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WanJin Azalea Photography Exhibition Opens, New Taipei City Hall Transforms into a Colorful Sea of Flowers

From Liberty Times · (13m ago) Chinese Positive tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The WanJin Azalea Photography Exhibition has opened at the New Taipei City Hall, transforming the space into a vibrant floral display.
  • The exhibition showcases award-winning photographs and floral art installations, running until May 13.
  • Vice Mayor Liu He-ran presented awards to photography contest winners, celebrating the local 'WanJin Azalea' brand which has garnered international recognition.

New Taipei City Hall has been transformed into a stunning floral wonderland with the opening of the WanJin Azalea Photography Exhibition. This event not only highlights the beauty of the azaleas but also celebrates the success of the local 'WanJin Azalea' brand, which has achieved significant international acclaim.

The WanJin Azalea Photography Exhibition is on display in the first-floor lobby of the New Taipei City Government, combining award-winning photographic works with floral installations.

— Reporter Lai Xiao-tongDescribing the scene at the opening of the exhibition.

The exhibition features a collection of award-winning photographs that capture the essence of the azaleas in various settings, complemented by exquisite floral art installations. This fusion of photography and floral design offers a unique aesthetic experience for visitors, showcasing the artistic talent nurtured within the region.

New Taipei City has cultivated Taiwan's first 'WanJin Azalea'. The city government has assisted flower farmers in building intelligent aesthetic greenhouses, creating a high-quality agricultural environment that attracts young farmers back to their hometowns. By establishing a regional brand, it has consolidated local cohesion, making WanJin Azalea a standout with 19 international awards and 20 international trophies.

— Liu He-ranVice Mayor of New Taipei City, highlighting the success and support for the local azalea brand.

Vice Mayor Liu He-ran's presence at the award ceremony underscored the city's commitment to supporting local agriculture and fostering a thriving environment for young farmers. The success of the WanJin Azaleas, including their 19 international awards and 20 international trophies, is a testament to the city's efforts in developing a strong regional brand and promoting local pride. The photography competition itself attracted 147 excellent entries from across Taiwan, demonstrating the widespread appeal and artistic inspiration drawn from these local blooms.

The creators combined the beauty of azaleas with environmental imagery, showcasing diverse perspectives and rich expressive power. The judging process involved more than 10 rounds of cross-scoring. The award-winning works reached a high standard in terms of light and shadow control, compositional layers, and thematic interpretation, possessing both aesthetic appeal and artistic conception.

— Peng Yun-fengChief judge of the photography competition and chairman of the New Taipei City Photography Association, commenting on the quality of the submitted works.
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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.

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