{"id":42744,"date":"2026-01-01T01:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T18:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42744"},"modified":"2026-01-01T01:12:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T18:12:00","slug":"new-taipeis-2026-cross-river-fireworks-show-dazzles-with-performers-from-taiwan-japan-and-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=42744","title":{"rendered":"New Taipei’s 2026 Cross-River Fireworks Show Dazzles with Performers from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW TAIPEI<\/span> CITY<\/span>, Jan. 1, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — New Taipei<\/span> City welcomed the coming of 2026 with its flagship New Year’s Eve event,\u00a0Shining New Taipei 1314 Cross-River Fireworks<\/b>, <\/b>was<\/b>\u00a0held along the Tamsui River with dual main stages in Tamsui<\/b>\u00a0and Bali<\/span><\/b>\u00a0on the two sides of the river<\/b>. Combining large-scale outdoor concerts with a spectacular cross-river fireworks display, the event attracted an estimated 90K<\/span>\u00a0visitors<\/b>\u00a0on December 31,\u00a0marking one of Taiwan’s<\/span> most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations.<\/p>\n

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New Taipei\u2019s 2026 Cross-River Fireworks Show Dazzles with Performers from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This year’s celebration featured a high-profile Taiwan\u2013Japan\u2013Korea artist lineup<\/b>, underscoring New Taipei City’s growing presence on the international cultural stage. The Tamsui “Starlight Stage” was headlined by HWASA, a leading figure in K-pop and one of South Korea’s<\/span> most popular female artists, delivering a high-energy performance that captivated audiences and drew global attention to\u00a0the\u00a0New Taipei\u00a0City\u00a0festivity. Across the river, the Bali “Moonlight Stage” featured Japanese singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi<\/span>, known worldwide through Attack on Titan<\/i>‘s theme song Akuma no Ko<\/i>, added depth and resonance to the night\u00a0with her emotionally powerful vocals.<\/p>\n

Throughout the evening, artists from Taiwan<\/span>, Japan<\/span>, and South Korea<\/span> performed across the two river-facing stages, with the Tamsui and Bali<\/span> stages linked via a live broadcast, which deepens\u00a0the connection between Tamsui and Bali<\/span>. The two historic waterfront districts are\u00a0to be physically joined\u00a0by the Danjiang\u00a0Bridge, with inauguration scheduled in 2026.<\/p>\n

At 8:26 p.m.<\/span><\/b> on December 31<\/span>, the night’s centerpiece unfolded, designed by world-renowned French pyrotechnics group Groupe F. The 13-minute-and-14-second display featured over 35,000 fireworks in more than 60 colors. Synchronized with river reflections and architectural lighting, the choreography transformed the night sky into a sweeping visual narrative, celebrating both the natural landscape and New Taipei City’s urban future.<\/p>\n

Mayor Hou Yu<\/span>-ih\u00a0stated that Shining New Taipei 1314<\/i> has become a defining New Year’s Eve celebration for the city, uniquely distinguished by its cross-river setting and integration of music, fireworks, and urban vision. He noted that the event serves as a cultural prelude to the opening of the Danjiang Bridge<\/b>,<\/b> which is expected to significantly enhance regional connectivity, boost tourism, and support sustainable development along the river corridor.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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NEW TAIPEI<\/span> CITY<\/span>, Jan. 1, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — New Taipei<\/span> City welcomed the coming of 2026 with its flagship New Year’s Eve event,\u00a0Shining New Taipei 1314 Cross-River Fireworks<\/b>, <\/b>was<\/b>\u00a0held along the Tamsui River with dual main stages in Tamsui<\/b>\u00a0and Bali<\/span><\/b>\u00a0on the two sides of the river<\/b>. Combining large-scale outdoor concerts with a spectacular cross-river fireworks display, the event attracted an estimated 90K<\/span>\u00a0visitors<\/b>\u00a0on December 31,\u00a0marking one of Taiwan’s<\/span> most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations.<\/p>\n

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\"New <\/a>
New Taipei\u2019s 2026 Cross-River Fireworks Show Dazzles with Performers from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This year’s celebration featured a high-profile Taiwan\u2013Japan\u2013Korea artist lineup<\/b>, underscoring New Taipei City’s growing presence on the international cultural stage. The Tamsui “Starlight Stage” was headlined by HWASA, a leading figure in K-pop and one of South Korea’s<\/span> most popular female artists, delivering a high-energy performance that captivated audiences and drew global attention to\u00a0the\u00a0New Taipei\u00a0City\u00a0festivity. Across the river, the Bali “Moonlight Stage” featured Japanese singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi<\/span>, known worldwide through Attack on Titan<\/i>‘s theme song Akuma no Ko<\/i>, added depth and resonance to the night\u00a0with her emotionally powerful vocals.<\/p>\n

Throughout the evening, artists from Taiwan<\/span>, Japan<\/span>, and South Korea<\/span> performed across the two river-facing stages, with the Tamsui and Bali<\/span> stages linked via a live broadcast, which deepens\u00a0the connection between Tamsui and Bali<\/span>. The two historic waterfront districts are\u00a0to be physically joined\u00a0by the Danjiang\u00a0Bridge, with inauguration scheduled in 2026.<\/p>\n

At 8:26 p.m.<\/span><\/b> on December 31<\/span>, the night’s centerpiece unfolded, designed by world-renowned French pyrotechnics group Groupe F. The 13-minute-and-14-second display featured over 35,000 fireworks in more than 60 colors. Synchronized with river reflections and architectural lighting, the choreography transformed the night sky into a sweeping visual narrative, celebrating both the natural landscape and New Taipei City’s urban future.<\/p>\n

Mayor Hou Yu<\/span>-ih\u00a0stated that Shining New Taipei 1314<\/i> has become a defining New Year’s Eve celebration for the city, uniquely distinguished by its cross-river setting and integration of music, fireworks, and urban vision. He noted that the event serves as a cultural prelude to the opening of the Danjiang Bridge<\/b>,<\/b> which is expected to significantly enhance regional connectivity, boost tourism, and support sustainable development along the river corridor.<\/p>\n

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