2014 Wanggong Fishing Fire Festival Kicks Off

(Taiwan Business News) At the press conference for the "2014 Wanggong Fishing Fire Festival Series of Events," the powerful lineup for the two-day ocean concert was announced on site. Well-known singer Zhu Lijing also took the stage early to perform. Changhua County Magistrate Zhuo Boyuan warmly invited people from all over the country to take advantage of the weekend holiday on July 5 and 6 to visit Wanggong Fishing Harbor in Changhua for a journey of folk arts and culture, harbor scenery, and a feast of delicious food.

This year marks the 10th year that Changhua's "2014 Wanggong Fishing Fire Festival" has been held. Since its inception, it has gradually gained popularity and affection among the public and has established the reputation of "Gongliao in the north, Kenting in the south, and Wanggong in the center." This year's lineup is very strong, including Zhu Lijing, Zhan Yawen, host Yu Meiren, Cosmos People, and 831 Band, among others, to give the public a joyful ocean music festival while also promoting Wanggong's seafood delicacies, such as the springiest "pearl oysters" and other culinary feasts. In addition, Wanggong also has traditional folk beliefs. Starting at 8 a.m. on July 5, at Wanggong's center of faith, "Fuhai Temple," a blessing carnival will be held, with many procession performances. At the same time, in conjunction with the ocean music festival, brilliant fireworks will be launched at the Bridge of the King's Merit. People from all over the country are welcome to come together on July 5 and 6 to participate in the most spectacular and unforgettable "2014 Wanggong Fishing Fire Festival" series of events.

Fangyuan Wanggong Fishing Harbor is the most distinctive ecological fishing harbor in central Taiwan. Its coastal intertidal zone stretches for 2 or 3 km, and its marine ecology is rich. It also has more than 300 years of oyster farming history. The area's special hanging-style oyster farming method produces plump and plump "pearl oysters," the best ingredient for local specialty snacks - fresh oyster delicacies combined with charming fresh oyster food culture, such as oyster crackers and oyster omelets, which are also nationally renowned state banquet snacks; the unique oyster rack landscape plus the romantic and enchanting "Wanggong Sunset" make it the most distinctive harbor scenery in Changhua.