By Wei Ruyu, compiled and reported
Nantou is the birthplace of sika deer (native species) development in Taiwan, with nearly 7,000 deer being raised there — the highest number in the country (approximately 35.52%). To show appreciation for the economic benefits brought by the deer, the local area holds an annual “Deer God Festival.” This year’s event is scheduled for March 4 and 5 (Sunday), from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Shimen Observation Deck in Jiufen’ershan Earthquake Memorial Park, Nanxiang Village, Guoxing Township, and at Guoxing Station in Fugui Village, Guoxing Township.
The county government’s Agriculture Department stated that the Deer God Festival activities include: the Deer God Dance, a hiking stamp rally at Jiufen’ershan for lottery draw tickets, health soups such as deer antler medicinal pork rib soup, and delicacies like deer antler oil rice. There will also be performances by street artists, parent-child DIY experiences, and exhibitions and sales of agricultural specialties including strawberries, loquats, and coffee. Additionally, at the plaza next to Fongnong Farm (multi-function center), near the Guan Family Deer Farm, the Jiufen’ershan Memorial Monument in Nanxiang Village, Minghu Temple, the Shimen Observation Deck in Nanxiang Village, and other venues, there will be a Deer God Festival photo exhibition, as well as displays and sales of deer antler products and agricultural specialties.
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Since 2002, Nantou has held a “Deer God Festival” every year. (Photo provided by Nantou County - )
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