Page 81 - Why Taipei Matters
P. 81
77
Where Romance Each year, in the days leading up to the Qixi Festival
Meets Festivity (Chinese Valentine’s Day), the Taipei Summer Festival
transforms Dadaocheng Wharf into the city’s most
Taipei Summer Festival enchanting summer destination. Celebrating love
and togetherness, the event features spectacular
fireworks over the Tamsui River, casting shimmering
reflections across the water and painting the night sky
with dazzling colors.
In addition to the fireworks, there is a lively market with
local delicacies and handicrafts, complemented by
live music performance, making for an unforgettable
summer evening. Whether you are watching the
fireworks or exploring the riverside stalls, the Taipei
Summer Festival perfectly captures the romantic and
dynamic spirit of Taipei's summer night.
