Taiwan video wins gold at Japanese tourism awards

2025/03/24

A promotional short produced by Taiwan’s Tourism Administration for the upcoming World Bird Fair took gold for documentaries at this year’s Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival, the agency said March 20.
 
According to the TA, “Birding in Taiwan” was shot from the perspectives of birds and birders to highlight the ancient forests and towering peaks of Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area, one of the country’s most iconic birdwatching destinations due to its incredibly rich avian ecology.
 
Given its diverse terrain, Taiwan is not only home to hundreds of bird species, including 32 that are endemic, but also serves as a resting point for numerous migratory and transient birds from late March to early April, the film said. The documentary showcases several iconic species, including the mikado pheasant, Taiwan barbet, Taiwan rosefinch and Taiwan vivid niltava.
 
The TA said the film also shows the amount of effort going into the promotion of Taiwan as a haven for birdwatchers around the world. As the country is set to host the first ever World Bird Fair this coming September, the agency expects the prize-winning production to draw more visitors from abroad.
 
Several other local productions were also recognized during the event. “Chill Chiayi City” produced by Chiayi City Government won a gold medal in the Asian Competition category, a silver in the Tourism Destinations Cities category, as well as the Asian Grand Prix; and “Kenting” by Kenting National Park Administration, “Mountains Forests and Islands” by Chiayi County Government, and “Liugui Unveiled” by Maolin National Scenic Area Administration all won gold in the Asian Competition category. 


Source: Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)