Mission accomplished！Angry Birds are heading home—final hot air balloon flight of the week

▲The Angry Birds have brought plenty of surprises to the Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival and are now heading home after completing their mission！(Photo courtesy of Taitung County Government)

Reported by Chen Ziyin / Taipei

The American Angry Birds hot air balloon has been a huge hit with visitors since its debut at the International Hot Air Balloon Festival. Not only did it make its "global maiden flight" on June 2, but it also embarked on its first "Angry Birds Tour of Taitung" at Chulu Ranch on June 15, even going on a seaside adventure with its good friend "SnowBird." With its mission successfully completed, the Angry Birds are set to return to their homeland on July 1. If the weather permits this week, it will be their final flight.

Many visitors have traveled from afar just to catch a glimpse of the Angry Birds-shaped hot air balloon, and each appearance of the Angry Birds has become a highlight for photographers. But good times always pass quickly. After completing its mission, the Angry Birds will bid farewell to the people of Taiwan on July 1. It is scheduled to be displayed at Luye Gaotai until June 30. Those who want to take a close-up photo with the Angry Birds-shaped balloon should seize the opportunity. Before June 30, there is a chance to see the Angry Birds soaring over the Taitung Valley every early morning (around 5 a.m.), weather permitting.

Additionally, anyone who visits Luye Gaotai on June 30 wearing Angry Birds-themed clothing, hats, or accessories—or bringing Angry Birds-themed items—will receive a small hot air balloon souvenir. Join us in sending off the Angry Birds！