The 2026 Taoyuan Lantern Festival features “Pegasus Illuminates Taoyuan” as its annual theme to welcome the brand-new Lunar Year of the Horse. It symbolizes a spirited gallop forward, the departure of hope, and the full blooming of urban energy. This year’s festival combines traditional lantern aesthetics with contemporary light and shadow technology, connecting Taoyuan’s cultural heritage, urban development, and future vision through the imagery of the Pegasus to create a Lunar New Year light and shadow spectacle unique to Taoyuan.

Since ancient times, the horse has symbolized speed, strength, and a pioneering spirit, while the “Pegasus” represents the courage to break through boundaries and move forward with pride. As Taiwan’s vital gateway city and industrial hub, Taoyuan is continuously growing and transforming with a leaping stride. With the Pegasus as its core visual element, the festival utilizes flowing light, layered colors, and large-scale lantern designs to showcase the dynamic rhythm of the city’s nightscape, conveying blessings and hope for the new year.

The 2026 Taoyuan Lantern Festival features diverse themed lantern zones, integrating artistic performances, interactive experiences, and urban landscapes, allowing the public to feel Taoyuan’s cultural charm and innovative energy while enjoying the lights. Whether it is the main lantern show symbolizing the spirit of the Year of the Horse, light and shadow installations combining technology and art, or the festive New Year lantern zones, all demonstrate Taoyuan’s wonderful balance between tradition and innovation.

Amidst the brilliant lights, the Pegasus leads the city toward a brand-new chapter. The 2026 Taoyuan Lantern Festival cordially invites people from all over the country to gather in Taoyuan to welcome the Year of the Horse together on a New Year’s night where light and shadow intertwine, witnessing Taoyuan’s continued progress and dazzling future.