Taichung's Jianguo Market will mark 10 years at its current site on September 13 with the "Ten Years of Jianguo, Remembering Market Flavors" event, offering more than 1,000 portions of traditional foods for free. A family Beyblade competition will also be held, inviting visitors to experience the market's changes over the past decade.
The event focuses on traditional market flavors, including sweet tangyuan, rice noodle soup and iced grass jelly, available in limited quantities. A market treasure hunt will also guide visitors to featured shops across five zones, with completed tasks earning raffle tickets.
The family activity features a Beyblade competition for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18, accompanied by a parent. Participants who check in receive a raffle ticket, while early registrants can get an eco-friendly shopping bag. Winners will receive market specialties and PX Mart gift vouchers.
Jianguo Public Retail Market opened in 1972 and moved to its current location in September 2016 as part of railway elevation and central district renewal plans. After 10 years, it continues to serve as a traditional market while improving its environment and services, and has recently received a five-star market rating.
Online registration for the family Beyblade competition opens September 6 and is limited to 64 teams. The first 25 teams to register will receive an eco-friendly shopping bag. The competition takes place September 13, with registration available through the event's online registration page.
