Taiwan celebrates Sky Lantern Festival
Visitors release paper sky lanterns as the island celebrates the world-renowned Sky Lantern Festival, in Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan, on February 27, 2026. The mass release of paper lanterns has long been a tradition in Taiwan and other Asian places including in Thailand, China and Vietnam. People write their wishes, such as wishing for good luck, health, happiness and job promotion on the lanterns and release them into the sky.Daniel Ceng • 27 February 2026 • update: 27 February 2026
Taiwan celebrates Sky Lantern Festival
PINGXI, NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - FEBRUARY 27: Visitors release paper sky lanterns as the island celebrates the world-renowned Sky Lantern Festival, in Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan, on February 27, 2026. The mass release of paper lanterns has long been a tradition in Taiwan and other Asian places including in Thailand, China and Vietnam. People write their wishes, such as wishing for good luck, health, happiness and job promotion on the lanterns and release them into the sky. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )Daniel Ceng
Taiwan celebrates Sky Lantern Festival
PINGXI, NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - FEBRUARY 27: Visitors release paper sky lanterns as the island celebrates the world-renowned Sky Lantern Festival, in Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan, on February 27, 2026. The mass release of paper lanterns has long been a tradition in Taiwan and other Asian places including in Thailand, China and Vietnam. People write their wishes, such as wishing for good luck, health, happiness and job promotion on the lanterns and release them into the sky. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )Daniel Ceng
Taiwan celebrates Sky Lantern Festival
PINGXI, NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - FEBRUARY 27: Visitors release paper sky lanterns as the island celebrates the world-renowned Sky Lantern Festival, in Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan, on February 27, 2026. The mass release of paper lanterns has long been a tradition in Taiwan and other Asian places including in Thailand, China and Vietnam. People write their wishes, such as wishing for good luck, health, happiness and job promotion on the lanterns and release them into the sky. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )Daniel Ceng
Taiwan celebrates Sky Lantern Festival
PINGXI, NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - FEBRUARY 27: Visitors release paper sky lanterns as the island celebrates the world-renowned Sky Lantern Festival, in Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan, on February 27, 2026. The mass release of paper lanterns has long been a tradition in Taiwan and other Asian places including in Thailand, China and Vietnam. People write their wishes, such as wishing for good luck, health, happiness and job promotion on the lanterns and release them into the sky. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )Daniel Ceng
Taiwan celebrates Sky Lantern Festival
PINGXI, NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - FEBRUARY 27: Visitors release paper sky lanterns as the island celebrates the world-renowned Sky Lantern Festival, in Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan, on February 27, 2026. The mass release of paper lanterns has long been a tradition in Taiwan and other Asian places including in Thailand, China and Vietnam. People write their wishes, such as wishing for good luck, health, happiness and job promotion on the lanterns and release them into the sky. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )Daniel Ceng
Taiwan celebrates Sky Lantern Festival
PINGXI, NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN - FEBRUARY 27: Visitors release paper sky lanterns as the island celebrates the world-renowned Sky Lantern Festival, in Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan, on February 27, 2026. The mass release of paper lanterns has long been a tradition in Taiwan and other Asian places including in Thailand, China and Vietnam. People write their wishes, such as wishing for good luck, health, happiness and job promotion on the lanterns and release them into the sky. ( Daniel Ceng - Anadolu Agency )Daniel Ceng
