Vol 67

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THE "TOWN OF l"'lOT SPRING" us: Stiotntazst- Wstcoms to GUEIDAN, Tm NAN

In this 1,-"ear, the Gueidan hot spring at Tainan is going to he the First, and the on_l}'one at the time, hot spring source systemalicalh,-' developed by the public division.Fatcept the hostels running the hot spring businesses now at Gueidan, some hotelowners from d.i.fl'hrent cities were already attracted by die investments- Thedeputy mayor Lin Cinrong promised diat the Tainan Tourism Bureau will assistthe investors actively to apply for the licenses needed to operate hot springhusinesses-

which increases the outflow of hot spring dran1aticall}' front I5 tons to 563 tensper clay and therefore allows the operation of larger businesses — to rnalte Gueidanthe town of hot spring in southern. The full)-' planned piping of water is going tohe the greatest advantage of the development hy the government.

By new the carbonate hot spring, so called “the spring of beauty". was constructed.and more pools of springs were expected to finish in this April. Gueidan hot springwas well-l-tnown during the occupation of Iapanese, which has “Five Phase Springs: Salty, Sticlqr. Clear, Hot and Muddy Springs with different effects on curingillnesses.

The hloont of Gueidans hot spring was an accidental gain after Iiasdan Earthqualte,

Sescuu EItHIaITIoI-~| or Tatum Cuttuaat Hstutaos -THE CUMBIHED EXHIBITION WITH Sououston CULTURAL Paar.

The cultural heritage is the Inost important asset in continuing the tradition ofevery culture. In Tainan, the items of registered tangible and intangible culturalheritage, according to Provisional Dffice ofNational Center for Cultural Heritage, are up to I51 including temples, forts, traditional dances, handicrafts and localreligions. Except natural scenes, Tainan's heritage covers all other dasses sortingby Cultural Heritage Conservation Law ofTaiwan.

The combined exhibition of Tainan Cultural Center and Soulangh Cultural Parltstarts from this Ianuar}-I to March 25th and taltes place at Strulangh Cultural Park, in order to bring the abundant culture ofTainan to the world. the exhi-bition, the documentary “Image - Sira}-ta - The Shamans and Ceremonies ofSira}-ta", which was published, is going to he played showing the traditionsof the aboriginal tribe in Tainan. Besides going to the exhibition, one can downl-oad the real ti.Ine information about Tainan's heritage through the intelligencecell phone program.

Information of the Exhibition:

Date: Ianuary to March 15th, U9:DD to 1'?:Dfl every Wednesday to Sunday.

Addrms: Hall AID, Tainan Soulangh Cultural Park (No. 130, Liou'an,Liou'an Vil., Iiali Dist, Tainan)

EVENTS t_

Tatum ancient CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL Ivmsatuou

Date: February 12th, 20121 2 It P: ht

Location: Tainan City Hall (No.6, Sec. 2, Yonghua Rd., !!.§..'..-i_F..E*'.'L*'.'l.i'l§1Ii,3,,,|,Anping Dist., Tainan City} i|.6-mrt,

Free registration for 3|-<1 Fun Run will open at I" a.ni., i_ iiand the race will start at B a.ni.

After the race. each participant will receive a free gift,and we welcome you to enjoy snacks and visit historical _.. . .. _ .-_._sites in Tainan. E T : r:::._i_. TI

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Tainan Ancient Capital lntemational Marathon Map:

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TAINM4 Daculo EXHIBITION

Date: February 2nd to 12th, 2012

Location: Tainan Park [Intersection of Beirnen Rd.and Gongyuan Rd., North Dist., Tainan City)

The Orchid Exhibition cooperates with Flower Exhibition in Tainan Park.Welconie to watch the orchids which are cultivated locallv in Tainan aswell as internationally famous and awarded.

EVENTS

Elllg LANTERN FESTIVAL EVENTS

Taiwan's Techno Prince Nerha dance groups competitionDate: February »-tut and SthLocation: Sinying Tairih Temple [I-io.45-2, Taiaihgong,

Sinying Dist., Tainan City}

ileflta, known as “Third Prince", is regarded as the tutelarygod of many drivers. Taiwan‘s Techno Prince Hezha dancewhich presents a fusion of popular culture and Taiwanesetraditional art has performed on international stage several times

‘fanshuei Beehive FirecrackersDate: February EllihLocation: ‘fansi-Iuei Wu Temple {f~io.B?‘, Wumiao Rd.,

‘fanshuei D‘ist., Tainan City]

Fireworks Festival is a traditional ritual and event of LanternFestival. The fireworks symbolize the exorcism of demons andb-ring people good luck. if you want to experience the tradition,please prepare well for protection before being bombarded.

Welcome Spring Bull on Lantern Festival Er;International Fireworks Festival

Date: February firthLocation: CIrt.i'Iodo.Ir. Luerhmen Shengmu Temple (Ho. toll,

i‘.ZherIg’an Rd., Annan Dist, Tainan City]

The ritual of Spring Bull [a bull statue} is the main event onLantern Festival; before scrambling for the Spring Bull, thereis a Spring Bull parade, which brings people good luck and aplentiful harvest.In the night, the firework show will display at S p.m., whichis the famous event of Shengmu Temple.

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