Banana man outshines competition at Nantou County lantern festival

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Lantern Festival, Lunar New Year, Nantou County, sambar deer

A 10-meter-tall rotating, singing rat that takes selfies complete with flashes and clicks every thirty minutes is the official central attraction at the Nantou Lantern Festival this year, but a lantern named “Banana Brother” is proving to be one of the most outstanding exhibits. The festival kicked off on January 18, spanning the Lunar New Year holidays, and running until February 9. Divided into 15 themed subject areas, the lanterns are arranged to illuminate various aspects of Nantou County, its

Tsai Ing-wen at a Buddhist blessing ceremony

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February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Dharma Drum Mountain, Lunar New Year, ROC President, Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen

[Picture: Office of the President.] President Tsai Ing-wen attended the New Year’s eve bell-ringing and blessing ceremony at the Dharma Drum Mountain Fahua Bell Tower yesterday evening, February 4, noting that Dharma Drum Mountain’s theme for this year is “good wishes for the human world.” President Tsai prayed with the people for the country’s peace and prosperity, and said she would continue to strive for Taiwan’s progress and development. The Dharma Drum bell ringing ceremony was held at the Fuhua