The annual National Day fireworks show is set to ignite excitement once again! The 2024 National Day fireworks display will be held at the Yunlin Huwei High-Speed Rail Special Zone, featuring an estimated 30,000 fireworks that will light up the night sky. The event combines a spectacular performance with symphony music, live singing, and drone displays, creating an unprecedented audiovisual feast. This year’s fireworks show is not just a dazzling display of sparks but a grand celebration infused with cultural and artistic elements.
Want to find the best spots to view the fireworks? The 2024 National Day fireworks will start promptly at 8:00 PM on October 10th, lasting for 40 minutes, and the main display area is just a 10-minute walk from Yunlin Huwei High-Speed Rail Station, providing easy access for visitors. For those unable to reach the main viewing area, Yunlin County Government has set up 11 optimal viewing locations, including the New Huwei Softball Field, the secondary viewing area at Kendi Community Activity Center, and Huwei Night Market, offering multiple angles to enjoy the fireworks show.
On September 13th, a test run of the fireworks display was conducted at the Huwei High-Speed Rail Special Zone to evaluate the fireworks arrangements and falling debris to ensure greater safety and brilliance during the official show. The test was not only a visual spectacle but also incorporated music and drone performances, delivering a double feast of sight and sound for the audience.
The main visual design of this year’s National Day fireworks incorporates Yunlin’s local culture and features elements of Su Huan-Jen, the protagonist of Pili Puppet Theater, symbolizing the inheritance and progress of Taiwanese culture. Before the fireworks show, starting at 4:30 PM, there will be a series of cultural and artistic performances, including percussion music by the Ta Ri Music Ensemble, luminous dragon performances by the Zhuoshui River Shenglong Troupe, and choir and orchestra performances by local schools, along with various folk dances, classical dances, and street dance shows to warm up the audience.
This year's National Day fireworks theme centers around Yunlin, featuring the imagery of Su Huan-jen, a prominent character from Pili Puppet Theater. This symbolizes starting from "Yunlin" and conveys the message of cultural heritage and progress, leading Taiwan towards the international stage. (Photo source: Pixabay)
Additionally, the Yunlin County Government has organized the "National Day Fireworks Market" from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM on October 10th, with a total of 400 stalls participating. The market features the "Yunlin 100 Bowls" specialty food vendors, offering a variety of delicacies ranging from creative handmade goods to exotic cuisines. The market will include 35 stalls for handmade crafts, 30 for international cuisine, 60 for beverages, and 200 for Taiwanese gourmet food, allowing visitors to indulge in a wide selection of delicacies.
Apart from the National Day fireworks, Yunlin will also host several celebrations to enrich this year’s National Day holiday. The "Xiluo Bridge Art Parade and Culture Festival" will take place from October 5th to 6th, featuring traditional parades, torchlight processions, and a 600-second fireworks show to kick off the celebration early. The "Yunlin International Puppet Theater Festival" will be held from October 11th to 13th, showcasing 67 performances by over 30 puppet theater groups from Taiwan and abroad, presenting a modern twist on traditional puppetry.
On the day of the fireworks show, surrounding roads will be under traffic control from 2:00 PM to midnight. Visitors are advised to plan their routes and utilize public transportation. To facilitate access, the Yunlin County Government has set up four free shuttle routes, covering Douliu, Dounan, Xiluo, and Beigang. The shuttle service will run from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM for arrivals and from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM for departures. Visitors can take the shuttle from designated stations to reach the venue with ease.
This year’s National Day fireworks are not only a visual spectacle but also an opportunity to boost the local economy and culture. Over 200,000 flowers will be planted at the venue to create a magical floral landscape, providing you with an unforgettable trip to the mountain city. For more information, please visit the Yunlin County Government’s official website (https://2024fireworks.yunlin.gov.tw/). Let’s enjoy a brilliant night filled with fireworks and celebrate a wonderful October together!
