2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi: Super Mario Collab & Osaka Expo Replica Highlights

The 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival returns to Chiayi County after 8 years, themed "Light Leaps Taiwan, Illuminate Chiayi." Key highlights include a 21-meter main lantern inspired by Alishan, Taiwan's first Nintendo Super Mario collaboration spanning 2 hectares, the historic overseas debut of Japan's Aomori Nebuta festival, and a grand fireworks show. The event runs March 3–15 across Chiayi County Government Plaza, Prince Boulevard, and National Palace Museum Southern Branch.