Last chance – New Year fireworks from world’s tallest building

New Year’s Eve 2009 will be the last time that visitors to Taiwan can see fireworks from the world’s tallest building. Taipei 101 in Taiwan’s capital city will retain the accolade until 4th January 2010, when the Burj Dubai is expected to officially open as the new tallest building in the world. As with previous years, thousands of people gather on New Year’s Eve in Taipei’s east district – home to skyscraper Taipei 101 – to see in the New Year with a lively programme of entertainment and live music. Top Taiwanese rock and pop groups perform on a large stage in front of the Taipei City Hall before the countdown to 2010 begins. Following the chimes declaring midnight, the skies of the capital come alive with light and colour. Audiences are entertained for several minutes by a display of special effects and fireworks, making the move into New Year. Most partygoers then celebrate well into the night. While the fireworks at Taipei of 101 are distinctive to Taipei, there are similar New Year’s Eve gatherings and celebrations in all major cities around the island, making Taiwan a great and undiscovered destination to party into 2010.

Link: www.taipei-101.com

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