Typhoon Bewin Approaches: Taoyuan Beetle Festival Rescheduled

The Yangchu Trail Beetle Festival in Taoyuan's Luzhu District has been rescheduled due to the approaching Typhoon Bewin. Originally set for July 11-12, the event was canceled by the Taoyuan City Agriculture Bureau on July 6.

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The Yangchu Trail Beetle Festival has been canceled due to Typhoon Bewin.

To ensure the public still has a chance to experience the festival, additional dates have been added for July 8-9. The bureau emphasized that the original dates are now fully canceled. Limited spots are available, and interested individuals are encouraged to check the "Yangchu Club" and "Taoyuan Good Farmer" Facebook pages for registration and schedule information.

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To allow the public to experience the event, new dates have been added.

Typhoon Bewin is forecast to bring increasing winds and waves to Taiwan's coast starting Thursday, with its closest approach expected on Friday and Saturday. The Central Weather Administration indicated that a sea typhoon warning might be issued as early as Thursday. Considering safety for mountain trails and outdoor activities, the city government decided to adjust the festival's schedule to mitigate risks associated with the storm.

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We advise the public to monitor weather information and take safety precautions.