Fulong showcases 80 "world's first" sand sculptures; Taiwan's

▲The Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival kicks off on May 7. (Photo / Illustration, by reporter Chen Rui-zhong)

By reporter Chen Rui-zhong / Comprehensive report

The 2016 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival will be held from May 7 to July 10 in Fulong. This year’s theme is “Glory of Gold Sand,” featuring 24 international sand sculptors from 13 countries. A total of 80 themed sand sculptures are expected to be on display, including the world’s tallest building and the world’s most expensive painting.

Now in its 9th edition, the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival and the 4th Taiwan World Sand Sculpture Championship will use the local golden sand of Fulong to sculpt representations of the pinnacle achievements across various fields.World-class superlativesof glory and records, such as the most intense short-distance race in the biological world, the country with the highest density of motorcycles in the world, the world’s tallest building, and the world’s most expensive painting; as well as glories unique to Taiwan,such as Taiwan’s first female president, the liveliest night markets in Taiwan, the moment when thousands...and other content. This event has invited 24 sand sculptors from 13 countries, including the United States, Canada, France, and Lithuania, as well as Taiwan, to participate

Opening day will feature a Cosplay fashion show, and on May 28 and June 18, sand sculpture artist Wang Songguan (Wang Tuo) will give live sand sculpture demonstrations, allowing participants to enjoy the fun of playing with sand.To coincide with the Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival, a Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Golden Fulong Line ticket package has been launched this year. The Sand Sculpture Art Festival package for 189 NT dollars includes the shuttle bus, sand sculpture tickets, and a Fulong boxed meal, among other items.