New Year’s Eve revelers who want to enjoy the fireworks show at Taipei 101 at close range will have a chance to do so, a Taipei 101 official said yesterday.
Liu Chia-hao (劉家豪), assistant vice president of the Taipei Financial Center Corp, which owns the building, said that for the first time there will be a New Year’s Eve party at the landmark building.
Guests will get a close-up view of 22,000 rounds of fireworks — 6,600 more than last year — shooting into the night sky, while enjoying live music and gourmet food and wine, Liu said.
He said the fireworks display — now in its sixth year — has become an international event that has boosted sales in shops in the vicinity every year.
NT$30 million (US$1 million) will be spent on the 188-second show — NT$10 million more than last year — in response to complaints that last year’s show was not exciting enough, Liu said.
The angles covered by this year’s show will be the widest in history, with fireworks to be launched at a range of different angles, he said.
Last year Taipei 101 allowed people to watch the fireworks from the 89th floor observation deck and the 1,200 tickets sold out fast.
“This is why we have decided to cooperate with Lion Travel to hold a party this year,” Liu said, adding that people often have a hard time finding good party venues for New Year’s Eve.
Liu Wen-yi (劉文義), president of Lion Travel, said half of the 1,000 tickets available for individuals have already been sold.
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