Local governments are set to kick off autumn and winter festivals which were put on hold for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

This comes as restrictions on holding large-scale events will ease once the nation enters the second stage of its three-step transition to "living with COVID-19” from December 13, unless variables emerge. 

Under the second stage, there are no limits on festival venues that have the COVID-19 pass entry system, enabling thousands to gather. 

Local governments are hoping to revive their economies while placing top priority on quarantine rules at festival sites.