I was actually worried we wouldn't get to make a visit to the largest location of the 2015 Taiwan Lantern Festival. Between the Chicken Pox and work visitors from the States, it seemed like it might not happen. We DID make it and I am so happy that we did...it was AMAZING! The weather cooperated, we took one of the visitors with us and we saw the most beautiful lanterns. For those of you who might not have seen a lantern like this, they are basically structures built out of fabric and then illuminated with LED lights. They are huge, full of detail and awesome.
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| The Tiny American was in a trance the whole time we were there! |
Something I find very interesting and obviously different from the States, this was free to attend. There is NO charge at all. They want everyone that can attend to do so, and they DO! We got there just a few minutes after they opened and anticipated it being very crowded. We had plenty of room to walk around for the first hour we were there and then it really started to get crowded, elbow to elbow people with no personal space boundaries. Fortunately I was really into the lanterns and it didn't bother me too much. By not too much, I mean, my throat only sort of closed up and I was only slightly sweaty....but it was totally worth it!
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| Zane loves Bee's right now. He laughs every time anyone says the word. |
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| The year of the Goat |
There isn't a lot to say. I just wanted you all to be able to see them. The Lantern festival happens right after the Lunar New Year, make your plans now to join us next year! We will even treat you to some stinky tofu, or chicken feet or any of the other delicacies available from the food vendors.
