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Nantou Chocolate Coffee Festival Draws 370,000 Visitors Over Holiday Weekend

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nantou Chocolate Coffee Festival attracted over 370,000 visitors during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
  • Participating vendors reported sales of 16.67 million yuan, an increase of over 5 million yuan from the previous year.
  • The festival, themed "Exceptionally Coffee-Hearted," runs until June 28 and includes concerts and fireworks.

The 6th Nantou Chocolate Coffee Festival has drawn significant crowds, attracting over 370,000 visitors during the recent three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The event, held in Puli's Fuxing Hot Spring area, has seen a substantial increase in vendor sales, reaching 16.67 million yuan.

This figure represents an increase of more than 5 million yuan compared to last year's festival. Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua highlighted the event's success, attributing it to exciting performances, valuable themed day experiences, and impressive fireworks displays visible throughout Puli.

Under the theme "Exceptionally Coffee-Hearted," the festival aims to offer a rich experience of coffee, performances, and local cuisine. Organizers estimate that the event generated over 200 million yuan in related tourism and accommodation revenue for the greater Puli area.

The festival continues until June 28, and visitors are encouraged to attend. The county government plans to present the festival's overall achievements to the county council to secure future funding and further enhance event planning. The county aims to ensure visitors, both domestic and international, leave with the best possible memories.

The Chocolate Coffee Festival has been exceptionally popular. The performances are wonderful, the themed days offer great value, and the fireworks are spectacular. We anticipate even larger crowds in the coming weekends.

— Hsu Shu-huaNantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua commented on the festival's success and anticipated continued popularity.
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