According to Taiwan's "China Times", the 2020 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Carnival concluded successfully the night before with a dazzling fire, laser, sound and light and fireworks show. (Photo by Zhuang Zhequan) Image source: Taiwan's "China Times Electronic News"
Affected by the epidemic, the 2020 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Carnival, known as "the most difficult in history", attracted a total of 1.2 million people in 51 days, a record high in 10 years, and the projection sculpture closed the night before The concert, Taitung County Mayor Rao Qingling, announced that next year will be its 11th year and there will be a brand new hot air balloon in the shape of "HELLO KITTY" exclusive to Taitung. Fans are asked to wait and see.
While the international epidemic situation is still severe, the Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Carnival, the only one held in the world, came to a perfect conclusion with the closing projection mapping concert the night before. Although the ball could not be erected due to the strong wind, it was replaced by spraying fire around the venue. The laser sound, light and fireworks show still lights up the night sky of Luye Highland. More than 40,000 people are present to welcome the next 10 years together.
The Taitung County Government ordered a Taitung-limited HELLO KITTY ball from the UK. It was originally planned to give island fans a big surprise during the 10th anniversary expansion this year. However, due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the British factory was shut down. HELLO KITTY Being quarantined and unable to come back, Rao Qingling announced that this new "Hello Kitty"-shaped ball, which is exclusive to Taitung, will be available to fans next year.
"Every hot air balloon that takes off represents a hope," County Magistrate Rao Qingling said. The Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Carnival 10 years ago brought infinite hope to Taitung. Ten years later, amid the severe epidemic, it brought great hope to Taitung. Bringing hope and joy to the world; thanks to former county magistrate Huang Jianting for planting the seeds of hope for hot air balloons 10 years ago. In the future, special books and videos will be released to collect the stories of the past 10 years and let more people share their feelings.
Yu Mingxun, director of the County Government's Transportation Bureau, said that from this "the most difficult" hot air balloon festival, he saw the team go all out, felt the dedicated spirit and superb professional abilities of pilots from all over the world, and experienced the enthusiasm of the ground staff vitality.
