[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Yellow Rubber Duck & Blue Sperm Whale – Healing Animals to Keep You Company for New Year’s Eve

The much-talked-about Yellow Rubber Duck in Keelung has made its debut at Marine Plaza, delighting duck fans. The nearby Keelung Miaokou Night Market is the perfect spot to enjoy local snacks and delicacies. Visitors are encouraged to take a relaxing weekend trip to Keelung.

 

Date: Now until February 8, 2014

Venue: Marine Plaza

The Yingge Ceramics Museum is showcasing the “Wild Imagination – 2014 National Zodiac Ceramics Competition Exhibition” at the San-Yi Art Village Exhibition Hall from now until March 16, 2014. This competition received a total of 512 entries, over half of which were created by elementary school students, demonstrating the successful cultivation of ceramic art among younger generations. After selection by five judges, 120 outstanding works were chosen, with amazing creations from high schools, junior highs, and elementary schools alike. Whether practical, timely, or based on puns, the works delighted the judges, who praised the students’ boundless creativity and the exhibition’s great appeal.

 

Date: Now until March 16, 2014

Venue: San-Yi Art Village Exhibition Hall

This year’s “2013 Warm Christmas & New Year Countdown Series” in Zhongli City will host themed night events starting now until the evening of December 30th, next to the Zhongli City Library. Beginning tomorrow night, the themes include: Night of the Talented, University Stars, Variety Night, Rock Night (I) and Rock Night (II), allowing the public to enjoy food, games, and fun at the carnival booths, extending the holiday joy all the way to New Year’s Eve.

 

Date: Now until December 30

Venue: Next to the Zhongli City Library

The permanent exhibition “Micro World Display Area” at the National Museum of Natural Science, which has been around for nearly 20 years, has undergone more than a year of renovation and reopens today. The new display is divided into three themes: “The Little Universe of the Sea,” which focuses on close-up observation and conservation of marine life; “Big Things Come in Small Packages,” introducing parasitic animals and microorganisms that cause diseases; and “The Largest and Smallest Flowers,” showcasing the diverse forms and functions of plants. The exhibit area also features newly added interactive zones such as the “Underwater Catwalk Interactive Game Area” and the “See the Micro Truth” microscope observation area. In addition to the new exhibits, the venue retains the highly popular Eco-Tunnel area, which has been continuously updated and allows visitors to remotely observe small aquatic and terrestrial animals. Several computer microscopes with built-in explanatory programs let visitors explore the mysteries of optical microscopes on their own, along with a “Micro Theater” and “Electron Microscope” that play videos.

 

Date: Reopened today

Venue: National Museum of Natural Science

 

The Lishan Arts Festival, which runs from now until December 28, this year takes “Light Art” as its special theme. In addition to a dazzling Starlight Boulevard, a 3D light sculpture show is being held at the Lishan Church, bringing the popular 3D architectural projection technology currently trending at the Taichung Prefectural Hall to Lishan. Shows are scheduled daily at 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, and 20:30 from now until December 28.

 

Date: Now until December 28

Venue: Lishan Church