Bii, Nam Min-jung, Lee Ho-jung at Taitung Hot Air Balloons; Over 25,000 Flock to Luye Highland

Taitung's hot air balloon festival reached a new peak with its latest light show, drawing an impressive crowd of over 25,000 attendees. The event featured a dazzling combination of drone and fireworks displays, alongside energetic performances by South Korean cheerleaders Nam Min-jung and Lee Ho-jung. Idol singer Bii provided a powerful closing performance, captivating the audience with his vocals.

The festival, which continues until August 20th, promises more star power in its upcoming sessions. The county government announced that future events will feature major artists, allowing attendees to enjoy both celebrity sightings and the balloon spectacle. The next event will showcase the Golden Melody Award-winning group 'Blue Bear,' with Lu Guang-zhong and other prominent artists slated for the closing ceremony.

This particular event, the third light show of the 2026 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival, also showcased a variety of uniquely shaped balloons. Alongside the popular 'Chiikawa' balloon, new designs like 'American Cute Beast' and 'Mexican Little Boy' were on display, interacting with the music, drones, and fireworks. The county government reported that subsequent events will continue to feature the 'Hot Air Balloon X Drone X Fireworks Show' format, weather permitting.

The festival offers morning (05:30-07:00) and afternoon (17:00-18:30) sessions for shaped balloon exhibitions daily, with Tuesdays designated as a day off. Other upcoming events include a light show at the Taimali Dawn Park on July 23rd and at Chi Shang Da Po Pond on August 6th.

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The county government stated that subsequent sessions will feature big stars, allowing the public to chase stars and balloons at the same time.