July 25, 2018 TnH Global 1

Taichung World Flora Expo 2018 to be held from 3 November

The theme of the 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo is the ‘Sound of blooming’. The three exhibition areas of Taichung World Flora Exposition are the evident presentation of GNP in which the concept of “No Destruction, Just Optimization” has been showcased. If a perfect balance between production, ecosystem and life is created, we can make Mother Nature better and humanity can obtain endless energy from it, creating a positive cycle.

Green – Production – Sharing
The main exhibition venue of “Waipu Expo Site” upholds the core value of sharing with nature, representing the past, present, and future imagination of Taiwan, a country founded on agriculture. To demonstrate the green technology of production and the features of the homeland of flowers and fruits, it especially utilizes smart agriculture to correspond with the objective of Taichung World Flora Exposition in developing quality agriculture. It focuses on safe food, organic, toxic-free and traceability so that not only people can eat them at ease, but also fulfill our responsibility in protecting the environment, creating zero-pollution, and convey the living images of slow food and downshifting. After the Flora Exposition ends, the place will be transformed into an international agriculture creative park. Aside from it, Flower Auction Markets Group has been established and World Orchid Conference will be held in 2020.

Nature – Ecosystem – Coexistence
“Houli Horse Ranch & Forest Park Area” upholds the core value of symbiosis. Originally, the whole Taichung World Flora Exposition was planned to be held here, but leopard cats, a local endangered species, were discovered here in 2014. Therefore, Mayor Lin Chia-lung decided that the protection of the habitat of leopard cats was the first priority and thus reduced a part of exhibition area in Houli Park Area and use Wiapu and Fengyuan as complements. This gesture turned conflict into a win-win situation and created a beautiful homeland that coexists with the ecosystem.

This decision was highly praised internationally. AIPH formally renamed International Flora Exposition to the Taichung World Flora Exposition in 2015 to recognize the decision made by Taichung City Government in protecting the habitat of wild animals.

At the same time, seizing the opportunity for holding the Flora Exposition, the Taichung City Government renovated the centurial horse stable and transformed it into an equestrian arena that meets international standards. In addition, precious old trees and the forest are preserved and made into “Flora Horse Land” and “Forest Garden”. After the Flora Exposition ends, this place will be provided to hold all sorts of equestrian and slow jumping competitions so that the unique historical culture of the horse stable in Houli can be presented and regain its past glory

People – Life – Mutual Good
CNN once introduced Taichung as the most livable city in Taiwan, and Fengyuan Huluduan Park Area is the best model of the good life in Taichung.

Juanpitzu River, a river that was built for agricultural irrigation, flows by the farmland quietly and has accompanied the people. However, with the development of cities, humanity and the rivers are getting less and less intimate due to the separation of concrete. Nowadays, hydrophilic environments can be built with ecological measures to create a world-class “Riverbank Flora City”. Art exhibitions and riverbank activities including pastries, gourmets, canoe, and light festival are available on this longest Riverbank Floral Corridor in Taiwan. The area upholds the core value of culture and mutual good and re-interprets the relationships between water and humanity. It not only has the power to cure people of their fatigue, but is also combined with local pastry culture and presents citizens with a banquet of flowers and gourmets. After the Flora Exposition ends, this place will become a pastry museum.

Taichung World Flora Exposition is not just a flash in the pan; it is a journey and an opportunity for development. We ponder what the people need with human-oriented mindsets. Further on, what can Taichung World Flora Exposition bring to the world?

Therefore, the sustainable utilization of the Flora Exposition venues and the transportation, economic, cultural and tourism constructions that come with it will all be kept in order to bring about sustainable development for suburban areas and set the foundation for the further development of Taichung.

Taichung World Flora Exposition is a period in which progress is presented. The Flora Exposition is a platform to present the world with the hard works of the flower and fruit farmers of Taiwan, the ingenuity of the cultural creativity design, the endeavors of the volunteers, and even the highly-praised human kindness of Taiwan. It allows the world to focus on Taichung. Most importantly, it allows the world to further understand Taiwan.

Through concrete designing implementation, people can walk into Mother Nature and feel the spiritual banquet presented by the land and create happiness in our lives. The livelihoods of local residents can become more convenient due to related constructions and make more people feel happy thanks to the Flora Exposition.