Taipei 101 launches a major fireworks display during Taiwan's New Year's Eve celebrations.
The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, became internationally famous for fireworks fired from its exterior during the New Year countdown. The display outlines the building with bursts of light, turning its distinctive tiered form into a vertical fireworks platform.
Taipei 101 was officially opened in 2004 and held the title of the world's tallest building until the opening of Dubai's Burj Khalifa in 2010. Its New Year's program has changed in scale and design over time, sometimes incorporating lighting effects and projections alongside fireworks.
The building is often confused with Taipei's nearby Taipei Arena, which is an indoor sports and entertainment venue. Taipei 101 is a skyscraper and observation landmark in the Xinyi District.