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Taiwan Lantern Festival to Light Up Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center Alongside 12-Day BAO KO MALL Festivities

2025/02/15
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The 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival is set to illuminate the Qingpu district of Taoyuan city with a grand opening on February 12. Spanning from the main lantern area at A18 Taoyuan High-Speed Rail Station to the secondary lantern area at A19 Taoyuan Sports Park Station, the Festival will connect both zones with dazzling light corridors, transforming the night sky into a radiant spectacle. Sitting at the heart of the secondary lantern area, Taoyuan Convention Center is embracing this year’s festival theme by launching the BAO KO Mall event for the first time in its first-floor marketplace. Visitors can indulge in gourmet delights, discover unique local goods, and even receive calligraphy artwork from renowned calligraphers on site. This special addition to the Taiwan Lantern Festival promises an unforgettable experience in Taoyuan.

Running for 12 days, BAO KO Mall festivities will comprise the largest indoor event in the Qingpu Lantern Zone this year. Take a cozy break, indulge in a gastronomic treat, enjoy entertainment, view artistic inspiration, or get the perfect souvenir—this marketplace will have it all! In addition to shopping and dining, the Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center has invited esteemed calligraphers to write handwritten blessings, adding a cultural and artistic touch to the Lantern Festival celebrations.

With Taoyuan hosting this year’s Taiwan Lantern Festival, the city has set up a spectacular secret attraction on the rooftop of the IOT Exhibition Hall, right across from Taoyuan Convention Center. A massive 9-meter-tall, 10-meter-wide inflatable installation of a globally famous Attack on Titan comic character is set to awe visitors. Those standing in front of Taoyuan Convention Center will have the best view. Visitors are encouraged to savor the delights of BAO KO Mall while immersing themselves in the rich cultural, artistic, and interactive experiences of this grand festival.

Source: Commercial Times

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