Redefine green, nature & people
> The 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition invites the world to discover the ‘Sound of Blooming’
O Na tiny island that spans just 36,000sq km lies more than 200 mountains that stand 3,000m above sea level. The island of Taiwan, formerly known as “Formosa” which means beautiful island in Portuguese, is renown for its great biodiversity. Moreover, its people are deeply involved in nature and the environment.
The best way to fully understand the beauty of Taiwan is to visit Taichung. And this year, the city plays host to the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition for the first time. Founded on the ‘Sound of Blooming”; it is said that the exposition hopes to open every person’s heart to re-listen to the message our land is trying to convey and redefine the meaning of GNP, which traditionally refers to Gross National Product.
The event is founded on the idea of presenting the world with a “different” view of GNP; one where it no longer represents cold numbers that add up to product value, instead represents the value of harmonious development of a green ecosystem (Green), natural manufacturing (Nature) and humanitarian livelihood (People).
By setting “Discover GNP: Rediscover Green, Nature and People” as the theme of the event, the GNP is given a brand new definition.
The 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition will run from Nov 3 until April 24, 2019, across three venues Houli, Waipu and Fengyuan. All three districts are dedicated to ecological conservation, specialty agriculture and environmental enhancement.
With “no destruction, improvement only” as the principle of design, green technology is utilised to preserve the land and further demonstrate its amazing vitality. International Flora Exposition” to its current title, to emphasise and share with the world, its resolution on safeguarding the habitat of wild animals.
The Houli Horse Ranch & Forest Park Area takes pride in its long and established history of horse riding and cycling culture; hence Taichung City government renovated the century-old stables and transformed it into an equestrian arena that meets international standards. Additionally, the precious old trees and forests are preserved and presented as Flora Horse Land and Forest Garden.
After the expo, this place will be open to hold all sorts of equestrian and show jumping competitions so as to retain the unique historical culture of Houli’s horse stables and help regain its past glory. include the well-known dancingdoll orchid and flaming lily, which are exported to all over the world.
The Waipu Yongfong Park Area will be developed using the agristartup 4.0 technology. It will offer opportunities for smart agriculture, answering the call of the expo to generate specialised agriculture that underlines safe food, organic and toxin-free produce. This also fulfils the responsibility in protecting the environment, creating zero-pollution and conveying lifestyles that promote slow food and slow living.
After the expo, this place will be transformed into an international agri-startup park, which embodies five agriculture values: farmers, agriculture, farms, produce and produce processing. “Floral Metropolis by the Water”. The blueprints of the Fengyuan Huludun Park boasts a life experience park, complemented with music, reading, eating, exercise and living as its themes. It also combines local art and paintings, forestry and baking industries, simply to create a sustainable ecological park by the riverbank. After the expo, a pastry museum becomes of it.
For Taichung, this expo is by no means merely a one-time event that exits like spent firework. It is a people-centred journey and opportunity which takes into consideration what people need and what it can offer the world.
It is a platform to showcase to the world the fruits and flowers of Taiwanese farmers, the skilful designs of architects, the aesthetic perspectives of horticulturists, and the warmth of the Taiwanese people.
While embracing the diversity of the world, the inclusiveness of Taichung is demonstrated for Taichung to see the world, in return, the world to discover and recognise Taichung and Taiwan.
For more information, visit http://2018floraexpo.tw/