2021/04/23 11:50 Spring Dawn siginifies Taiwan s cultural diversity and economic prosperity. (Pingtung Prison photo) Spring Dawn siginifies Taiwan s cultural diversity and economic prosperity. (Pingtung Prison photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) An inmate at Pingtung Prison has won the top honor at the 2021 National Lantern Competition for her dazzling lantern creation, Spring Dawn. Inspired by Japanese culture, the installation uses 2,000 cherry blossoms and different varieties of birds to signify Taiwan’s economic prosperity and acceptance of different cultures. The creator, who goes by the nickname Xiao Hua (小華), said she hopes people around the world can enjoy the freedom of birds and radiate flower-like beauty when the pandemic ends.