Tainan's 'Longqi Light Festival: Mountain Soul' Wins Gold at London Design Awards
The '2026 Longqi Light Festival: Mountain Soul' in Tainan has won the Gold Award in the 'Concept Design' category at the London Design Awards, showcasing the region's unique landscape on the global stage.
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The Tainan City Government announced today that the '2026 Longqi Light Festival: Mountain Soul' has won the Gold Award in the 'Concept Design' category at the London Design Awards, bringing Tainan Longqi's unique mountain landscape to the international design stage.
The Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau stated in a press release that since the Longqi Light Festival began in 2019, it has used light and art as a guide, transforming Longqi from a mere name in the mountains into a landscape that people are willing to revisit and remember repeatedly.
The 2026 festival, themed 'Mountain Soul,' uses Longqi's badlands, winding trails, grass waves, and resilient vegetation as the foundation for its creations. Through light and shadow, soundscapes, landscape installations, and immersive experiences, it has transformed Hushan into a nighttime art venue that can be walked through, listened to, and perceived.
The London Design Awards are organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) to recognize creative and influential design works worldwide. Covering architecture, space, concept design, and visual communication, it is a benchmark international design award.
The Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau stated in a press release that since the Longqi Light Festival began in 2019, it has used light and art as a guide, transforming Longqi from a mere name in the mountains into a landscape that people are willing to revisit and remember repeatedly.
The 2026 festival, themed 'Mountain Soul,' uses Longqi's badlands, winding trails, grass waves, and resilient vegetation as the foundation for its creations. Through light and shadow, soundscapes, landscape installations, and immersive experiences, it has transformed Hushan into a nighttime art venue that can be walked through, listened to, and perceived.
The London Design Awards are organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA) to recognize creative and influential design works worldwide. Covering architecture, space, concept design, and visual communication, it is a benchmark international design award.
FAQ
Where is Longqi located?
Longqi is a district in Tainan, Southern Taiwan, known for its unique badland topography.