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Summary

Enchanting Colour-Changing 'Sky Lanterns' Are Coming To Vancouver Soon

The massive new display will take over the Art Gallery plaza.
Staff Writer

Get ready to be dazzled at Vancouver's TAIWANfest this fall.

For the festival, eight massive glowing lanterns will be popping up soon at the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza.

.. the unchanging sky gives people a sense of hope and anticipation for the feeling of a normal day to come again.


Vancouver TAIWANfest

The "Sky" installation will feature stunning imagery from photographers in Canada and Taiwan.

At night, the lanterns will magically change lanterns will change colours.

You'll be able to pass by and see the dazzling LED pillars that aim to send a message of "healing and unity" to the community.

Vancouver TAIWANfest

Price: Free

When: TBA (will be announced shortly on social media)

Address: šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square, 750 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC 

Why You Need To Go: Who wouldn't want to see a free LED show?

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    • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.
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