Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta Lights Up Taitung Night Sky
The 2013 Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta kicked off a grand opening with Night Glow on Chih Hung Airbase on May 31, 2013. Over 20 balloons have been performing during the fiesta, which lasts for 72 days from June 1 to August 11, including those from many countries in the shapes of hot air balloon of Taitung, Orchid, Heart, Rainbow, Nan Shan, Wish Cake, Darth Vader Balloon and Angry Bird Hot Air Balloon.
The fiesta reached its climax with the global debut of Angry Bird at 06:30, June 2, 2013. The Angry Bird, accompanied by the heart-shaped and wish cake hot air balloons, had its maiden flight under the watch of over 5,000 visitors at Luye Gaotai.
Hot air balloon free-flying rides will start on June 15 and fly once every morning at a price of NT$8,000 per person per tour. The sky tour lasts some 35 to 40 minutes. Besides, the tethered rides will remain at Luye Gaotai for a price of NT$500 for a 5-7 minutes ride.
This year, Tiatung sky will shine for 6 nights with Night Glow performances, and there will also be night joggings, BBQs and camping activities. Taitung County Governor Justin Huang warmly welcomes everyone to Taitung for a life-memorable experience!
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Via – WSJ.com.