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.
3Sixty Wins St. Lucia Finals of EWC
July 24, 2021
Startup Advances to Next Round, Will Compete for Slot in Top 100 at EWC Global Finals in November
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3SIXTY, a startup that is the first and only B to B local to VR Tour Company which will provide 360 degree virtual tours for an immersive VR experience, captured first prize at the national finals of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) competition held recently in Castries, St. Lucia. For the very first time, the National winner also captured the People’s Choice Champion title.
Kissia Peter of 3Sixty
FOUNDER, Kissia Peter of 3Sixty, captured US$100K in perks from Global Partners in addition to over US$30,000 in perks from local and regional partners. She advances to the next round of the global competition which is EWC Caribbean, where she will compete against national winners from other Caribbean islands.