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Head to Yunlin for the Holiday! 50 Trendy Stalls Open, Yunlin Lawn Transforms into Summer Carnival

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Yunlin County is hosting a "Trendy Market" event with over 50 stalls featuring local products, food, and creative brands.
  • The event, held on June 19-20, coincides with the Dragon Boat Festival holiday and includes performances and games.
  • Activities range from watermelon-eating contests to handmade crafts, aiming to showcase Yunlin's vitality and local agricultural stories.

Yunlin County is transforming its Cultural Affairs Department lawn into a vibrant summer carnival with the "Cool Summer x Trendy Market" event, running on June 19 and 20. This festive market coincides with the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, offering residents and visitors a lively destination filled with over 50 unique stalls.

The market showcases a diverse array of local agricultural products, specialty foods, youth entrepreneurship brands, and cultural and creative goods. Attendees can enjoy a rich program of artistic performances, interactive games, and various experiential activities designed for all ages. The event aims to highlight Yunlin's local charm and energetic spirit during the holiday break.

The Trendy Market is held approximately eight times a year and consistently attracts thousands of visitors. This special edition, combined with the Dragon Boat Festival, features local specialties like Erlun watermelons, Taiwan Beer, and family-friendly games.

โ€” Xie MingxuanCultural Affairs Director Xie Mingxuan describing the scale and offerings of the Yunlin market event.

Cultural Affairs Director Xie Mingxuan noted that the Trendy Market is held approximately eight times a year and consistently attracts thousands of visitors. This special edition, combined with the Dragon Boat Festival, features local specialties like Erlun watermelons, Taiwan Beer, and family-friendly games. Performances include unplugged music, acrobatics, and a dreamy bubble show, ensuring entertainment for everyone.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, the event includes Dragon Boat Festival-themed activities such as a handmade็ฒฝๅญ (zongzi, rice dumpling) charm workshop, a "ping pong toss zongzi" game, and a dragon boat-themed photo booth. County Magistrate Zhang Li-shan expressed hope that the market would allow people to connect with the agricultural stories from farm to table and experience Yunlin's warmth and vitality. The event runs from the afternoon into the evening, encouraging the public to step outdoors and embrace the market's lively atmosphere.

We hope that through the Trendy Market, everyone can learn about the agricultural stories from farm to table and feel Yunlin's warmth and vitality during the holiday.

โ€” Zhang Li-shanCounty Magistrate Zhang Li-shan expressing the goals and aspirations for the Yunlin market event.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.