By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported and compiled by Chen Guanxin
As the whole of Taiwan faces an edible oil safety crisis and the public is puzzled over which cooking oil to buy, the “2013 Tainan Sesame Industry Culture Festival” will be held from November 9 to 24. Jointly organized by the Siansi, Sihcao, and Anding districts, the 2013 Tainan Sesame Industry Culture Festival will first grandly open on November 9 and 10 in Siansi District. The event will feature bike rides through sesame fields, game booths, exhibitions showcasing local community development achievements, plus live demonstrations of popular sesame oil dishes — all made with 100% pure, naturally rich sesame aroma that has undergone rigorous inspection procedures to satisfy both the stomach and the heart.
The 2013 Tainan Sesame Industry Culture Festival will kick off on November 9. (Image source / Taken from the official website of Tainan City Government)
Additionally, the Anding District Farmers’ Association and the local government office will host a sesame product and local agricultural specialty sales event, along with a tasting of sesame dishes — sesame oil chicken congee — and DIY activities at Tainan’s Dadong Night Market from 10:00 to 14:00 on November 16. The Sihcao District Farmers’ Association will also showcase a series of sesame-extracted skincare products. On November 23 and 24, the farmers’ association’s rear warehouse will offer fun activities such as “Sesame Ring Toss,” “Sesame Sister’s Sunny Doll DIY,” tastings of sesame oil chicken and sesame oil noodles, a “Green Corn Maze,” and “Community Toy DIY.” This year, the Sihcao District Farmers’ Association will also open up its oil pressing site for public viewing, giving participants food, fun, and freebies.
Tainan Mayor Lai Ching-te pointed out that Tainan is the most important sesame producing area in Taiwan, with the largest sesame cultivation area in the country. The sesame oil comes directly from the local area, ensuring its quality. Out of the national total of 831 hectares of sesame cultivation, Tainan accounts for 709 hectares — 85% of the total. Of the national annual sesame production of 620 metric tons, Tainan produces 550 metric tons, making up 89% of the total. Sesame oil is produced from sesame planted by local farmers, undergoes 100% extraction and refining, and is released after strict inspection procedures by the farmers’ associations — guaranteeing high-quality sesame oil and pure oil.
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