Make a wish with your head bowed down！Phoenix trees and golden rain trees delicately adorn Kiwi Park.

Text & photos byKUMA

Wishes in full bloom. A place of promises—this is the Wish Park set up by TSMC in the Southern Taiwan Science Park...

Last year, I experienced this quaint yet profound park where TSMC met Kiwi. This year, same place, same charm, but instead of phoenix flowers, it’s the golden rain trees bursting into bloom. Seeing the red umbrella of phoenix flowers unfurl at Kiwi Park in the Southern Taiwan Science Park was an expectation I’d planted last year. But the golden rain trees blooming nearby stole the spotlight, creating a beautiful contest between red silk balls and yellow flower bells.

The lawn, which had suffered from too many visitors and was hard to maintain, has now been replaced with artificial turf. Stepping on the comfortable green feels nice, and paired with the clear blue sky and white clouds, Kiwi Park in the Southern Taiwan Science Park remains as beautiful as ever.

The flame tree, encircled by dazzling yellow ribbon-like benches like the ones by Dawn Lake, is in full bloom. This large red umbrella offering shade is a seasonal beauty. After waiting for half a year, returning to this spot for this view is still moving, and the sight of the blossoms still fills me with excitement.

What was completely unexpected was the golden rain tree nearby. Whether it was due to this year’s water shortage causing an explosive bloom, or it simply refused to let the flame tree steal the show, that striking yellow really maxed out my camera’s memory card.

The genie cat inside the magic lamp teapot still playfully teases the fish in the water.

This time I noticed: the cute genie cat’s curvy figure is reflected on the bridge surface.

The hidden wish dolls have also been moved from TSMC’s factory area to the outdoor park. Those who haven’t taken photos with them yet, come revisit.

Under the sunlight, each wish doll looks like an angel—pure and sincere. And this kind of purity is something we tend to lose more and more as we grow up... ^^"

Whether it’s the artworks or the environment, they all inspire us to cherish things and take good care of them.

The cat wearing a tiger-striped scarf still sits cutely on the bridge railing, meow...

The golden rain trees planted in a crescent shape at the back haven’t fully bloomed yet.

Unlike the first visit, when there was the imagery of a small blue-lined river, it’s now painted with a blue-green ocean design. But I still prefer the previous one—it felt fresher... =^^=

This time I saw many kids running from the low guardrails into the heart-shaped landscape. Because of the trampling, aside from damaging the original artworks, the running also risks tripping over the iron wires underneath. Parents bringing children, please be extra cautious.

Paired with talinum, it creates truly layered beauty.

This time, the big tree trunk symbolizing wishes coming true again is also in bloom under the adornment of golden rain trees. I wonder if everyone’s wishes have come true... ^^

The phoenix flowers at the center of Kiwi Park in the Southern Taiwan Science Park, clustered together like red silk bridal bouquets used in matchmaking. The flowers are so densely packed and bright red that no matter how I photograph them, they all blur together... ^^"

The golden rain tree next to it—I really want to tell it: you’re blooming outrageously. The whole tree is draped with yellow flowers, hanging in clusters like grapes or wind chimes, and as the wind blows, it showers visitors with a romantic and heartfelt golden floral rain.

The red floral umbrella of the flame tree.

The golden waterfall of golden rain tree flower clusters. A seasonal PK competition unfolds in the Lakeside Pavilion Kiwi Park in TSMC’s Wish Park—red versus yellow. Which one do you prefer?

Beautiful moments always come to an end. See you next time; as for wishes, I will continue to nurture them with courage and action.

By the way, there’s a parking lot across the street. It’s still not great to illegally park just for convenience by crossing the red line.

Here’s a photo of the big three-tree PK in full bloom—it’s almost too colorful to take in.

Last year here, I felt that there are no shortcuts to wishes, only the courage to make them come true. This year, I felt the beauty of the park in full bloom. This little park always brings me different feelings.

Unlike the first visit, which was a leisurely time just for me and my friends, this time I sensed the liveliness of the small park, so taking photos meant a lot of waiting. Seeing the cleaning staff working under the heat to maintain the environment, carrying water to wipe the glass surfaces of the bridge—they work so hard. Let’s all take care of and cherish this beauty together. Red phoenix flowers, yellow golden rain trees—in the flowering season, take some time to come and experience these beautiful moments.

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