Ring in the New Year at the Taitung Art Museum with a bang and a boom—here’s a full roundup of 7 major events and performances!

▲ Taitung Art Museum. (Photo / Screenshot fromTaitung Tourism Website, same below)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

The East Coast has plenty of fun during the Lunar New Year holidays. During the Spring Festival, the Taitung Art Museum is hosting the “2016 Lunar New Year Blessings & Energetic Dance Festival,” inviting a variety of performance troupes—including magicians, bands, and dance groups—to keep travelers, locals, and those returning home entertained. Enjoy spectacular shows while also getting to know more about Taitung’s local performing arts scene.

1. Listen to Famence Sing for You
Time: February 9 (Lunar New Year’s Day 2) 10:30–11:30
Performing Group: Famence Band

2. The Monkey King’s Spring Parade Magic Show
Time: February 9 (Lunar New Year’s Day 2) 13:30–15:00
Performing Group: Curly-Haired Magician

3. Black Kids’ New Year Music Party
Time: February 10 (Lunar New Year’s Day 3) 10:30–11:30
Performing Group: Black Kids Band

4. The Jade Monkey Brings Auspiciousness — Dancing into the New Year
Time: February 10 (Lunar New Year’s Day 3) 15:00–16:00
Performing Group: Water Sprite Ethnic Dance Troupe

5. Auspicious Lion Dance vs. Bishalu
Time: February 11 (Lunar New Year’s Day 4) 10:30–11:30
Performing Group: Bishalu Band

6. 2016 Lunar New Year International Party
Time: February 11 (Lunar New Year’s Day 4) 15:00–16:00
Performing Group: Dreamy Sand City Dancers

7. Dance of Mountains and Seas
Time: February 12 (Lunar New Year’s Day 5) 10:30–11:30; 15:00–16:00
Performing Group: Taiwan Highland Dance Collective Cultural & Arts Service Troupe (Taiwan Highland Dance Collective Cultural & Arts Service Troupe)

▲ Taitung Art Museum.

2016 Lunar New Year Blessings & Energetic Dance Festival
Dates: February 9–12
Venue: Outdoor Plaza of Taitung Art Museum (No. 350, Zhejiang Road, Taitung City)
Phone: 089-330252, 330262