1. WELCOME It’s nice to see you here. Are you ready to explore the Hakka culture?

2. Have you ever heard of the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival? Follow me! Let’s see more about it. FirstStop

3. Snow is a rare sight in Taiwan. But during April and May, tourists can see something just as beautiful as snow. The Hakkas call it “ May Snow. ” May Snow

4. May Snow doesn ’ t come from clouds. It is actually Tung blossoms that fall off Tung trees. Many of the blossoms fall and carpet the ground. The ground looks like it is covered in a blanket of snow. May Snow

5. May Snow can only be seen during the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival. Tung woods can be found near Hakka towns in central and northern Taiwan. Tung Woods Locations

6. The festival cooperates with county administrations of Yilan, Keelung, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, and Nantou. There are 10 counties, 25 towns, and 45 units subsidized in total. The Hakka Tung Blossom Festival

7. Source: www.flickr.com/photos/nlpstrow en/2470321229/ www.flickr.com/photos/nlpstrow en/2470321229/ The Tung Blossom Map

8. The Hakka Tung Blossom Festival is probably best known for its snowy white blossoms. However, the Hakka culture is just as interesting. After all, the festival was inspired by it.

9. The Council for Hakka Affairs started the festival in 2002. It wants tourists to appreciate the Hakka culture. There are many things to do at the festival.

10. 2009 Hakka Tung Blossom Festival emphasizes cultural rooting in local areas, refinement, profession, and art. On the basis of the past, it may unite Hakka culture, industries, and tourist industries more completely.

11. Through the cooperative mode of “planning from central administration, franchise from enterprises, implement by local administration, and community construction,” industries and the image of Tung blossom are associated together to develop creative ideas, integrate resources, and lead every town and club to hold diversified cultural and industrial activities.

12. Activities include singing Hakka songs, holding concerts, taking photos, making tea, and eating Hakka food. Some people even go there to paint. It isn ’ t hard to find a beautiful scene in the Tung woods.

13. Everyone is invited to the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival. People who need a break from the noisy cities should go to the festival. It will be a relaxing experience.

14. The Hakka Tung Blossom Festival Theme Website also welcome everyone to visit for obtaining updated information of activities, real-time blossom report, and schedule arrangement for Tung blossom appreciation.

15. For visitors’ convenience to appreciate Tung blossom, the Festival especially prints 200 thousand brochures of Tung blossom distribution map this year.

16. The content includes Tung blossom pathways, special scenic spots of various places, shops of Tung blossom products, and discounts.

17. You may have this brochure in visitor centers of Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, service areas of Freeways, Stations of King Bus, motor vehicles offices, and direct-sale gas stations of Chinese Petroleum Corporation.

18. Q & A Tourist: When is the Tung blossom festival held every year? Tour Guide: Tourist: Tour Guide: Where can Tung woods be found? Tourist: Tour Guide: How many petals does a Tung blossom have?

19. How beautiful those Tung flowers are! And how interesting Tung Blossom Festival it is! Check out the website and enjoy the festival.