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Largest gathering on earth
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih appeared on stage at about 9pm on the last day of the event, and thanked frontline workers for the effort they put in to help maintain normality in everyone s lives, China Times reported.
He added that 2020 was the most difficult year in all 10 years of Christmasland so far due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but thanks to everyone, including the mask-wearing audience, he said the event this year was the best.
Hou said while choking back his tears: As of now, the largest gathering on earth is right here in New Taipei City s Christmasland.