Image source: Taiwan's "China Times Electronic News"
The COVID-19 epidemic has spread, the death toll abroad continues to rise, and the island's tourism industry has been greatly affected. Taitung htmlThe largest international hot air balloon carnival carnival event in 41 years will be The opening has been postponed to July 11. Although the opening is postponed, the number of days will not be shortened, so that people can have a good time.
The Taitung International Hot Air Balloon Carnival enters its 10th anniversary this year. The Taitung County Government has also prepared many celebration activities and announced that there will be unexpected surprises, in order to continue this hot air balloon craze and enhance the public Willingness to visit Taitung.
However, due to the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic, the tourism industry has entered a cold winter. Taiwan Epidemic Command Center also stated on the 25th that considering the long-term close contact between people at gatherings and high risk of transmission, from now on, more than 100 people indoors and more than 100 people outdoors Public gatherings with more than 500 people are recommended to be suspended.
In this regard, the Taitung County Government Transportation and Tourism Development Department stated that in response to the epidemic, and considering that tourists come from all over the world, after discussion and deliberation, the International Hot Air Balloon Carnival will not be canceled for the time being, but will be postponed. It was originally scheduled to debut on June 27 It has been extended to July 11, but the number of activity days has not been reduced and will remain at 51 days until August 30.
The relevant bureaus of the Taitung County government are tightening the clock for marketing hot air balloons. Taitung County Mayor Rao Qingling recently personally filmed the short film "I want to see you hot air balloon! Easter eggs! Easter eggs! Where are they? 711 to 830, see you there or not".
