By Liu Jiawen, compiled and reported
Good news for sailfish lovers！The East Coast Sailfish Season will take place from November 19 to 27 in Chenggong Township, Taitung County. On the opening day, a unique local sailfish deity will be paraded for blessings, and local chefs will perform a “fish butchering show,” where they dissect a sailfish live and auction it off. Throughout the 9-day event, a variety of themed activities such as offshore spearfishing experiences, Bai Shoulian fishing village tours, and town strolls are planned, allowing visitors to experience the charm of the fishing village.
This year, 16 restaurants have been certified for serving sailfish. Just visit shops displaying the “Sailfish Abundance Banner” lantern to enjoy affordable and delicious sailfish meals. (Photo provided by Taitung County Government Fisheries Division)
Sign up for the offshore spearfishing experience to go out to sea on a fishing boat and learn how to spear sailfish from local fishermen. The Bai Shoulian fishing village experience includes performances by the Pisilianpaw Paw Drum Band and guided tours of the fishing village, each costing just NT$50 per person. The town stroll activity offers free bicycles for public use, limited to 30 people per day, starting from East Coast Hotel and cycling to Sanciandao to enjoy the coastal scenery along the way.
Sign up for the themed activities of the Sailfish Season to experience the thrill of “spearfishing” sailfish from fishing boats. (Photo provided by Taitung County Government Fisheries Division)
Participating in the Sailfish Season offers food, fun, and rewards. Visitors can pick up a guide map at the opening venue, Chenggong Local Pavilion, or any certified restaurant in Chenggong Township, then visit 12 listed locations for experiences or tours, stamping at least 6 checkpoints to receive a beautiful souvenir. A total of 1,000 gifts are available until they run out.
In conjunction with this year’s Sailfish Season, shuttle buses will be available on the opening day, November 19. Buses will depart at 8:00 AM from the Taitung Old Station Tourist Service Center and the Zhiben Dongtai Hotel to transport visitors to the event venue.
For more information, please visit the official website: www.east-swordfish.com.tw, or follow the Facebook fan page: Spectacular 100 East Coast Sailfish Season