Article by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin
This year's Qixi Festival does not fall on a public holiday. Besides readers who plan to celebrate after work on Qixi Day, many netizens are expected to take advantage of this weekend to plan a romantic getaway and celebrate this special couple’s day in advance. Below is a list of activities from this weekend through Qixi Day, including romantic fireworks and an open-air lover’s cinema. Those who haven’t planned yet, check them out quickly—don’t let your partner down!
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Brilliant and colorful fireworks bloom in the night sky, as lovers sit shoulder to shoulder, mesmerized by the display. (Photo provided by Taipei City – Department of Information and Tourism)
Dadaocheng Music Fireworks Festival
The Dadaocheng Music Fireworks Festival, taking place this weekend (August 10), will feature its grand finale fireworks show from 8:30 PM to 8:50 PM, lasting 20 minutes. The spectacular display will be accompanied by live performances from the Taipei Municipal Symphony Orchestra’s Wind Ensemble. The fireworks colors are specially chosen to match this year’s theme, showcasing Z-shaped, C-shaped, W-shaped, and fan-shaped effects that sync with the music’s rhythm. Additionally, the “Lover’s Rain (aka Golden Rain),” crowned the most romantic firework by Japan’s Fireworks Association in 2012, will light up Taipei’s night sky with a golden shower.
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Qingshui / Yuanshan Business District Qixi Romance Series
The Qingshui / Yuanshan Business District, located near the MRT hubs Zhongshan Elementary School Station and Yuanshan Station, will host stage performances from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on August 10. Seven couples who sign up on-site will get to participate for free in the “Qingshui-Yuanshan Summer Love Romantic Journey.” Participating couples will ride the district’s Love Bus, enjoying food, fun, and sightseeing around Qingshui-Yuanshan, and will take on a “Love Challenge: No Obstacles” activity to test their chemistry. Winning couples will instantly receive a five-day trip to one beloved location. Moreover, from now until August 26, anyone who brings the Qingshui / Yuanshan Business District guidebook to participating shops for purchases and collects points may have a chance to win a five-day trip to Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe.
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Participants in the Qingshui / Yuanshan Business District Qixi series can win a chance for a two-person five-day trip to Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe. (Photo provided by Taipei City Department of Commerce)
Bitan Suspension Bridge Music Light Show
The Bitan Suspension Bridge Music Light Show, combining lights and music, is performed every night from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with shows every 30 minutes. Each day has a different theme: Shining, Ripples, Dreams, Flowing Water, Shuttle, Waves, and Chase, from Monday to Sunday. On the evening of August 10 starting at 7:00 PM, concerts will be held with performances in both the blue tent area and the east bank plaza by the “Premium Orchestra,” founded by former Taipei Municipal Symphony Orchestra member Dr. Xie Chaozhong, and the improvisation-focused “As You Please Orchestra.” Multiple pieces including Western classical and classic love songs will be played. At 7:30 PM, the music will sync with the light show, performing the third movement of Vivaldi’s “Summer” to create an extraordinary audiovisual experience.
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With a gentle breeze, a couple enjoys the Bitan Suspension Bridge light show by the river, embracing a romantic pre-Qixi holiday. (Photo provided by New Taipei City – Department of Tourism)
Hsinchu City “Love You Forever, In Love with the Mediterranean” Qixi Valentine’s Series
The “Love You Forever, In Love with the Mediterranean” Qixi Valentine’s series, taking place on August 13 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hsinchu’s Nanliao Mediterranean area, includes activities such as a free miniature train and love train station, free swan boat rides, free costume photo props, live music performances, and stargazing with telescopes. Additionally, lover’s cinemas will be held on August 11, 18, and 25 at 2:00 PM in the lecture and audiovisual room on the third floor of Hsinchu City Cultural Affairs Bureau, screening selected romantic movies for couples to enjoy together.
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Tainan Love City Qixi Carnival
The “2013 Tainan Love City Qixi Carnival,” running from now until August 31, features two main themes: “Four Joys of Life” and “Where the Heart Is.” The first explores traditional temple customs related to Qixi in a creative and fun way, with activities such as in-depth guided tours, holiday concerts, and themed exhibitions. The latter introduces four routes: “Heart Throbs,” “Love at First Sight,” “Heart Belongs to You,” and “Everlasting Impression.” Aside from visiting unique shops, popular romantic spots, and enjoying art performances, participants who collect stamps with the event passport can redeem prizes or enjoy discounts through check-ins.
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Website: http://itainan.tnc.gov.tw
Penghu Beach Carnival
The 2013 Penghu Beach Carnival, promoted as “The Most Beautiful Bay in the World,” will hold a fishing festival this weekend in Huxi Township, featuring beach volleyball competitions, fishing banquets, and more. On Qixi Festival Day, August 13, there will also be a lover’s cinema screening “Happy Valentine’s Day,” plus a Qixi concert and a light corridor love card activity.
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URL: penghu-carnival.tw
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