A tunnel of jellyfish lanterns, representative of the seaside location. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Fireworks behind the main lantern - a tuna fish - at the opening of the 2018 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Pingtung. The tuna fish is a local emblem of prosperity. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Elements of local culture are reflected through cartoon-like lanterns. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Guests walk down a pathway decorated with traditional red lanterns. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
The lantern displays are not restricted to land at the Taiwan Lantern Festival. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A creative submission in the lantern contest. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A giant interactive lantern, representing coral, which changed colour when touched. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Thee lantern festival has been described as a "Disneyland without rollercoasters” Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Many of the lanterns are big enough to accommodate guests, like this life-sized boat lantern. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Activations also showed elements of Taiwan's history and culture. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
International and local brands also create lanterns to display at the annual festival. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A light-up structure of a women, overlooking the sea . Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A tunnel of jellyfish lanterns, representative of the seaside location. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Fireworks behind the main lantern - a tuna fish - at the opening of the 2018 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Pingtung. The tuna fish is a local emblem of prosperity. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Elements of local culture are reflected through cartoon-like lanterns. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Guests walk down a pathway decorated with traditional red lanterns. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
The lantern displays are not restricted to land at the Taiwan Lantern Festival. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A creative submission in the lantern contest. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A giant interactive lantern, representing coral, which changed colour when touched. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Thee lantern festival has been described as a "Disneyland without rollercoasters” Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Many of the lanterns are big enough to accommodate guests, like this life-sized boat lantern. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Activations also showed elements of Taiwan's history and culture. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
International and local brands also create lanterns to display at the annual festival. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A light-up structure of a women, overlooking the sea . Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
A tunnel of jellyfish lanterns, representative of the seaside location. Courtesy Taiwan Tourism
Up in lights: Taiwan's 2019 lantern festival officially opens – in pictures
Tourists and residents gather for the stunning Taiwan Lantern Festival