Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

Summer in Penghu gets more beautiful as the night falls. Just after the annual Penghu Fireworks Festival wrapped up in June, the National Scenic Area Administration has once again launched the “Penghu Light Sculpture and Fireworks Show,” starting on Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day), August 20th, and continuing to light up the Penghu night sky.

Since its inception in 2003, the Penghu Maritime Fireworks Festival has gained considerable popularity both domestically and internationally over the years. In 2015, the Penghu Fireworks Festival adopted the theme “Happy Chrysanthemum Island, Shining the World,” inviting renowned international fireworks teams to deliver a spectacular visual feast to visitors. Following the fireworks craze, the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration presents the exciting “Penghu Light Sculpture and Fireworks Show” on Qixi Festival, to be held on August 20 (Qixi Festival), August 23, August 29, September 5, September 13, September 19, September 26, and October 3 at Guanyin Pavilion Recreation Area, totaling eight shows. Each evening at 8 PM features a 3D projection light sculpture show, followed by a fireworks display at 9 PM.

The unique landscape of Gueibi Sandy Tail is considered the top scenic wonder of Penghu. (Image source / Penghu National Scenic Area Administration)
 
In addition to the light sculpture and fireworks show, the “2015 Penghu Bay Beach Run” was held on September 12th at Penghu’s Aimen Beach, offering routes of 6 km and 12 km. Online registration is open from now until August 2nd, and an evening summer starlight concert featuring bands such as MP Magic Power will also take place that day, inviting everyone to enjoy a fun-filled trip to Penghu.

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