Ceramics, Food, Rock and Ghost - Taipei has it All!

Bustling, buzzing and constantly on-the-go, the new reformed capital city of Taiwan is all this and more. If you are looking at the exotic East Asia as a possible holiday destination then the one city that has to be part of your travel itinerary is Taipei. Taipei City is Taiwan’s, also known as Republic of China, capital city and is known for being a wonderful travel destination. Though the city offers plenitude of attractions and places to visit, but the best way of raking in the complete city experience is by coupling your city excursions with few of the local events. This way you get to experience best of both the worlds and have a truly happy holiday. So book the best airline tickets on flights to Taipei today!

If you are planning on vacationing at this place sometime during the months of June, July and August then the most sought after events during these months are Yingge International Ceramics Festival, Keelung Ghost Festival, Taiwan Culinary exhibition and Ho-Hai-Yan Rock festival! Each festival is mesmerizing in its own right and appeals to all the varied moods that a traveler comes vacationing with.

First up is the Yingge International Ceramics Festival which lets you get your hands dirtied or coated, depends which way you choose to look at it, with mud. Mould the clay to whichever shape you fancy at this International Ceramics event and then glaze it to perfection! This event is not just a fun event but also holds an informative angle to it. Once you are done playing around in the clay trying to shape it, you can actually sit for a few seminars and learn the basics behind this hugely creative endeavor and get to learn how to fire the earthenware objects in a kiln. This event attracts a fair amount of crowd, so book your flights today and get to attend this art and culture event.

After this is your chance to have a rocking time courtesy the thirteenth annual Hohaiyan Rock Festival. Said to be the highlight of the summer vacation season, you can most definitely find the most happening party atmosphere here. Over thousands of revelers make it a point to attend this dazzling and electrifying event which runs into over a couple of days. Dates for this festival are yet to be confirmed, hence all you rock lovers keep a close watch out!!!

This rock fest attracts performers not only from the country but also from other nations including France, South Africa, Singapore and many others. Over a decade old, the rock festival is going very strong and is credited for being the country’s largest and longest held outdoor music event! So book your cheap flights to Taipei today!

Once done with this you can expose yourself to the city and also the country’s culinary traditions at the Taiwan Culinary Exhibition, dates of which are TBD. Feast on varied delicious snacks and taste the best food items you can hope to find in the streets and shops of Taiwan, all under one roof. An epicurean’s fantasy, the Taiwan Culinary Exhibition is a must visit for all food lovers!

Then there is the chance for you to get a glimpse in to the cultural side of the city with the Ghost Festival. To be held on August 30th, this festival is held to honor the deceased and their spirits so that the locals can celebrate the next one year happily with all the good luck. Traditional celebrations include feats, water lantern festival and few other ceremonies.

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