The Dragon Comes | Taiwan Feed

The 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival will light up Tainan from February 24th to March 10th. Two areas will display lanterns, the "High Speed Rail Lantern Area" and the "Anping Lantern Area." The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) unveiled the main lantern today. Its theme is one of mystery: "The Dragon Comes to Taiwan." MOTC Minister Wang Kwo-tsai noted that the Taiwan Lantern Festival returns to Tainan for the first time in 16 years. The festival will allow visitors to see Tainan’s continued development. The city is justly famous for its history, including being Taiwan’s ancient capital. But Tainan is much more than a historic city. These days it is a modern city, and it is positioned for a promising future. For example, it is a leader in the field of green energy. Tainan provides a supportive environment for innovative industries and technological growth. Cultural diversity is also a strength of Tainan, a city where tradit...