Mayor Ko leads celebrities to kick off Taipei’s most exciting New Year’s Eve countdown

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Editorial Team

One of the annual highlights—the New Year’s Eve gala—always attracts tourists from around the world to Taiwan, especially Taipei’s 101 fireworks display, which is an internationally renowned attraction. Due to this global event, the Taipei City Government has decided to start the festivities a month early, turning the entire city of Taipei into a hub of New Year’s activities. The “2017 New Year’s Eve Gala & New Year’s City Opening Ceremony” press conference was held on the 8th, grandly announcing the launch of the series of events. Mayor Ko Wen-je, along with celebrities Hsiao Tung-Hao and Amber An, initiated the opening ceremony, symbolizing the official start of Taipei’s New Year’s Eve celebration series.

In addition to the spectacular evening performances, Taipei’s New Year’s Eve New Year’s City offers a variety of diverse activities, including the “Love Photo Collection,” “Happy Xinyi Christmas Treasure Hunt,” “94 Love Sports,” and “Universiade 250 Countdown Run to 2017.” Local businesses were also invited to join in, decorating the Xinyi shopping district with various installations, lights, and Christmas trees, creating a unique New Year’s atmosphere for both domestic and international visitors in Taipei.