This year's Christmasland in New Taipei City is to begin on Nov. 14 and run until Dec. 28, with "circus carnival" serving as the main theme, the city government announced today.
The 45-day celebration is to take place around popular attractions surrounding the city center, including Civic Plaza, Banciao Station Square, New Banciao Central Park, Fujhong Plaza and the Banciao Bus Station, the New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department told a news conference.
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Additionally, the department said it would be collaborating with Line to adopt a number of its mascots as celebrity ambassadors for Christmasland.
Besides a special circus-themed show to open Christmasland on Nov. 14, the department also unveiled a large lantern that is to serve as the main backdrop.
At today's event, New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) highlighted the latest projection technology that would be used in the main stage to create an immersive experience.
There would also be a "European Fairytale Village" that would bring a festive spirit to Christmasland, Hou said.
Other special events include a children's circus carnival on Nov. 15 and 16, the German Christmas Market experience from Dec. 5 to 7, a celebrity concert on Dec. 13 and 14, and an orchestral concert on Christmas Day that is the main event, the department said.
It also requested attendees to utilize public transportation due to the high foot traffic projected over the 45-day celebration.
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