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Beehive fireworks in the south, sky lanterns in the north… Now New Taipei City has red lanterns to light up the mountain skies! The month-long Jiufen Red Lantern Festival kicked off on the 18th, with Mayor Hou You-yi donning retro overalls and holding a lantern for the occasion. The Pili puppet theater is also making an appearance at this year’s event, welcoming the classic hero Su Huan-jen to guide tourists through Jiufen’s dreamlike alleys.
Wearing a crisp white shirt and overalls, topped with a stylish newsboy cap, New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi looks like he’s from the old mining days as he carries a hand lantern through the narrow alleys of Jiufen.
Huge red lanterns hang along the way, glittering under the dazzling mountain skies. The mayor is here to promote this year’s Jiufen Red Lantern Festival.
Hou You-yi
New Taipei City Mayor
Jiufen has always been rich in history, spectacular views, and small-town charm. It’s also the most famous of the mining towns along our gold coast. This place has inherently unique surroundings, along with a willingness by the people to contribute and sacrifice for its sake.
The month-long festival is also welcoming the Pili puppet theater for the first time. Mayor Hou took the chance to banter on stage with one of the characters.
In front of Jiufen Elementary, a sea of red lanterns forms a welcome corridor, while over at Jinguashi’s Golden Waterfall, visitors can enjoy a light show running daily from 6:30 to 10pm. Now there are even more stunning sights to see while getting lost down Jiufen’s winding alleys.
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