Top international performers gather in Miaoli as the largest-ever National Day fireworks extravaganza kicks off tomorrow

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel & Life Network, compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin

 

The National Day fireworks series, being held in Miaoli County for the first time, will run for five consecutive weeks from tomorrow (the 29th) to October 27. At the high-speed rail special zone in Houlong Township, 2–3 music fireworks invitation competitions and art season events will be launched. A total of 15 teams from both domestic and international backgrounds have been invited to compete, with a grand total of 11 themed music fireworks shows—including the National Day fireworks on October 10—making this the largest-scale event in history. During the event period, additional performances such as “The King of Pop – Michael Jackson Night,” Australian tap dance, Matthew Lien, Ju Percussion Group, Jiutian Folk Arts Troupe, Mayday, and Sodagreen are also planned. The opening event tomorrow will feature the Italian team’s performance, along with appearances by entertainers such as Amber An, Xie JinYan, and Lo Mei-ling.

This “Legends of the Mountains, Brilliant Lights” National Day fireworks series will begin each evening at 18:00 during the event. In addition to 5 Taiwanese teams, the fireworks invitation competition will include 10 international teams from Canada, China, the Netherlands, the United States, France, Kazakhstan, Italy, Argentina, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Together with the National Day fireworks, there will be a total of 11 fireworks shows, with each session featuring 1–3 rounds of displays. Each competing team will have a 20-minute fireworks performance.

 

For the arts and performances around the event, international acts include Mongolian Oroqen legends, ABBA revival shows, Korea’s BIBAP bibimbap performance show, Japan’s Summer Night Breeze group, Italian tenors Alessandro and Safina, and other renowned international artists. Domestic performers taking part include Amber An, Xie JinYan, Yen-j, Lee Chung-cheng & Chang Chen-yue, Power Station, Yoga Lin, and Wan Liyou. Also featured are indigenous dance troupes, Paper Windmill Theatre, Miaoli County Chinese Orchestra & Yin Zhengyang, and Miaoli County Youth Chinese Orchestra.

For transportation, during the 11-day event period, 8 free shuttle bus routes have been arranged. On National Day, October 10, from 15:00 to midnight, and during other event days from 16:00 to 23:00, buses will run approximately every 10–15 minutes. The free shuttle bus routes are: Route 1 – International Shanlin Parking Lot to Fengfu 8th St (left side), Route 2 – Houlong Station to Xingang 3rd Rd & Fengfu 8th St, Route 3 – Farglory Parking Lot to Xingang 3rd Rd & Fengfu 8th St, Route 5 – County Stadium to Xingang 3rd Rd near the high-speed rail, Route 6 – CPC Exploration Building in front of Miaoli Railway Station to GaoTie 1st Rd & Xingang 2nd Rd, Route 7 – Shangri-La to Xingang 3rd Rd near the high-speed rail, Route 8 – Below the New Port Bridge at the Miaoli end, continuing on Sanhou Rd to Xingang 3rd Rd & Fengfu 8th St, Route 9 – Model Airport on Guojing Rd to Xingang 3rd Rd near the high-speed rail.

 

For those driving to the event, the high-speed rail special zone has 7,000 car parking spaces and 16,000 motorcycle parking spots, with 10 additional peripheral parking lots offering about 5,200 spaces. High-occupancy vehicle restrictions will be enforced daily from 16:00 in the west-side A2, A3, and A5 parking zones, and the east-side A6–A8 parking zones—only vehicles with three or more passengers may enter. Non-restricted parking zones include the south-side A10 and A11 parking zones, areas along Guojing Rd, the Model Airport on Guojing Rd, the stadium’s peripheral parking, the Sanhou extension road, along Provincial Highway 1, and the parking area under Shangri-La Amusement Park.

 

Additionally, Taiwan Railways will operate extra interval trains between Zhunan and Fengfu, and between Miaoli and Fengfu stations during the event period. Commemorative tickets will also be issued for free collection. Visitors traveling southbound or northbound can take the free interval trains to Fengfu Station and then follow signs to walk to the venue. For more details, check the official Facebook fan page or website of the National Day Fireworks & Miaoli International Art Season: www.fireworks-in-miaoli.com.tw.

 

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