Tainan International Mango Festival Kicks Off, Events Across Districts in July

Tainan's International Mango Festival has officially opened, celebrating the region's prized fruit with a series of events designed to boost global marketing and local tourism. Despite intermittent rain, the opening ceremony at Toucheng Farm in Danei attracted a significant crowd eager to enjoy the sweet flavors of summer.

The festival, now in its 14th year, will span across several districts, including Nanhsi, Zuojhen, and Yujing, with specific events planned for July 5, 11, and 12. This multi-location approach aims to showcase the diverse origins and characteristics of Tainan's mangoes.

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Tainan mangoes have successfully entered European countries such as France and the UK, and have also been exported to places like New Zealand and Canada, all receiving high praise, demonstrating that the quality has reached a top-tier level.

Mayor Huang Wei-che emphasized the fruit's international success, noting its positive reception in markets like France, the UK, New Zealand, and Canada. He expressed a commitment to further developing export channels, particularly in Japan and South Korea, ensuring that the hard work of local farmers gains worldwide recognition. The festival integrates agricultural products, local cuisine, tourism, and interactive experiences, inviting visitors to discover the unique charm of Tainan's mangoes.

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The total domestic mango harvest is estimated to exceed 165,000 metric tons this year. Tainan has the largest area, accounting for more than half. The government fully assists from production to marketing, also initiating processing, and encouraging intelligent facility cultivation to reduce the impact of climate change and ensure quality, and strengthening cold chain logistics to facilitate the expansion of more diverse channels.

Chen Chi-jung, deputy director of the Agriculture and Food Agency, reported that Taiwan's total mango harvest is estimated to exceed 165,000 metric tons this year, with Tainan accounting for over half of the production. The government is providing comprehensive support, from cultivation to marketing, including processing initiatives and promoting smart farming technologies to mitigate climate change impacts and maintain quality. Enhancements to cold chain logistics are also underway to facilitate broader market access.

Japanese guest Mayor Goto Ryu of Usa City expressed his delight in tasting the sweet Tainan mangoes and anticipates deepening cultural, tourism, and industrial exchanges between Japan and Tainan. The event also included an awards ceremony for the year's best Aiwen mangoes, with farmer Lin Yu-hsiu taking the top prize.

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It is a pleasure to lead a delegation to the event and personally taste the sweet flavor of Tainan mangoes. This trip, accompanied by representatives from various regions, I look forward to continuing to deepen exchanges and cooperation in culture, tourism, and industry between the two sides in the future, promoting friendship and development.