By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
December, representing the most joyful Christmas season, is drawing ever closer. This year, the Tainan City Government has installed Christmas lights at key locations such as the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, Xinying Cultural Center, Zahamu Park, the square in front of Xinying Railway Station, Zhengxing District, and Xinmei District, and has organized a series of light-up and performance events in collaboration with churches and various organizations to convey the city's warm, safe, and festive atmosphere.
December, representing the most joyful Christmas season, is drawing ever closer. This year, the Tainan City Government has installed Christmas lights at key locations such as the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, Xinying Cultural Center, Zahamu Park, the square in front of Xinying Railway Station, Zhengxing District, and Xinmei District, and has organized a series of light-up and performance events in collaboration with churches and various organizations to convey the city's warm, safe, and festive atmosphere.
Tainan Xinying Bamboo Weaving Christmas Tree. (Photo / Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
The two main light display areas each feature unique creativity. The one located at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature is a 15-meter-tall light sculpture Christmas tree named “The Christmas Tree with Warmth.” In addition to playing Christmas songs, the tree displays various Christmas-themed patterns that change dynamically. With the integration of cutting-edge lighting technology, the tree becomes even more colorful and magnificent at night, showcasing a rich sensory experience that fills the surroundings with a cheerful ambiance and continuously spreads positive energy of happiness.
Light sculpture Christmas tree at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature. (Photo / Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
The Christmas tree located in front of the Xinying Cultural Center resembles an avant-garde installation art piece. Led by Dean Huang Yaling from the College of Creative Media at Kunshan University of Science and Technology, 200 students jointly created this piece, using bamboo to weave memories of Christmas, and it is named “Bamboo-Filled (Fulfilled) Blessings.” This blessing was brought to life by bamboo craftsmen guiding young students, who used pieces of bamboo to craft heartfelt end-of-year wishes, delivering the Christmas message unique to the city of Tainan.
Xinying Bamboo Weaving Christmas Tree. (Photo / Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
The highly creative bamboo weaving Christmas tree, named “Bamboo-Filled Blessings.” (Photo / Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
In addition to the two main light display areas, other locations including Zahamu Park, the square in front of Xinying Railway Station, the Hidden Gold Pavilion of the Environmental Protection Bureau, Tainan Cultural and Creative Industries Park, Nanhua Shopping Mall, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Tainan Xintiandi, and Tainan Big City also feature Christmas decorations with various unique characteristics. Among them, Nanhua Shopping Mall will place a giant Christmas tree at its main entrance and host a “Light-Up Night” event on December 1st at the outdoor Zhonghua East Road Plaza on the first floor. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Tainan Xintiandi has set up Taiwan’s first-ever Christmas village in its plaza, where romantic snowflakes fall intermittently, creating a strong Christmas atmosphere. Tainan Big City, in addition to installing an interactive Christmas tree in the plaza behind the railway station, will hold a charity light-up gala on December 10th. At 5 p.m., the mascot baby will lead a street parade, and at 6 p.m., a Japanese Mizusawa Town dance performance will kick off the evening, bringing everyone plenty of blessings on a warm winter night.
Light sculpture Christmas tree at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature. (Photo / Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
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