NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on ...

NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan — Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on glutinous ...

The tradition dates back to when villagers used lanterns to signal safety. Now, it’s a celebration of hope, with participants writing blessings on lanterns and releasing them into the sky. The event, ...

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STORY: The sky lantern festival began in 1999 in New Taipei and is held to mark the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Participants write wishes on the lanterns, ranging from health for family ...