Taiwan to Host Its First Eco-Friendly Lantern Festival in October
The News Lens
Date: 2019/09/05
By: Taiwan Scene
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Get ready to fall for Taiwan this autumn at WISH, the island’s first-ever sustainable sky lantern festival, which is taking place on October 12, 2019.
Sky lanterns are synonymous with Taiwanese tradition but they've created a waste problem in the mountain areas as they exploded in popularity among tourists. The lanterns were also threatening to birds and wildlife animals, further impacting the environment. At times, the falling lanterns have also caused injuries to motorcycle riders on the road.
This year, WISH is continuing the precious tradition by using eco-friendly sky lanterns that will burn up in the sky to protect the environment and avoid safety issues.
Traditional sky lanterns have resulted in massive waste buildup in Pingxi's surrounding mountains, angering the local residents. [FULL STORY]
