Photos of the Day

An audience member dons a virtual reality headset, immersing himself in the world of “Tears of the Phoenix,” a historic Taiwanese opera in Taipei on Thursday. The VR-adapted performance will be open to the public on Dec. 12-13. CNA photo Nov. 6, 2025

A visitor photographs the booth of a local independent bookstore at Kaohsiung Public Library in this undated photo. The exhibition, featuring displays by 16 independent bookstores, will run through Jan. 4. Photo courtesy of the Kaohsiung City Government Nov. 6, 2025

Uni-Lions outfielder Chen Chieh-hsien (陳傑憲) greets fans at the Golden Glove Awards ceremony in Kaohsiung on Wednesday. Chen won the Golden Glove for outfielders for the fourth consecutive year. CNA photo Nov. 5, 2025

A series of liuli glassware, colored with patterns resembling layered mountain ranges, is seen in this undated photo. The artwork, inspired by Taiwan's mountains, won first prize in the Craft Arts Category at this year's Taiwan Craft Award. Photo courtesy of the Taiwan Craft Award Nov. 4, 2025

A collection of Taiwanese shot glasses, featuring designs inspired by local drinking culture, is on display at National Taipei University of Technology in Taipei in this undated photo. The exhibition, which highlights the cultural memory and history of Jianguo Brewery, will run until Thursday. Photo courtesy of National Taipei University of Technology Nov. 4, 2025

A crowd enjoys a 360-degree panoramic pumpkin light show at the Weiwuying Metropolitan Park in Kaohsiung on Friday, the first day of a three-day 2025 Kaohsiung Halloween event. The city's Department of Education said Monday that the event attracted over 600,000 visitors in total. CNA photo Nov. 3, 2025

A little girl enjoys the presence of three "monster" statues inside Pingtung County's Chaozhou Happiness Village on Sunday. The county government recently commissioned Taiwanese artist Hom (徐至宏) to erect eight "monsters" as a part of the "Monsters Inside Chaozhou Happiness Village" event at the public recreational area, which were unveiled on Sunday. CNA photo Nov. 2, 2025

Three people spread a blanket on Huashan Prairie Playground in Taipei, while two others relax and scroll through their phones on Saturday afternoon. CNA photo Nov. 1, 2025

A player takes a three-point shot beyond the arc on a makeshift basketball court on Ketagalan Boulevard, in front of the Presidential Office, in Taipei on Saturday. A total of 72 three-person male and female teams from various age groups and regions competed in the Presidential Cup championship. CNA photo Nov. 1, 2025

A member of the military helps with disinfection work on Friday at the Taichung pig farm where a recent outbreak of African swine fever began. Photo courtesy of the 10th Field Army Oct. 31, 2025