Lantern Festival returns to Taipei after 23 years

A mother and daughter checking out a lantern featuring roles from the famous Journey to the West legend near the Taipei City Hall exhibition area.

TAIPEI: The chilly and damp weather is no deterrent to locals and visitors alike who thronged the city's metropolitan area for the annual Taiwan Lantern Festival 2023, which made a comeback to the city after 23 years.

As the city’s landmarks, buildings and alleyways become illuminated in beautiful electric colours during the night, the setup became unique art pieces during the day, not losing their lustre.