Taipei 101 plans New Year show

Aiming to create wonderful memories for the countless New Year revelers in Taiwan and abroad, the management of the world's tallest building is preparing for the setoff of the largest number of fireworks this year, 22,000 in all, topping all previous records and representing an increase of 6,600 over last year.

A total of 1,700 fireworks will go off simultaneously to create a truly spectacular sight ever seen.

This will be the first time with the firing of fireworks at the various angles of 180, 90, 45 and 30 degrees from the high-rise structure. There will also be two fireworks layers to cover the diverse angles. The overall presentation will be much more magnificent. In particular, this year, the 3-inch barrel-fireworks permitted by fire regulations allows further range and a larger scale.

Brand new moving and fireworks, combination fireworks and new dazzling colors are to be utilized this year for fire wheel fireworks, drifting star fireworks and bouquet shower fireworks, challenging the limit of low altitude combination fireworks.

In order to ensure absolute brilliance during the 188-second fireworks display, the program begins with the first layer of the fireworks show, Pili Flashing Fireworks, to initiate the countdown for New Year.

The second layer, Parade Bouquet, is described as “flying fireworks,” creating a visual effect of moving, running and dancing fireworks.

The drifting star fireworks will be fired in various directions to generate astonishing visual effects. The bouquet fireworks, a new design, will be ignited horizontally at 180 degrees to create a feeling that the building is blossoming in brilliant colors.

The computer-controlled moving fireworks, coupled with contrasting and vibrant colors, will make the fireworks appear more resplendent and vivacious.

A combination of candle lights and fire wheels will also be used for the first time. These fireworks intertwine to form a fiery network of flames, with the rotating fire wheel shuttling in between.

To make the fireworks show still more interesting, the Taipei 101 Tower will be given a fiery golden crown.

The management is collaborating with Lion Travel Agency to hold the highest “Light Taiwan Taipei 101 New Year's Party” with a live band, magic show and dance show as well as raffles and more at the Observatory on the 89th floor so that people can welcome 2010 in a joyous atmosphere.

Furthermore, large-bore fireworks will be installed on the upper and lower deck platform of the Observatory, so that the crowd can experience the awesome power of the fireworks.

Bookings for party admission tickets, starting at NT$2,010, can be made with Lion Travel at (02) 2175-6611. The party will be limited to 1,000 people.

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