The successful conclusion of Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival attracted more than one million visitors.

The successful conclusion of Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival attracted more than one million visitors.

The one-month "2020 Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival" ended successfully yesterday (16). This year's lantern carnival was held in East Gate Square of Hualien City and Liyutan, Shoufeng Township, respectively. The 16-meter-high chipmunk Nabao main lamp in the East Gate Square and the happy red-faced duck on display for the first time in Liyutan were affected by novel coronavirus's epidemic, but the venue was located in the outdoor space, and Hualien has the best quality fresh air. It successfully attracted more than 1 million participants, and with the wonderful performance of the last chipmunk lantern show, the 2020 Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival came to a perfect end.

Zhang Zhixiang, deputy director of the tourism department of Hualien County, said that this year's Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival has many bright designs. For the first time, the "Liyutan Exhibition area" displays 15-meter-high happy red-faced ducks and red duckling families, as well as "interactive high-column fountains", "painted red-faced ducks" and photo devices to welcome the "109 National Games in Hualien". The "East Gate Light District" has the highest dynamic zodiac shape main lights in the country, and combines the creative art lamp area presented by a number of well-known artists, incorporating various natural and cultural characteristics of Hualien into the lamp area, as well as AR treasure hunting interactive games at the scene, resulting in an upsurge of exchanging happy red-faced duck dolls, increasing the interest of the event.

Although the Lantern Carnival was affected by novel coronavirus's epidemic situation during the event from January 18 to February 16 this year, all areas were well prepared for epidemic prevention. Activities such as handing out lanterns in the shape of rodent Noble lanterns, guessing lantern riddles and lottery were held on the day of the Lantern Festival, and the number of participants also reached a record high. the staff on the scene also stepped up epidemic prevention publicity and timely deployment of control measures, so that tourists can see and play at ease. In addition, most of the tourist attractions and activity areas in Hualien area are outdoor open spaces, and the air is quite ventilated. As long as the people do a good job in self-epidemic prevention management, welcome to Hualien to take a big breath and enjoy Hualien's fresh air and unique charm. Let nature's fresh air and high concentration of fragrance, activate body cells, and then enhance immunity.

▲ Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival ended successfully and attracted more than one million visitors.