New Taipei's Christmasland to run from Nov. 13 to Dec. 27

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The 2026 Christmasland festival in New Taipei City will open on Friday and run through Dec. 27, featuring festive lighting displays, themed markets and holiday performances, the city government said Tuesday.

Taipei, Nov. 11 (CNA) The 2026 Christmasland festival in New Taipei City will open on Friday and run through Dec. 27, featuring festive lighting displays, themed markets and holiday performances, the city government said Tuesday.

A trial lighting of the main Christmas tree installation on the north side of City Hall in Banqiao was held Tuesday evening, as final preparations continued ahead of the festival's official opening Friday, New Taipei's Tourism and Travel Department said in a press release.

A giant inflatable installation featuring Japanese illustrator Kanahei's "small animals" characters has attracted visitors taking photos in the City Hall lobby in recent days, the department said.

Among this year's other attractions, the pedestrian bridge between City Hall and the Mega City department store has been decorated with lights and artificial roses to create a tunnel-like "floral gallery," while laser light shows will illuminate the City Hall façade.

Christmas markets selling food and souvenirs will be open daily at New Taipei City Plaza and Banqiao Station Plaza, and on weekends at Fuzhong Plaza, the city government said.

According to a schedule on the festival's website, a winter-themed sports day will be held Nov. 22, featuring a Yukigassen snowball-fighting competition based on capture the flag, as well as a rollerblading obstacle course.

Other events include a children's circus carnival on Nov. 14 and 15, a German Christmas market from Dec. 4-6, performances by celebrities on Dec. 12 and 13, and a choral concert on Dec. 20.

The website advises visitors to use public transportation because of the large crowds expected during the 45-day event.

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