By MOOK Scenic Spots Wu Pin-hsuan, compiled and reported
Hsinchu is famous for its wind. The green grassy areas at Hsinchu Fishing Port often see large crowds of families flying kites on weekends, with many renowned kite designers testing their creations in the port area. The completion of the international kite competition venue has further elevated Hsinchu’s kite environment. The 2017 Hsinchu City International Kite Festival invites everyone to ride the winds of Hsinchu, enjoy kite flying, making, and viewing at the international kite venue, while also experiencing the charm of Hsinchu Fisherman’s Wharf.
Flying kites is a cherished childhood memory for many. (Photo / 2016 Hsinchu Kite Festival)
The Hsinchu City Government developed Hsinchu Fisherman’s Wharf, building an international kite competition venue, creating a family recreation area, and restoring windbreak forests into a “Milkweed Butterfly Ecological Corridor,” providing residents with the perfect leisure spot to fly kites, enjoy seafood, and take in the sea view. It has also become the most vibrant and attractive tourist and recreational fishing port in northern Taiwan.
This year’s event will be held at the international kite venue. (Photo / 2016 Hsinchu Kite Festival)
For the first time, international teams have been invited to join the celebration, led by the Asian International Kite Federation, together with teams from the United States, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan—over 15 kite teams and a hundred skilled kite flyers will present spectacular kite performances. The mesmerizing sight of kites soaring over Hsinchu Fishing Port and dancing gracefully in the sky is sure to be a visual feast you won’t want to miss.
Entertainment and performance programs run all day, and the nights are beautiful too. (Photo / 2016 Hsinchu Kite Festival)
Venue layout map. (Photo / 2017 Hsinchu City International Kite Festival)
This year’s International Kite Festival will be held on August 26 and 27 at the newly completed international kite venue. In addition to kite flying, there will be entertainment and performance programs throughout the day—definitely something to look forward to.
【Info】
2017 Hsinchu City International Kite Festival
Venue: International Kite Venue (next to Hsinchu Fishing Port)
Time: 8/26 (Sat) 15:00-20:00 8/27 (Sun) 15:00-18:00
Event Shuttle Bus
Time: 8/26 14:00-21:00 8/27 14:00-19:00 (every 20 minutes)
Pick-up/Drop-off Points: [Hsinchu Transfer Station (on Gongzhu Road)] ←→ [Nanliao Fishing Port Direct Sales Center], with stops at [Zhuguang New Village (Air Force Hospital)] and [Art Museum (Zhongzheng Road)]
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