Relive memories and breathe in the forest—children enter free on April 4 at the Yilan Green Expo!

Travel Center / Taipei Report

▲Yilan County Magistrate Lin Tsong-shyan and students from Qinggou Elementary School joyfully welcome the Green Expo. (Photo provided by the Lanyang Agricultural Development Foundation)

     The “2013 Yilan Green Expo” held a grand opening ceremony on the 30th at the Wufengkeng Scenic Area. The event kicked off with a touching performance of “Happy Swing” by renowned indigenous singer Suming, followed by a picture-book theater performance of “Prayers Deserve a Chee” jointly presented by the theater troupe “Noord Opposite” and students from Qinggou Elementary School in Yilan. In addition to promoting the concepts of “organic living and sustainable land,” the play creatively replaced real fireworks with paper ones. To celebrate Children’s Day and promote environmental education among children, children under 12 years old can enter the expo for free on April 4. Parents are welcome to bring their kids to explore the Green Expo and enjoy attractions such as the “Eternal Tree,” “Lanyang Magic Trail,” and “Earth Ranch.”

Magistrate Lin Tsong-shyan stated that this year’s theme, “Relive Memories and Breathe in the Forest,” is intended to allow all visitors to the natural forests of Wufengkeng to enjoy the beautiful mountains, waters, fresh air, and warm human touch, to “recollect” and “share together” a sense of relaxation and joy that they may have almost forgotten. Therefore, the planning begins with the concept of “life, production, and ecology coexisting in harmony,” centered around “natural farming, leisure tourism, healthy living, and experiential learning.” It creates a relaxed and enjoyable landscape and spatial atmosphere, integrating themes related to food, clothing, housing, transportation, education, entertainment, spiritual fulfillment, and even the elevation of the soul into the exhibits and activities. The Wufengkeng venue has also become an “organic demonstration park.” This continues the vision of Yilan County’s governance goal of promoting “A New Organic Yilan.”

On Children’s Day, April 4, children under 12 can enter the Green Expo for free. Please note that visitors are required to present relevant documentation, such as a National Health Insurance card, to facilitate entry checks.