About the venue
Shifen Sky Lantern, located in New Taipei City, offers visitors a chance to release sky lanterns along the picturesque Shifen Old Street. This popular tourist spot provides a cultural experience where individuals can write wishes on their lanterns before setting them afloat. The activity has drawn significant numbers of tourists since before 2010. Visitors can enjoy local snacks and interact with artisans while soaking in the rich history of the area.
What the videos show
Five women, all wearing sunglasses and smiling, stand together in front of a lush, vine-covered stone structure with a red lantern and a mountainous backdrop. They hold a large orange triangular object, which is revealed to be a balloon. At 0s, they wave and say 'Hello' in unison, counting 'one, two, three' before releasing the balloon into the sky. The camera pans right, capturing the wooden fence and expansive mountain landscape, then follows the balloon as it ascends, with the women watching it float away. The scene ends with the balloon disappearing into the sky, creating a serene and uplifting moment.
226, Taiwan
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