Taipei at night
Taipei can be beautiful a night. During my stay I took many pictures of the city, especially Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, and the Double Ten Holiday (which is on the 10th day of the 10th month). Double Tenth also has one of the largest fireworks displays in the world. Double Tenth is a day where Taipei comes alive with marching bands, fireworks displays and most beautifully, all government buildings are covered with lights celebrating Taiwan's political system. The displays last until Sun Yat-Sen's birthday in January.
-- Eric Trachtenberg
Double Tenth Day, October 10, 1990 and 1991:
Double Tenth Day: Marching Band Prepares
Double Tenth Day Displays...Portrait of Sun Yat Sen
Double Tenth Day Displays...At the President's House, with a photo of the ROC national flag.
Double Tenth Day Displays...part of the display saying, "Long Live the Republic of China"!
Double Tenth Day Displays...portrait of Chiang Kai Shek.
Double Tenth Day Displays...President's House. It says, "Long Live Three Principles of the People" (from Sun Yat Sen).
Double Tenth Day Displays...display commemorating Sun Yat Sen.
Double Tenth Day Displays..ever more neon.
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