As the Year of the Snake 2025 approaches, Lunar New Year celebrations will kick off with excitement across Taiwan. Miaoli, Taichung, Taitung, and Magong will host a series of vibrant calligraphy events, inviting the public to welcome the new year together in a joyful and festive atmosphere!
Miaoli County Government's Lunar New Year Calligraphy Event
- Event Dates: January 10–11, 2025
- Location: Lobby of the Miaoli County Government First Office Building
- Admission: Free Entry
The Miaoli County Government is hosting the "Golden Snake Leaps for Prosperity" Lunar New Year Calligraphy Event, inviting everyone to celebrate this blessed new year. Spring couplets, an essential symbol of the Lunar New Year, express hopes for a prosperous year ahead. During the event, attendees can exchange unified invoices from November to December 2024 and January to February 2025 for spring couplets. Supplies are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exchange Times:
- January 10 (Friday): 9:00 AM–11:30 AM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
- January 11 (Saturday): 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
Items Available for Exchange: Seven-character couplets and creative spring couplets based on invoice submissions.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional culture and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.
Taichung City's Lunar New Year Calligraphy Event
- Event Date: January 11, 2025
- Location: Exhibition Hall, Taichung Harbor District Art Center
Taichung City will host a grand calligraphy event on January 11, featuring ten renowned calligraphers performing live and providing 200 spring couplets for attendees. Six stamp designs will also be available for visitors to print onto red envelopes, adding festive cheer to the celebrations.
Event Schedule:
- Time: Starts at 10:00 AM
- Admission: Numbers are distributed from 9:00 AM; calligraphy begins after opening remarks.
Each participant can collect one spring couplet, and bringing personal paper is prohibited to ensure a smooth event.
Taichung City Lunar New Year Calligraphy Event (Image credit: Taichung Harbor District Art Center)
Taitung County's "Adding Blessings and Prosperity for the New Year" Event
- Event Date: January 11, 2025
- Location: Taitung Hakka Cultural Center
On January 11, starting at 9:00 AM, Taitung County Government will host the "Adding Blessings and Prosperity for the New Year" event, recreating the festive charm of agricultural society and showcasing the unique appeal of Hakka culture. Calligraphy masters will perform live, offering free spring couplets to attendees while supplies last.
Featured Activities:
- Tangyuan Feast: Share symbolic tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) to represent family unity and harmony while exchanging blessings.
- Parent-Child DIY: Hands-on experiences, including crafting auspicious five-element Chinese knots and making traditional rice cakes, promote family bonding.
Magong City's "Golden Snake Welcomes Spring, Dancing for Fortune" Event
- Event Date: January 11, 2025
- Location: 3rd Floor Hall, Magong City Office
Magong City Office will host a calligraphy and spring couplet giveaway on January 11 at 9:00 AM. The event will feature live calligraphy performances by calligraphers, free spring couplets, festive kindergarten performances, and engaging parent-child DIY activities.
Event Highlights:
- Free Spring Couplets: Attendees can queue to collect spring couplets, spreading festive blessings to every household.
- Parent-Child Interaction: Participants will receive special red envelopes from the mayor and can join stamp collection activities to win prizes.
Magong City "Golden Snake Welcomes Spring, Dancing for Fortune" Event (Image credit: Magong City Office)
These exciting events not only showcase the richness of Chinese culture but also offer every participant the warmth of reunion and blessings for the new year. Come and join these Lunar New Year festivities to share joy and blessings with your family and friends!
