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Many different immigrant groups from mainland China have settled in Taipei bringing with them their traditions and culture. Taipei itself has a rich history and there are several national celebrations to honour its past leaders and achievements. Several of Taipei’s festivals and events have drawn international acclaim, with the main events including:

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Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year): is the most important festival in Taiwan with planning and shopping beginning at least a month before the festival. There is a traditional family dinner which is followed with hundreds of firecrackers being lit and firework displays being held across the city.

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September Festivals

Confucius� Birthday: is a national holiday. A unique ceremony begins at 04:00 and sees hundreds of specially selected school and college children hold up ancient writing equipment including goose feathers to honour education.

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October Festivals

Mid-Autumn Festival (Full-moon Festival): the holiday is celebrated to mark the end of the work in the fields and farms as there is only the harvest to attend to. Moon cakes and pamelos are the traditional food of the day and family and friends feast together in the evening.

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