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The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival is a well-known folk activity that creates quite a stir during Taiwan’s Lantern Festival, attracting thousands of tourists every year. Together with the "Pingxi Sky Lanterns," the festivals are known as “lanterns in the north, beehive fireworks in the south.” The beehive fireworks have been an event for almost 150 years. The original purpose was to drive away a plague. It has since become a top-10 celebration in Asia, and famous throughout the world.

First held in 1999, New Taipei City’s Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival has helped enhance Taiwan’s international profile. This local folk festival attracts visitors from near and far. The international media that have praised the event include CNN, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic Magazine. Reader's Digest named it as one of 40 places to visit before you are 40.

The book exhibition uses various themes to attract the public, and each country takes turns serving as host. Publishing houses from various countries participate, providing for excellent opportunities for cultural sharing and interaction.

The Gaillardia Islands Penghu Cross-sea Marathon is the first of its kind using outer islands. The route never double-backs on itself, and no A to B hops are made. This route has been certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and AIMS. Special foods and creative cheerleading teams along the route allow runners to deeply experience the beauty of Penghu.

In the Amis language, "pasiwali" means “going to the east.” The sun rises in the east, and many of Taiwan’s indigenous people were born in the eastern part of the island. This was why the festival was named “Pasiwali.” It features the music of indigenous peoples from Taiwan and abroad. In addition to song and dance performances, the festival offers visits to tribal buildings and open-air markets. The festival allows visitors to learn about and enjoy the multicultural features of the indigenous peoples.

The Chiayi International Band Festival began in 1993 as a music festival with performances by five school orchestras. Its breadth and participation have expanded since then, and it now combines performing arts, music culture, organized street performances, large-scale evening parties, and indoor and outdoor concerts. The event lasts for two weeks, and it is has become one of Chiayi City’s most distinctive cultural activities.

The two historic cedars that stand in front of the Lishan Hotel were used to create the "Tallest Christmas Tree in Taiwan" event. The lighting and decorations combined local aboriginal elements of Guguan’s Lishan District. Special performances also helped to highlight the beauty of the Lishan Valley Pass.

The Maolin National Scenic Area in Gaoping Mountain is famous near and far for its "Purple Butterfly Valley." This is rated as a 3-star eco attraction by the Green Michelin Guide. The "Biennial Butterfly Beauty Festival" is an annual festival held from November to March of the following year. Over these months, thousands of purple butterflies cross the ocean to live in this valley, creating a famous butterfly valley viewing event.

A large-scale performance event will be held at the City Hall Square in front of the Taipei City Hall. Well-known local and foreign artists and performance groups will perform. This will be paired with the famous Taipei 101 New Year countdown show, which is shared by people from around the world.

Since it was first held in 1986, the annual Taipei Marathon has become an important international event. It integrates sport with an opportunity to explore Taipei City. The event is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and has received the World Athletics Elite Label. It was the first urban marathon event in Taiwan to obtain label certification.