Bombing Dragon Festival: A Unique Hakka Lantern Festival in Miaoli

The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, brings an array of diverse festivities across Taiwan. In Miaoli, the Dragon Bombing Festival (火旁龍) is a highlight, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Hakka people. An annual ritual unique to the Hakka people in Miaoli,...

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Bombing of the Master Handan - Lantern Festival Celebration in Maioli

Originally, I wanted to see the Dragon Bombing Festival in Miaoli that we attended last year, but then my husband saw a post about the bombing of Master Handan just a few kilometers away from our home. Then I remembered that I had actually seen an article about it last year and wanted to see it. Haha,...

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Navigating the Chills of Lunar New Year in Taiwan: A Cold Reality

As the Lunar New Year approaches, families across Taiwan prepare for a week of festivities, reunions, and traditional celebrations. While this festive season holds significance for many, for me, it's often a time of mixed feelings, particularly when it involves venturing to my husband's hometown.Let...

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Celebrating Lantern Festival in Xiluo Township, Yunlin

Travel Date: 2024/02/10Another year, another heartwarming visit to husband's family in Xiluo Township, Yunlin, and as always, the town is adorned with the enchanting glow of lanterns, casting a magical aura over its streets. While the charm of the old street remains ever-present with its timeless appeal,...

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Miaoli Cherry Blossom - A Must-Visit Destination for the Lunar New Year Holidays!

Travel date: 2023/02/03Since discovering the place a year ago, we have been eagerly awaiting the cherry blossom season to revisit Miaoyin Jingyuan Temple (蓮臺山妙音淨苑), nestled in Liantai Mountain in Shitan Township, Miaoli. The temple is only open to visitors during weekends, with the exception of the...

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