Tourism Bureau promotion spotlights top Taiwan activities, festivals for 2018

2018/01/19

The 2018 edition of Time for Celebration—Taiwan Tourism Events promotion was launched Jan. 16 by the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, spotlighting the country’s 95 best activities and festivals for the coming year.
 
 Comprising 47 international- and 48 national-level entries themed eat, love, marvel, nature, shop and two wheels, the multilingual promotion offers overseas visitors a unique snapshot of cultural, religious, sporting and other events rich in local artistry and innovation. It is expected to strengthen Taiwan’s brand in the international travel market and stimulate economic activity and development in tourism-related industries.
 
 Of the 47 international events, eight are new additions for 2018. These include the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival at 14 cities and counties nationwide; the Asian Art Festival at National Palace Museum’s Southern Branch in Chiayi County, southern Taiwan; and Taichung World Flora Exposition in central Taiwan.

 According to the bureau, the international events will provide enjoyable and high-quality experiences for foreign tourists seeking to develop a deeper understanding of Taiwan culture and society.

 Tourism Bureau Director-General Chou Yung-hui said one of the focuses of the promotion is seaside travel as Penghu County is hosting the annual meeting of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club in October. A total of 20 events like Hohaiyan Rock Festival in New Taipei City’s Gongliao District, Taiwan Open of Surfing in southeastern Taiwan’s Taitung County and tern-watching in outlying Lienchiang County’s Matsu islands is scheduled to capitalize on the momentum of the meeting, he added.

 Penghu is a member of six years’ standing in the UNESCO-endorsed club: a grouping of 40 bays from 25 countries and territories committed to “saving the natural heritage of the bay, preserving its identity, respecting the way of life and the traditions of those that inhabit the area whilst ensuring economic development compatible with these commitments.”

Source: Taiwan Today (http://taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=10&post=128172)