To welcome the arrival of 2026, the Changhua County Government will host the 2025 Changhua Year-End Concert on December 20th at the Changhua County Stadium. A press conference was held this morning (2nd) in the atrium of the county government hall. County Mayor Wang announced that, to celebrate the New Year with residents, the county has invited nine beloved singers across generations to perform. The grand finale will feature the “Prince of Love Ballads,” Sam Lee (李聖傑), who will also be holding his solo concerts at the Taipei Arena on December 26th and 27th. The lineup also includes bands Mixer (糜先生) and Men Envy Children (小男孩樂團), talented singer-songwriter Hua Chen (陳華), Golden Melody Award–winning vocalist May (孫淑媚), Changhua’s own Golden Melody Award–winning singer Weng Li-You (翁立友), as well as popular singers WAJI (洪暐哲), Zorn (鐘卓融), and annbae (裴安). Together, they will bring an unforgettable night of music to warm up the year’s end. The event will also feature a gourmet market and a spectacular 480 second fireworks show, celebrating the arrival of a brand-new 2026. On the night of the concert, attendees will be eligible to receive one raffle ticket for a chance to win major prizes by presenting two uniform invoices from November and December. Prizes include STARLUX Airlines round-trip tickets from Taichung to Japan for two, two KYMCO 125cc scooters, a 65-inch TV, a washing machine, a refrigerator, and more. Come enjoy great music, delicious food, and the excitement of possibly taking home a grand prize. Beyond the concert, the county government encourages visitors from across Taiwan to plan a two-day getaway in Changhua. The county offers many charming attractions, such as the nostalgic Xiaoxi Street (小西街) and Gaobinge (高賓閣), the scenic Skywalk perfect for family strolls, and kid-favorite spots like the Mt. Bagua Parent-child Discovery Zone and the Sky Playground. No trip to Changhua is complete without savoring local specialties such as Kong Rou Fan (爌肉飯, braised pork rice), ba-wan (肉圓, Taiwanese meatball), and mochi (麻糬). In addition to the year-end concert, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on December 14th at the Changhua County Art Museum Plaza, with a charity fair and stage performances starting at 4 PM, organized by the Changhua Song River Social Welfare Association. Another highly anticipated event, the 2026 Changhua Moon Shadow Lantern Festival, will begin on December 27th and run for 65 days until March 1st, 2026. This year’s theme celebrates the Year of the Horse, featuring the popular RODY character, special guest Chibi Maruko-chan, a light show, and a carousel, transforming the Great Buddha Scenic Area into a whimsical “RODY Circus.” This year’s lantern festival also collaborates with the 2026 Lunar New Year film Kung Fu, directed by Changhua native Giddens Ko (九把刀), presenting exclusive movie-themed light shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A special guest will appear at the opening ceremony, promising an exciting kickoff. The county government has thoughtfully curated these events to welcome the Year of the Horse and invites everyone to plan a holiday trip to experience the beauty of Changhua.