Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin
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Take advantage of the weekend to head to Nantou and enjoy the romantic Lavender Season. (Image source / from the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Facebook fan page)
Taipei City — 1,600 Paper Pandas Exhibition
Paper Pandas Craze!The 1,600 paper pandas officially made their debut last Friday at Taipei City - Square. According to the organizers, by 18:00 on the opening day, the number of visitors had exceeded 270,000. However, for those planning to visit the pandas this weekend, please note: the 1,600 paper pandas currently on display at Taipei City - Square will be taking a short break on March 9th. Since March 9th coincides with the “Tour de Taiwan International Cycling Race,” surrounding roads in the city will be under full traffic control. To ensure the smooth running of the race and public safety, the organizers have decided to delay the opening time from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on that day. Netizens are advised to visit after noon to avoid a wasted trip.
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The highly anticipated 1,600 Paper Pandas Exhibition officially opened last Friday. (Image provided / Taipei City - Department of Information and Tourism)
Taipei City — Neihu Strawberry Season
The Neihu Strawberry Season will begin on March 8th. The strawberry season in Neihu typically runs from December to April each year. Currently, there are nine sightseeing strawberry farms located around Bishan Road (Baishihu area) and Dahu Street. Unlike the open-field cultivation method used in Miaoli’s Dahu area, strawberry farms in Neihu mostly use greenhouses and covered trellises. In addition, visitors to the Baishihu area in Neihu can not only enjoy picking strawberries but also take in the beauty of the mountain countryside, including the “Bihu Trail,” “Baishihu Suspension Bridge,” “Spring-Autumn Trail,” “Couple’s Tree,” “Concentric Circle Wetland,” “Pitou,” and “Dragon Boat Rock.”
The opening event of the Strawberry Season will be held at 9:30 am on March 8, 2014 (103), at the strawberry farm in Bishan Road, Neihu District (No. 40, Bishan Road). The event will feature lion dance performances, a limited-edition strawberry love sale, and the distribution of NT$50 vouchers. Visitors can use these vouchers to get a NT$50 discount on agricultural products purchased that day. Only 1,200 vouchers will be available.
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The Neihu Strawberry Season kicks off this Saturday. (Image provided / Taipei City - Department of Economic Development)
Nantou County — Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Lavender Season
As the annual Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Cherry Blossom Festival comes to an end, it’s time for the “Lavender Season” to create another romantic vibe in soft purple hues. Over 100,000 Spanish lavender and salvia plants will transform the Shuishalian European Garden into a purple floral carpet. The Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village has designated March 9th (the second Sunday of March) as the “Formosan Aboriginal Purple Valentine’s Day.” Couples or spouses who come dressed in purple Valentine’s outfits and participate in the “Purple Love Flash” activity on that day will be invited to share a 60-second intimate moment together at exactly 3:09 pm, receiving a small commemorative lavender gift from the park. If the purple outfit is a genuine item purchased at the park on the same day, visitors can present their receipt to receive an additional exclusive lavender souvenir.
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Immerse yourself in the spring romance of the Shuishalian European Garden amidst the soft purple flower sea. (Image source / from the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village Facebook fan page)
Chiayi City — Taiwan Baseball Spirit Themed Exhibition
The “Taiwan Baseball Spirit Themed Exhibition,” hosted by Chiayi City’s Cultural Affairs Bureau, is being held until May 18th at the Chiayi Branch of the Tobacco and Liquor Monopoly Bureau. The exhibition starts with the story of the Kagi Agricultural Baseball Team, including the era of the Triple Crown, the development of grassroots baseball, the Care Cup baseball tournament, the Spirit of Chuanfu Cup, and the Zhuoluoshan Cup event. It also features the blood-stained pants left by Yang Yao-Hsun after getting injured while playing against South Korea during last year’s Classic, the retirement jersey of the iron-blooded coach Zeng Jien-En, and various record-breaking medals of professional baseball stars, showcasing nearly 300 cultural relics.
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