2024 Christmasland in New Taipei City – A 48-Day Magical Transformation
2024 Christmasland in New Taipei City – A 48-Day Magical Transformation
New Taipei City News – Today (25th), the New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department held a press conference to launch the “2024 Christmasland in New Taipei City,” unveiling this year’s top 8 highlights and magical city-themed events. Mayor Hou Yu-Ih joined special guests in surprise costume to announce that Christmasland will officially begin on Friday, November 15. Running for 48 days, it will turn New Taipei City into a dazzling holiday wonderland, inviting everyone to join in the festivities.
This year, Christmasland is themed “Magical City,” centered on a “costume transformation” concept with new character designs and an enchanting light display. Magical installations will be scattered across Citizen’s Square, Station Plaza, Wanping Park, Circular Line South Plaza, Banqiao Station East Gate 2, and Fuzhong Plaza. The press conference also highlighted the event’s 8 main attractions, starting with the “Debut of New Fantasy Characters.” The fantasy-themed characters include a magical angel, Little Ke (element explorer), Owl (arcane sage), Rabbit (soul healer), and Unicorn (sacred shield guardian), all ready to take visitors on a magical holiday journey.
The “Largest LED Castle Main Show” will feature an eight-story LED castle that serves as both a stage and an art installation, creating a dazzling visual spectacle. A dynamic Christmas tree, shaped like a massive angel, will light up Citizen’s Square, transforming with sound and light effects to create a multi-dimensional experience. Other highlights include “Mechanical Magic” displays at City Hall and Station Plaza, where romantic snowflakes fall on a schedule, creating a magical Christmas atmosphere; the “Christmas Costume Party,” which encourages visitors of all ages to dress up and explore, with prizes for completing specific challenges; an immersive LED light show integrating AR filters and interactive experiences; and a “Christmas Glow Parade Car” that symbolizes luck and blessings and will make surprise appearances at Christmasland with light shows.Christmasland will also feature a “Global IP Christmas Experience” as Universal Studios’ beloved Minions join the fun at Citizen’s Square, adding an international twist.
After Christmasland’s November 15 opening, additional events will keep the festivities alive, such as the “Magical Christmas Fairy Tale Party” held on weekends from November 16 to December 29, where various themed markets will be set up; the “Magical Costume Kids’ Party” on November 23-24, with festive music and dance performances; the “Dreamlike German Christmas Market” from December 6-8, bringing an international touch; and the highly anticipated “Magical Christmas Concert” on December 14-15, featuring big-name performers to make the night unforgettable. For more details on “2024 Christmasland in New Taipei City,” please visit the official website.
【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】