Tung Blossom Festival Kicks Off Across Taiwan; Gu Hsiu-fei Calls for Local Cooperation to Promote Hakka Village Development
The "2026 Tung Blossom Festival" is being held sequentially across 13 counties and cities in Taiwan. Hakka Affairs Council Chairperson Gu Hsiu-fei attended an event in Miaoli, emphasizing the importance of local cooperation to promote Hakka village tourism development, despite adjustments in funding ratios due to amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Kang-chun, Miaoli County, 25th) The "2026 Tung Blossom Festival" series of activities is being held sequentially across 13 counties and cities in Taiwan. Hakka Affairs Council Chairperson Gu Hsiu-fei attended an event in Shitan, Miaoli today, stating that the blooming tung blossoms in the mountains demonstrate nature's healing power. Although amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures will lead to adjustments in funding ratios, she still hopes to work hand-in-hand with local areas to achieve Hakka village tourism development.
The Hakka Affairs Council has connected with 13 counties and cities across Taiwan to organize the "2026 Tung Blossom Festival" series of activities. Events are kicking off today and tomorrow in Miaoli, Yilan, Keelung, and Changhua. Gu Hsiu-fei attended the "Tung Blossom Scented Paths, Roaming Miaoli" event in Shitan Township, Miaoli County today.
Gu Hsiu-fei stated in her speech that the Tung Blossom Festival has been promoted for over 20 years, and the tung blossom landscapes in various places continue to change with the natural environment. People walking into the mountains can appreciate the beauty of tung blossoms and also feel the healing power brought by nature.
Gu Hsiu-fei said that in recent years, the Tung Blossom Festival has gradually developed towards local autonomous development. She thanked local governments and private organizations for their involvement, launching rich and diverse activities, and driving media, businesses, and travel agencies to actively participate, forming a vibrant cultural tourism model.
Gu Hsiu-fei pointed out that central government subsidies will decrease after the amendment to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, and the central and local government funding allocation ratio will face adjustments in the future. She hopes that all sectors can understand each other and jointly promote Hakka village development.
The Hakka Affairs Council provided a press release stating that this year, the Miaoli County Government has connected Shitan, Sanyi, Dahu, and Zaociao townships to plan diverse activities such as mountain trail hiking, Hakka village cultural experiences, and local markets.
In addition to Miaoli, the Hakka Affairs Council noted that Yilan's in-depth hiking, Keelung's Malingshan City secret guided tours, and Changhua's Baguashan Range series of activities each have their unique characteristics. The series of activities is expected to continue until early May. There are also "Tung Blossom Haiku" and "Tung Blossom Photography Exhibition" submission events, inviting the public to participate enthusiastically. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150425
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Kang-chun, Miaoli County, 25th) The "2026 Tung Blossom Festival" series of activities is being held sequentially across 13 counties and cities in Taiwan. Hakka Affairs Council Chairperson Gu Hsiu-fei attended an event in Shitan, Miaoli today, stating that the blooming tung blossoms in the mountains demonstrate nature's healing power. Although amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures will lead to adjustments in funding ratios, she still hopes to work hand-in-hand with local areas to achieve Hakka village tourism development.
The Hakka Affairs Council has connected with 13 counties and cities across Taiwan to organize the "2026 Tung Blossom Festival" series of activities. Events are kicking off today and tomorrow in Miaoli, Yilan, Keelung, and Changhua. Gu Hsiu-fei attended the "Tung Blossom Scented Paths, Roaming Miaoli" event in Shitan Township, Miaoli County today.
Gu Hsiu-fei stated in her speech that the Tung Blossom Festival has been promoted for over 20 years, and the tung blossom landscapes in various places continue to change with the natural environment. People walking into the mountains can appreciate the beauty of tung blossoms and also feel the healing power brought by nature.
Gu Hsiu-fei said that in recent years, the Tung Blossom Festival has gradually developed towards local autonomous development. She thanked local governments and private organizations for their involvement, launching rich and diverse activities, and driving media, businesses, and travel agencies to actively participate, forming a vibrant cultural tourism model.
Gu Hsiu-fei pointed out that central government subsidies will decrease after the amendment to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, and the central and local government funding allocation ratio will face adjustments in the future. She hopes that all sectors can understand each other and jointly promote Hakka village development.
The Hakka Affairs Council provided a press release stating that this year, the Miaoli County Government has connected Shitan, Sanyi, Dahu, and Zaociao townships to plan diverse activities such as mountain trail hiking, Hakka village cultural experiences, and local markets.
In addition to Miaoli, the Hakka Affairs Council noted that Yilan's in-depth hiking, Keelung's Malingshan City secret guided tours, and Changhua's Baguashan Range series of activities each have their unique characteristics. The series of activities is expected to continue until early May. There are also "Tung Blossom Haiku" and "Tung Blossom Photography Exhibition" submission events, inviting the public to participate enthusiastically. (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150425
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