立法院江啟臣副院長邀請駐臺使節參訪「2025新社花海暨臺中國際花毯節」活動 江啟臣：盼各國協助臺中行銷海外 讓臺中成為國際觀光都市(Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang invites ambassadors in Taiwan to 2025 Sea of Flowers in Xinshe and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival; Vice President Chiang: We hope diplomats will help promote Taichung as a global tourism city)
Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) extended an invitation recently to Raymond F. Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Janusz Bilski, Director of the Polish Office in Taipei, Marco Lombardi, Head of the Italian Economic, Trade, and Cultural Promotion Office in Taipei (IETCPO), Bas Pulles, Representative of the Netherlands Office Taipei (NLOT), Chris Langley, Director of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office, and Sabrina P. Aaron, Director of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office, Taichung Extension Office to the 2025 Sea of Flowers in Xinshe and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival.
江副院長於活動簡報開始前，誠摯歡迎各國貴賓蒞臨此次新社花海與臺中國際花毯節，並向貴賓介紹新社花海活動自開辦迄今已有20年歷史，過去曾因新冠疫情停辦2年，故本年為第18屆，今年特別結合「中臺灣農業行銷展售會」，藉以帶動地方產業並推廣我國優良農產品。江副院長提及，今年新社花海盛事共有三大亮點：第一是民眾熟悉的新社踏青賞花、第二是結合裝置藝術與花卉的「臺中國際花毯節」活動，第三則是中臺灣農產品展售推廣，盼促進在地農產品外銷。
Before start of the event briefing, Vice President Chiang warmly welcomed the foreign dignitaries to the Sea of Flowers in Xinshe and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival. He introduced them to the yearly event, which has been held for 20 years. With a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year marks the 18th edition of the event. Combining the Central Taiwan Agriculture Expo, the event this year worked to invigorate local industries by promoting Taiwan’s agriculture products. Vice President Chiang also highlighted three distinctive features of the event: first, the Sea of Flowers in Xinshe, which local residents are familiar with; second, the way the Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival combined art installations with flowers; third, the promotion of Central Taiwan agricultural products, aiming to increase the overseas sales of local produce.
江副院長指出，去年新社花海共吸引350萬人次參觀，迴響熱烈，希望本屆來訪人次能再創新高峰。江副院長特別鼓勵各駐臺使節協助宣傳，為臺中在地農產品及旅遊觀光拓展外銷市場。隨後，江副院長帶領各國駐臺使節參觀新社花海暨國際花毯節會場，並品嚐在地特色香菇乾、荔枝氣泡飲等在地點心，中午特地於在地葡萄園舉行午宴，邀請各國駐臺使節進行餐敘。
Vice President Chiang pointed out that the Sea of Flowers in Xinshe was well received last year, drawing 3.5 million visitors. He also expressed his hope that the number of visitors this year would reach new heights. In particular, he encouraged ambassadors in Taiwan to help promote the local produce and tourism of Taichung in their respective countries. Later on, he led the ambassadors to visit the Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival and taste local delicacies such as dried mushrooms and lychee sparkling drinks. In the afternoon, he hosted a luncheon in a local vineyard, where he and the ambassadors enjoyed a delightful gathering.
江副院長在午宴開場時風趣地對駐臺使節們表示，「頭上看到喜歡的葡萄皆可直接摘來食用」，他並分享本次活動選址在新社，除因新社是臺灣葡萄的重要產地外，更是臺灣文心蘭等重要花卉出口重鎮，希望藉此機會讓更多外國友人看見臺中這座美麗的城市。
During the luncheon, Vice President Chiang wittily invited the ambassadors to “pluck and eat the grape above your head whenever you want.” Apart from being an important grape-producing area, he explained that Xinshe had also been chosen as the venue for this year’s event because it is a major flower export town. He hoped to take this opportunity to promote the beautiful city to more partners and friends from abroad.
江副院長最後強調，希望能藉此活動進一步行銷臺中的觀光 ，讓臺中成為國際觀光都市，他也期許未來在各駐臺使節的協助下，讓臺中機場能直飛更多國家，臺灣不僅有晶片半導體，還有更多元豐富的產品可以在國際舞台大展身手。本次午宴歷約90分鐘，氣氛熱絡，在贈送紀念品與合影後圓滿結束。
Lastly, Vice President Chiang reiterated that the event aimed to enhance tourism in Taichung, fortifying the city’s status as an international tourism destination. He hoped that by enlisting the help of the ambassadors, Taichung International Airport could develop more direct flights to other destinations. After all, Taiwan should not be known for its semiconductor industry only, as it has a variety of products that are ready to shine in the global arena. After exchanging commemorative gifts and taking photos, the 90-minute luncheon concluded successfully in a warm and cordial atmosphere.
立法院江啟臣副院長於日前邀請美國在臺協會谷立言（Raymond GREENE）處長、波蘭臺北辦事處雅努什（Janusz BILSKI）代表、義大利經濟貿易文化推廣辦事處龍博文（Marco LOMBARDI）代表、荷蘭在臺辦事處浦樂施（Bas PULLES）代表、紐西蘭商工辦事處梁思齊（Chris LANGLEY）代表、馬尼拉經濟文化辦事處臺中分處朱靖雅（Sabrina P. AARON）分處主任等駐臺使節，參訪「2025年新社花海暨臺中國際花毯節」活動。
Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) extended an invitation recently to Raymond F. Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Janusz Bilski, Director of the Polish Office in Taipei, Marco Lombardi, Head of the Italian Economic, Trade, and Cultural Promotion Office in Taipei (IETCPO), Bas Pulles, Representative of the Netherlands Office Taipei (NLOT), Chris Langley, Director of the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office, and Sabrina P. Aaron, Director of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office, Taichung Extension Office to the 2025 Sea of Flowers in Xinshe and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival.
江副院長於活動簡報開始前，誠摯歡迎各國貴賓蒞臨此次新社花海與臺中國際花毯節，並向貴賓介紹新社花海活動自開辦迄今已有20年歷史，過去曾因新冠疫情停辦2年，故本年為第18屆，今年特別結合「中臺灣農業行銷展售會」，藉以帶動地方產業並推廣我國優良農產品。江副院長提及，今年新社花海盛事共有三大亮點：第一是民眾熟悉的新社踏青賞花、第二是結合裝置藝術與花卉的「臺中國際花毯節」活動，第三則是中臺灣農產品展售推廣，盼促進在地農產品外銷。
Before start of the event briefing, Vice President Chiang warmly welcomed the foreign dignitaries to the Sea of Flowers in Xinshe and Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival. He introduced them to the yearly event, which has been held for 20 years. With a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year marks the 18th edition of the event. Combining the Central Taiwan Agriculture Expo, the event this year worked to invigorate local industries by promoting Taiwan’s agriculture products. Vice President Chiang also highlighted three distinctive features of the event: first, the Sea of Flowers in Xinshe, which local residents are familiar with; second, the way the Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival combined art installations with flowers; third, the promotion of Central Taiwan agricultural products, aiming to increase the overseas sales of local produce.
江副院長指出，去年新社花海共吸引350萬人次參觀，迴響熱烈，希望本屆來訪人次能再創新高峰。江副院長特別鼓勵各駐臺使節協助宣傳，為臺中在地農產品及旅遊觀光拓展外銷市場。隨後，江副院長帶領各國駐臺使節參觀新社花海暨國際花毯節會場，並品嚐在地特色香菇乾、荔枝氣泡飲等在地點心，中午特地於在地葡萄園舉行午宴，邀請各國駐臺使節進行餐敘。
Vice President Chiang pointed out that the Sea of Flowers in Xinshe was well received last year, drawing 3.5 million visitors. He also expressed his hope that the number of visitors this year would reach new heights. In particular, he encouraged ambassadors in Taiwan to help promote the local produce and tourism of Taichung in their respective countries. Later on, he led the ambassadors to visit the Taichung International Flower Carpet Festival and taste local delicacies such as dried mushrooms and lychee sparkling drinks. In the afternoon, he hosted a luncheon in a local vineyard, where he and the ambassadors enjoyed a delightful gathering.
江副院長在午宴開場時風趣地對駐臺使節們表示，「頭上看到喜歡的葡萄皆可直接摘來食用」，他並分享本次活動選址在新社，除因新社是臺灣葡萄的重要產地外，更是臺灣文心蘭等重要花卉出口重鎮，希望藉此機會讓更多外國友人看見臺中這座美麗的城市。
During the luncheon, Vice President Chiang wittily invited the ambassadors to “pluck and eat the grape above your head whenever you want.” Apart from being an important grape-producing area, he explained that Xinshe had also been chosen as the venue for this year’s event because it is a major flower export town. He hoped to take this opportunity to promote the beautiful city to more partners and friends from abroad.
江副院長最後強調，希望能藉此活動進一步行銷臺中的觀光 ，讓臺中成為國際觀光都市，他也期許未來在各駐臺使節的協助下，讓臺中機場能直飛更多國家，臺灣不僅有晶片半導體，還有更多元豐富的產品可以在國際舞台大展身手。本次午宴歷約90分鐘，氣氛熱絡，在贈送紀念品與合影後圓滿結束。
Lastly, Vice President Chiang reiterated that the event aimed to enhance tourism in Taichung, fortifying the city’s status as an international tourism destination. He hoped that by enlisting the help of the ambassadors, Taichung International Airport could develop more direct flights to other destinations. After all, Taiwan should not be known for its semiconductor industry only, as it has a variety of products that are ready to shine in the global arena. After exchanging commemorative gifts and taking photos, the 90-minute luncheon concluded successfully in a warm and cordial atmosphere.