The Taipei Lantern Festival was aglow at its opening on Friday, with lantern installations highlighting Taiwan’s international friendships.
Among the many installations at the festival in Shilin District (士林), 14 were themed around the nation’s friendships with foreign cities and countries.
One of the most eye-catching lanterns was that from Caribbean ally Saint Kitts and Nevis, portraying the Museum of Nevis History in the country’s capital, Charleston, and the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, one of the US’ founders, with Nevis Peak in the background.
The lantern also featured two young people playing the steelpan, a percussion instrument made from the bottom of an
Taipei, Feb. 11 (CNA) The 2022 Taipei Lantern Festival was aglow at its opening Friday, with a number of lantern installations on display highlighting Taiwan's international friendships.