Snapshots
Kaohsiung bear
February 22, 2016
Tall Bear, the official mascot of Kaohsiung, takes center stage during the launch of Beijing Week Feb. 19 in the southern Taiwan port city. The annual event, which features artists, chefs and performers from the mainland Chinese metropolis, was launched in 2012 as part of local government efforts to further develop Kaohsiung’s tourism industry. (CNA)