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

The massive new display will take over the Art Gallery plaza.
Vancouver's TAIWANfest Enchanting 'Sky Lanterns' Change Colours Every Time You Visit
Vancouver TAIWANfest
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?

Website

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

VancouverCanadaThings To DoThings To Do
  • Stephanie White
    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.

7 fun things to do in Toronto before summer ends to make the most of what's left

A Toronto local's end-of-summer bucket list, from rooftop drinks to movies under the stars.✨

I went to Canadian Tire for the first time as a newcomer — Here's why it totally blew my mind

Nobody warned me what was actually inside Canadian Tire! 🤯

I moved to Canada from Ukraine 4 years ago — These 7 things still completely surprise me

I've made Canada my home, but there are some Canadian habits I may never understand! 🫣

This majestic waterfall 1 hour from Toronto is the best alternative to Niagara Falls

It's surrounded by beautiful autumn scenery.

Ontario is home to Canada's most beautiful village and it's stunning in the fall

It has charming streets and cozy autumn vibes.

Ontario is home to Canada's only elevated park and it gazes over a colourful autumn valley

You can take in the views from above. 🍂

This lakeside village near Ottawa is bathed in fall colours and feels like a trip to Vermont

It's perfect for a quick fall day trip. 🍂

Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum

PM Thanksgiving message addresses Alta. referendum

Turkey gravy sold in Canada is being urgently recalled on Thanksgiving weekend

Officials say it could cause a "serious or life-threatening reaction."

18 Dollarama finds for $5 or less that are actually SO good (from a Dollarama expert)

These are some of the best items I've ever come across!

Two-vehicle collision leaves one dead, two injured in Scarborough

One dead, two seriously injured in collision