Camera buffs concentrated on the dragon and lion dances; others crowded into an acrobatic performance at the nearby Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. In Taipei New Park a garden party, featuring a painting exhibition, traditional Chinese music, and various snack stands attracted many visitors. Flag-raising ceremonies and other associated activities in Taichung, Kao-hsiung and other parts of Taiwan made the celebration island-wide.
升旗典禮後，各民間團體展開多項慶祝表演活動，包括有：聯勤四四巨龍的舞龍、兩廣醒獅團的舞獅、李棠華特技團的特技以及民間游藝、國樂演奏、土風舞、新公園內「愛的曙光園遊會」… … 等，到處擠滿了剛參加過升旗典禮的民眾，一張張臉上都掛著快樂、熱切的笑容。