Illuminate the Light of Hope, A Night of Blossoming Flowers

The Hualien Pacific Lantern Festival is an annual event that aims to convey messages of hope and rebirth through the art of light and shadow. The 2025 festival, themed "A Hundred Flowers Bloom," symbolizes Hualien's resilience and rebirth after enduring challenges. Highlights of the festival include a modern technology-integrated main lantern show, large floral lantern installations, a "Wall of Hope" painted by students, and a dreamy light and shadow time tunnel. The festival is typically held around the Lunar New Year on Sunrise Boulevard in Hualien City, complemented by lantern decorations in surrounding towns to create a lively festive atmosphere. If you happen to be in the area, make sure not to miss it.