00:00December 25th hasn't been a public holiday in Taiwan for over two decades, but this year
00:05lawmakers have brought it back.
00:07But the holiday isn't about Christmas, it's about observing the ratification of Taiwan's
00:12constitution, officially the Republic of China's constitution, which happened on December 25th,
00:181946.
00:20Even so, the Christmas spirit is very much alive here in Taiwan.
00:23Here in New Taipei City's Banqiao District, an annual Christmas land fair is in full swing.
00:30But alongside the Christmas decorations is also an increased police presence.
00:34That's because a knife attack in Taipei last week left four dead, putting authorities and
00:40the public on edge.
00:41Even so, people have been telling Taiwan Plus that that won't stop them from celebrating
00:45Christmas.
00:46But while people in Taiwan go out and about enjoying the winter holidays, the government
01:07says that it's still going to tighten security at events like these.
01:11That's because even though the end of the year is a time for fun and festivities, officials
01:15say that safety is still a top priority.
01:18Luffy Lee and Leslie Liao in New Taipei City for Taiwan Plus.
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