By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled Report
The floral sea at the “2017 Flowers in Changhua – Prosperity of the Rooster 17 Comes” event. (Photo source / Changhua County Government)
This year’s theme for Flowers in Changhua is “Prosperity of the Rooster 17 Comes,” showcasing various flower arrangements inspired by different representations of the rooster. The event also features packaged travel itineraries. Each year, the event draws enthusiastic participation from people across the country and has become a top choice for travel during the Spring Festival. Last year, it ranked first in the Tourism Bureau’s statistics for the highest number of visitors to a national scenic area, attracting over 640,000 visitors. In addition to flower exhibitions, the event also promotes local agricultural specialties and Changhua-themed souvenirs, while connecting with the Tianwei Highway Garden to highlight Changhua County as a hub of flower production.
The vibrant floral sea at the “2017 Flowers in Changhua – Prosperity of the Rooster 17 Comes” event. (Photo source / Changhua County Government)
Flowers in Changhua adopts the “front store, back factory” concept, using Xizhou Park as a large exhibition venue. According to statistics from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau, the “Flowers in Changhua” event held during the Spring Festival in Changhua County attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. In 2016, it ranked first in the Tourism Bureau’s statistics for the highest number of visitors to a domestic scenic area, drawing over 640,000 visitors during the event period. In recent years, it has also been listed by the Tourism Bureau as one of the top ten Spring Festival tourist destinations. This year, the Changhua County Government specially themed the exhibition around the Year of the Rooster, with exhibition areas named after auspicious Rooster-related phrases: Golden Rooster Brings Good News, The Hottest Rooster, Rooster Luck Prosperity, New Year New Rooster, Don’t Miss the Rooster, Big Rooster Big Fortune, and Monster Repelling Zone. Additionally, there are static displays such as floral carpet landscapes, bamboo art tunnel landscapes, exhibitions on Changhua’s agricultural culture, local specialty showcases, and police heavy-duty motorcycle displays. There are also dynamic performances by school specialty teams and community cultural programs. Moreover, visitors can engage in interactive experiences, including a local agricultural products fair, parent-child DIY workshops, specialty food zones, agri-education courses, local souvenir promotions, blind massage experiences, and joyful parades featuring mascot plush toys.
The “2017 Flowers in Changhua – Prosperity of the Rooster 17 Comes” event features not only floral seas but also festive decorations themed around the Spring Festival. (Photo source / Changhua County Government)
In addition to the main exhibition area at Xizhou Park for “2017 Flowers in Changhua,” this year also connects Tianwei Highway Garden and emerging attractions like Pitou Treasure Village to jointly promote the local flower industry and the unique characteristics of various towns. Visitors can head to Pitou Treasure Village to admire seas of cosmos flowers or visit Tianwei Highway Garden to enjoy flowers, shop for blooms, and view garden landscapes. Furthermore, “Eating in Beidou” is also a key highlight of this year’s event, featuring local delicacies such as Beidou rice ball, peanut crisp candy, century-old meat jerky, and floral meals. Xizhou Township also offers some of the most delicious lamb hot pots — a tasty treat worth trying during your visit.