Jun 5, 2024 · “The blessing of the big fish” is a brand new piece of public art installation that Tainan City’s Tourism Bureau has commissioned renowned artist Yang Shih-Yi to construct at the Historic Harborside Park next to the Anping Canal.

Another whale explosion occurred on January 29, 2004, in Tainan City, Taiwan. [20] This time the explosion resulted from the buildup of gas inside a decomposing sperm whale, which caused it to burst. The cause of the phenomenon was initially unknown, since it occurred in the spinal area of the whale, not in its abdomen as might be expected.

Jan 29, 2004 · The decomposing remains of a 60-ton sperm whale exploded on a busy Taiwan street, showering nearby cars and shops with blood and organs and stopping traffic for hours. Blood and guts litter...

Oct 5, 2023 · Erected in the late 2010’s is a life-sized sculpted whale that now adorns the bustling Fisherman's Wharf. Fashioned from a hefty amount of steel, the Blessing of the Big Fish art installation pays a tribute to Taiwan’s nascent nationhood while offering sweeping views from its mouth-shaped viewing platform.

Sep 7, 2024 · Alternatively, have a ‘whale’ of time in Tainan at Anping Fisherman’s Wharf, memorable for its ‘Big Fish’s Blessing’ installation. This is a whale shaped lookout and observation deck designed by Taiwanese artist Yang Shiyi, complete with a stained-glass ceiling.

May 21, 2024 · Situated in Tainan's massive Taijiang National Park, between Sicao Green Tunnel, one of the city's most popular tourist destinations, and the imposing, 300-year-old Dazhong Temple, a small,...

Jun 18, 2024 · Located in Tainan’s Anping, the art installation “The Greetings from the Whale” has become a must-visit IG check-in and day-trip spot in recent years. Not only is it a new landmark in Tainan, but it has also breathed new life into the previously less-visited Harbor Historical Park.

To boost nighttime tourism in Anping District, the Tainan City Government constructed a large installation called "Greetings from the Whale" in the Gangbin Historical Park, providing a high vantage point from which the public can enjoy the sunset and nighttime view of Anping Harbor.

One of the most distinctive features of Tainan City and one of its new highlights is the Blessing of the Big Fish Monument, this indoor museum built in the shape of a large steel whale, with an interior design full of drawers, lights and mosaic ceilings, where you can enter the belly of the whale in one second, and you can also enjoy the views ...

The Whale Starlight Wall; Tainan Hele Plaza. Overlooking Hele Plaza; Strolling through Hele Plaza; Historic Harborside Park Special Feature Playground.