The now annual Nantou City Sand Sculpture Festival was held last month at its usual location along the Maoluo River.  Cathy and I took my parents there during their visit to Taiwan during the Lunar New Year holiday.  I am happy to report that this year was free of any incidents of vandalism.  Here is a small collection of photographs from the event.

The Taiwan High Speed Train roars out of a tunnel…

…while a CK124 steam locomotive reaches its destination at a more leisurely pace

The Superunknown

Boat Launching Ceremony of Orchid Island’s Tao Aborigines

Basking Lizard

Kending National Park’s Eluanbi lighthouse being overtaken by giant rabbits

The Fortune Frog wishes everyone a prosperous Year of the Rabbit

Hope you enjoyed the pictures.  Unfortunately I didn’t get around to posting this until after the event was over.  Next time I’ll try to be a little more time punctual in case any of my readers are interested in visiting.  In the meantime, you can view posts of the 2009 and 2010 Sand Sculpture Festivals.