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By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — The annual Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival in Tainan ended early Wednesday morning with 36 people reported injured,…
The 2026 Tainan (臺南) “Ancient Capital International Half Marathon” (2026 臺南古都國際半程馬拉松) began at 5:30 a.m. today, March 1, at the Yonghua Municipal Center (永華市政中心). Organizers reported a record 25,289 registered runners, including 417 overseas participants from 36 countries.
Multiple “fortresses” this year are being designed around the Year of the Horse zodiac theme. Most installations have now entered their final preparation phase, with beehive structures visible throughout Yanshui’s streets.
The Ligang (里港) Police Precinct announced today, February 28, that the fire was not an accident but the result of a botched illegal hunting operation, a deliberate act of arson intended to drive out wildlife for illegal hunting.
The project will include multiple camping formats such as traditional field camping areas, luxury “glamping” zones, and designated spaces for camper vans. Plans also call for a stargazing theater and a central plaza that could host future events branded as the “Beiye Festival.”
Officials say flexible management and inter-agency coordination will be key to navigating the remainder of the dry season without major disruptions to farming activity in southern Taiwan.
The selected route largely follows the former surface rail corridor that was placed underground during Kaohsiung’s decade-long railway undergrounding program.
Nearby residents reported hearing a loud explosion followed by continuous blasts as vehicles ignited, with many filming the incident and sharing footage on social media. Police have cordoned off the area to allow investigators to proceed with the cause-of-fire inquiry.
By KHT Staff The Taiwan Lantern Festival will take place in Chiayi County this March, with major exhibition areas centered around the…
By KHT Staff TAIPEI — Pingtung County has launched a long-term initiative to secure “Dark Sky Community” certification from DarkSky International, with Sheting Village (社頂部落)…
