Thousands gather for Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival ahead of Lantern Festival

Thousands of tourists and locals gathered in New Taipei's Pingxi District on Saturday for the annual sky lantern festival, where glowing sky lanterns, carrying heartfelt wishes, were released into the evening sky, creating a mesmerizing spectacle of floating lights that embody a cherished tradition.

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