recently i had to crack my brain to do some artwork designs for work.. my boss needed some representation of taiwan for atrium banners (in a shopping mall). i was wondering damn what to design? all i knew was they had a couople of hot sprintgs then stumble upon some information that taiwan is actually quite an interesting place and i would really like to visit it one day.
ok first things first. when you think of taiwan what is the first thing that pops into your head? hot springs? taipei 101? shihlin night market? alishan? or perhaps its mountainous landscapes?
one attraction that i didnt know exist until today was the Taiwan lantern festival. this is one attraction that attracted me. the Sky lantern aka Kung-ming lantern which happens only once a year in taiwan, where you can write your wishes and tuck it into the sky lantern and let it fly into the skies. apparently it was invented before han dynasty where prime minister Kung-Ming used these lanterns for military purpose.
up till today, taiwanese believe that by writing their wishes on the lantern, it will fly up into the heaven and the God of heaven will give them blessing.
i didnt know they had this festival until today. i shall start saving up for taiwan now i have always wanted to visit this country but just didnt have the time to do it when i am there i will light up the lanterns and write my wishes and dreams. the novelty of doing it is just so exciting! with hot springs, and scrumptious cheap food at shihlin nightmaket, Dara pack your bags we are saving up for taiwan next!
Friday, March 6, 2009
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