The China Post
Date: January 1, 2017
By: The China Post news staff and agencies
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese welcomed the new year with countdown parties and fireworks shows held
Taiwanese welcomed the new year with countdown parties and fireworks shows held overnight across the island.
overnight across the island.
The biggest party took place at Taipei Civic Square near the Taipei 101 skyscraper, where hundreds of thousands of revelers were entertained by pop stars including A-Lin and Wu Bai (伍佰).
The highlight of the night was a fireworks display lasting 238 seconds at the Taipei 101.
A total of 20,000 fireworks were set off at the stroke of midnight, along with an unprecedented light show comprising 800 lights and special effects around the iconic tower. [FULL STORY]
