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Jiadong’s unique watermelon event draws crowds
Jiadong introduces the "Standing Watermelon" event. 800 watermelons were prepared due to high demand. Event promotes Jiadong’s agricultural products. Participants can take home watermelons.2024/06/11 16:37 -
MOA to launch voucher program to boost Hualien’s economy
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to revitalize Hualien’s tourism and agriculture with a NT$183 million voucher program starting July 1, following a recent earthquake.2024/05/15 12:05 -
Taitung sets sights on int’l tourists with cultural showcase
Discover Taitung’s strategic "Long Stay" campaign, aimed at boosting tourism from Singapore and Malaysia. Dive into a cultural extravaganza featuring traditional attire, red oolong tea, delectable foods, and exclusive Halal-certified venues. Join Taitung’s journey to become a top destination for international travelers.2024/01/25 18:16 -
DPP’s Lai promises High Speed Rail, expressways for Pingtung
Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Presidential candidate, announced at a rally in Pingtung his plans to construct a Taiwan High-Speed Rail line and two expressways in the area. Lai aims to balance Taiwan’s national development projects and bring more support and assistance to Pingtung, transforming it into a "beautiful new homeland." His promises include extending the high-speed rail to Chaozhou Township, reducing travel time from Taipei to less than two hours. Lai also intends to attract high-tech industries, introduce agricultural technology, and enhance the export competitiveness of local farm produce. Additionally, he plans to uplift tourism service quality in Pingtung, transforming Kenting into a destination similar to Bali and developing Dapeng Bay into a Hawaii-like getaway. Lai emphasized Pingtung’s importance in the implementation of the New Southbound Policy, highlighting its potential contribution to Taiwan’s development in collaboration with other southern counties and cities. He credited his past contributions to Pingtung’s development, such as the Pingtung Veterans General Hospital, to the efforts of former Pingtung County Commissioner Pan Men-an, current commissioner Chou Chun-mi, and legislators. Lai seeks local residents’ support to make Pingtung glorious again.2023/12/22 11:00 -
Chiang Rai rice fields turn artistic with cat-shaped crops
Discover a unique tourist attraction in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province - paddy field art featuring intricately cultivated cat figures made from different rice varieties. Farmer Tanyapong Jaikham and his team have creatively brought the Thai proverb "There is fish in the water and rice in the fields" to life through these artistic depictions. With GPS precision, the rice seedlings are strategically placed to form the charming feline poses. This innovative endeavor is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors, inspiring the younger generation to explore the intersection of art, technology, and agriculture.2023/12/20 19:54