Hawaii County Delegation Visits Hualien: Praises Recycled Resources and Indigenous Crafts
The newly elected Mayor of Hawaii County, C. Kimo Alameda, led a delegation to visit Hualien, its sister city. The four-day exchange focused on circular economy, disaster prevention education, and traditional indigenous crafts.
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Hawaii County, USA, is a sister city of Hualien. The new Mayor, C. Kimo Alameda, led a delegation to Hualien for a four-day visit focusing on recycled resources, disaster prevention education, stone-stacking culture, and traditional indigenous crafts.
Mayor Alameda and his team visited Hualien from the 22nd to the 25th, during which he met with Hualien County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei. The two leaders signed a 'Reaffirmation Declaration of Sister City Friendship.'
Hsu Chen-wei noted that Hawaii County was Hualien's first sister city, a bond that has lasted half a century since 1971. The declaration emphasizes that based on over 50 years of friendship and respect, the two sides will continue to exchange experiences in disaster prevention, sustainable tourism, and youth interaction.
Mayor Alameda mentioned that there are currently more than 4,000 Taiwanese living in Hawaii, making the relationship very close. He expressed inspiration from Hualien's technology in transforming the cement industry into a circular economy and intends to bring the concept of combining waste management with carbon reduction back to Hawaii.
Alameda, who has indigenous heritage, also praised the indigenous delicacies and experienced the unique banana fiber craft, feeling the indigenous respect for the land and culture as a form of slow travel tourism.
Furthermore, the stone-stacking art at Qixingtan, promoted by the Hualien County Government, was highly appreciated. Alameda said he felt the healing energy of the land and ocean, finding inner peace through dialogue with nature.
The Hualien County Government stated that by arranging activities in environmental protection, disaster prevention, art, and culture, the delegation gained a deep understanding of Hualien in a short time. Future activities will continue to increase international awareness of Hualien, deepening cultural ties and promoting sustainable tourism growth.
Mayor Alameda and his team visited Hualien from the 22nd to the 25th, during which he met with Hualien County Magistrate Hsu Chen-wei. The two leaders signed a 'Reaffirmation Declaration of Sister City Friendship.'
Hsu Chen-wei noted that Hawaii County was Hualien's first sister city, a bond that has lasted half a century since 1971. The declaration emphasizes that based on over 50 years of friendship and respect, the two sides will continue to exchange experiences in disaster prevention, sustainable tourism, and youth interaction.
Mayor Alameda mentioned that there are currently more than 4,000 Taiwanese living in Hawaii, making the relationship very close. He expressed inspiration from Hualien's technology in transforming the cement industry into a circular economy and intends to bring the concept of combining waste management with carbon reduction back to Hawaii.
Alameda, who has indigenous heritage, also praised the indigenous delicacies and experienced the unique banana fiber craft, feeling the indigenous respect for the land and culture as a form of slow travel tourism.
Furthermore, the stone-stacking art at Qixingtan, promoted by the Hualien County Government, was highly appreciated. Alameda said he felt the healing energy of the land and ocean, finding inner peace through dialogue with nature.
The Hualien County Government stated that by arranging activities in environmental protection, disaster prevention, art, and culture, the delegation gained a deep understanding of Hualien in a short time. Future activities will continue to increase international awareness of Hualien, deepening cultural ties and promoting sustainable tourism growth.