New Taipei's annual Christmasland festival will open this Friday, featuring
festive light displays, holiday markets and special performances.

The city government says this year's attractions include a giant Christmas
tree outside City Hall in Banqiao, along with a tunnel of lights and
artificial roses connecting City Hall to the Mega City department store.

Laser shows will also illuminate the City Hall facade, while a giant
inflatable display featuring characters by Japanese illustrator Kanahei has
already been drawing visitors.

Christmas markets selling food and souvenirs will operate daily at New Taipei
City Plaza and Banqiao Station Plaza, with an additional market at Fuzhong
Plaza on weekends.

Special events include a children's circus carnival this weekend, a
snowball-fighting competition on November 22nd, a German Christmas market in
early December and celebrity performances on December 12th and 13th.

The festival will run through December 27th.

(CNA_IG)