The tradition dates back to when villagers used lanterns to signal safety. Now, it’s a celebration of hope, with participants writing blessings on lanterns and releasing them into the sky.
The event, first held in 1999, is a major cultural attraction and a symbol of Taiwan’s heritage.
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