Taking place in the Chaozhou Railway Park, the "2023 Pingtung Railway Cultural Festival" (2023屏東鐵道文化祭) is scheduled to run until November 26. The organizers also want to introduce event-related cultural and creative items and host over 60 railway cultural activities, in addition to introducing ticketed, limited-edition painted trains for passengers to ride. Through this event, the Pingtung County Government seeks to increase the public's understanding of Pingtung.
Pingtung Railway Cultural Festival features painted trains and 60 railway cultural activities.Photo provided by Cultural Affairs Department of Pingtung County Government
In addition to holding a railway culture festival and connecting six towns and cities along the railway, the mayor of Pingtung County (周春米) stated that this is the first time the county has linked railway and art experiences. The Minister of MOTC (王國材) also mentioned how the Chaozhou Railway Park is large and excellent for entertaining families. As a result, in order to integrate railroad maintenance, local history, and cultural significance, the Taiwan Railways Administration will be requested to relocate the best carriages and amenities to the park, making it the primary tourist destination in Pingtung.
Pingtung Railway Cultural Festival features painted trains and 60 railway cultural activities.Photo provided by Cultural Affairs Department of Pingtung County Government
Furthermore, the Pingtung County Government's Cultural Affairs Department announced that on November 25 and 26, admission to the Chaozhou Railway Park would be free of charge for the whole event. Please visit the Pingtung County Government Cultural Affairs Department Facebook page for further information on the event.
