The Tangerine and Strawberry Festival in Shitan Township, Miaoli County will be held on the 14th and 15th

The annual Tangerine and Strawberry Festival in Shitan Township, Miaoli County will grandly take place on the 14th and 15th on Xindian Old Street in Shitan Township. Free shuttle buses will be provided on the day of the event. Miaoli Deputy Magistrate Deng Guiju welcomes visitors from all over the country to come to Miaoli during the weekend holiday to experience the local rural atmosphere and enjoy fruit picking.

This year, the planted area of tankan oranges in Shitan Township is about 100 hectares, with an output of about 300 metric tons; the planted area of strawberries is about 30 hectares, with an output of about 200,000 jin. Due to last year's cold damage, tankan orange production was lower, but the quality was unaffected. Before the Lunar New Year, tankan oranges and strawberries are in peak season, with a sweet-and-sour taste. The public is welcome to place orders as soon as possible, making them the best choice for Lunar New Year gifts.

Miaoli Deputy Magistrate Deng Guiju said that Shitan in Miaoli has good air and good water quality, and the quality of its agricultural products is beyond reproach. The event was specially held in Zhubei to market Miaoli's high-quality tankan oranges and strawberries, hoping to attract tourists from Hsinchu to choose Miaoli for a nearby weekend light trip, experience Miaoli's Hakka village culture, and enjoy local fruit picking.

Shitan Township Chief Xie Chunmei said that in addition to producing high-quality fruit, Shitan Township's Xindian Old Street also contains many cultural attractions, such as a century-old longan tree, a laundry pit, and an old granary. This event also arranges rich and diverse artistic performances, rice food tastings, and Mr. Lion ceramic painting DIY based on local characteristics. The public across the country is welcome to participate enthusiastically. For details, please visit http://dcd.sytes.net/jml2017/ or contact Ms. Chen of the Agriculture Section of Shitan Township Office at 037-931301#72, or Mr. Shen of Shitan Township Farmers' Association at 037-932281.