By MOOK Scenic Spots Wu Pin-xuan, compiled and reported
As Qixi Festival approaches, the Sanyi Township Office in Yilan has decorated the banks of the Anrong River with 5,000 vibrant small umbrellas, painted the bridge spanning the Anrong River in pinkish-purple hues, and added nighttime lighting to create a romantic ambiance, making it a popular dating spot for this year’s Qixi Festival in Yilan. Against the backdrop of 5,000 colorful umbrellas and multicolored lights during the Sanyi Rice Fragrance Festival, a dazzling “umbrella-bright” Magpie Bridge now spans the Anrong River, with the hope that under the blessing of the Magpie Bridge, every couple’s bond will grow even stronger.
The bridge spanning the Anrong River has been transformed into a dreamy pink Magpie Bridge. (Photo / Sanyi Township Office)
In addition to the Southern Ocean Bridge event organized by the Yilan County Government for this year’s Qixi Valentine’s Day, the Sanyi Township Office has chosen to hold the “2017 Love on Qixi – Romantic Sanyi, Be There or Be Square” event from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on the evening of the 28th at the Flood Diversion Weir Arch Bridge. Registration is required and is open until the 18th, with a limit of 500 participants.
Bring your loved one to spend a romantic day this Qixi Festival!(Photo / Sanyi Township Office)
The event will feature live band performances and song dedications. Attendees must pre-order a song (one per person) and write a love message of no more than 100 words. The township office will select 10 of the best entries, and singers will perform the love confessions for the couples, giving them a sweet surprise. Visitors can also enjoy delicious Sanyi scallion pancakes at the venue.
Those who successfully register will receive a gift prepared by the township office. (Photo / Sanyi Township Office)
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2017 Love on Qixi – Romantic Sanyi, Be There or Be Square
Venue: Flood Diversion Weir Park, Flood Diversion Bridge
Time: 8/28 18:00–21:00
How to get there: After arriving in Luodong via Provincial Highway 9, turn right onto the Ring Road, then connect to Gongzheng Road and go straight for about 500 meters before turning right. Pass by Luodong Sports Park, cross the Wanchangchun Bridge, and follow the signs to turn left to reach the destination.