By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team Compilation & Report
The highly anticipated annual international event, the “2016 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art,” launched on May 7th. Blessed with naturally golden quartz sand, this year’s theme is “Golden Glory.” With the superb craftsmanship of sand sculptors, a natural golden stage has been created. Using the beautiful golden sands, intricate carvings depict the world’s top record-breaking wonders on the surface of the earth, showcasing extraordinary glory.
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Fulong’s sand sculpture exhibitions have attracted large crowds over the years and are a highlight of each summer. (Image source / Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area)
This year, 24 top sand sculpture artists from 13 countries participated, each bringing magical creativity to infuse the sculptures with vibrant life. The artworks are even more impressive than before—80 sand sculptures are so captivating they’ll leave you exclaiming “amazing!”The exhibition runs from May 7th to July 10th. To promote life aesthetics and root sand sculpture art in the community, internationally renowned sand sculptor Teacher Wang Songguan (a.k.a. Wang Tuo) has been specially invited to hold two sand sculpture demonstration workshops (on 5/28 and 6/04) during the event. Participants will learn how to find fun in playing with sand, build a sense of achievement, and sculpt their own vision of glory.
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Fulong’s sand sculptures feature different themes every year, leaving a deep impression on visitors with their exquisite and spectacular creations. (Image source / Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area)
The 2016 theme highlights first-class sand sculpture artistry from around the world. The golden sandy shores of Fulong in the Northeast Coast will use the unique golden sands to portray the world’s top glories across various fields (architecture, painting, music, history and culture, etc.), such as the most intense sprint race in the animal kingdom, the country with the highest density of butterflies in the world, the tallest building in the world, the most expensive famous painting in the world, and more. There are also tributes to Taiwan’s unique moments of glory
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The 2016 Fulong Sand Sculpture Exhibition is currently under preparation. (Image source / Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area)
Standing in Fulong to witness Taiwan’s glory and gaze upon the world’s pride, while also showcasing Taiwan to the world. This summer, get ready to be visually amazed. Through this event in Fulong, immerse yourself in the golden sand’s splendor and witness world-class record-breaking creations—experience it all at the 2016 Fulong Sand Sculpture Exhibition. You can also enjoy the seaside summer vibe by the beach.