fourth day's greeting to you: 'May the power of the Force be with you' instead
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Star Wars enthusiasts donned their best cosplay in Taipei's Beitou yesterday, just a day before the global Star Wars Day on May 4. This vibrant display took place at Heart Village, a bustling locale in Beitou District.
Fans of all ages joined in, many brandishing colorful lightsabers, to celebrate their affection for the iconic galactic saga. The event featured a series of engaging activities and photo ops that allowed participants to fully embrace their inner Jedi or Sith.
Snapshots from the event showcased a riot of Star Wars characters roaming the venue, with participants creating a lively, photograph-worthy scene. Meanwhile, the surge of excitement surrounding the event didn't go unnoticed, as it was covered across various social media platforms like Instagram.
Notably, the festivities aren't limited to this one day. On May 4, a 3.5-kilometer Star Wars Run is scheduled at New Taipei Metropolitan Park, where fans can channel their inner Jedi Knight, Princess Leia, or Imperial Stormtrooper. This is the first of four Star Wars Run events lined up in Taiwan, with subsequent races planned for Hsinchu (May 11), Kaohsiung (May 18), and Taichung (May 25)[4].
Overall, this Star Wars celebration in Taipei's Beitou offered a lively platform for fans to celebrate their appreciation for this beloved film franchise, setting the stage for more exciting events to come in May 2025.
- The vibrant display of Star Wars enthusiasm at Heart Village in Beitou District wasn't just about cosplay and lightsabers; it also showcased the city's bustling pop-culture scene immersed in entertainment like sci-fi and fantasy.
- As the Star Wars celebrations in Taipei continue with the Star Wars Run events planned across cities, their impact on Taiwan's pop-culture landscape is poised to extend beyond the realm of sci-fi and fantasy, positioning Taiwan as a significant hub in the global pop-culture scene.
