Taiwan Lantern Festival - Main Lantern

Main Lantern

The theme of the main lanterns often corresponds with the zodiac signs of Chinese astrology. All of them are over ten meters tall.

The smaller lanterns, often carried by children or placed on temples, show images of historical figures, birds, or images from that year's theme.

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