Welcoming early summer, business districts across New Taipei City have carefully planned a series of events to invite the public to explore local culture in depth. First to kick off is the Jiufen Business District, which is holding the &ldquoJiufen Hospitality Festival&rdquo from now until May 31. The event combines lantern night tours, qipao (cheongsam) experiences, and DIY lantern making, creating the nation&rsquos only mountain lantern walking experience. Guided by local historians, visitors can stroll through narrow alleys and soak in the nostalgic charm. The event takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the period. Shoppers who spend NT$500 or more at participating tea houses can redeem a DIY Lantern Experience Ticket. For more details, please contact the Jiufen Business District Service Center (Tel: 02-24968978).
Next, on June 7, the Ruifang Business District will host the &ldquoRuifang Old Street Outdoor Film Festival,&rdquo screening films related to mining culture along the historic street, bringing back memories of the mining era. The event features a nostalgic market, check-in prize draws, and performances by street artists and Ruifang Vocational High School's honor guard, creating a festive retro atmosphere. At the same time, the area around Ruifang Train Station will hold the &ldquo100 Years of Ruifang Glory Exhibition,&rdquo taking visitors on a journey through historical memories.
In 2024, the Ruifang Old Street Business District hosted the Ruifang Old Street Outdoor Film Festival (This image provided by Ruifang Old Street Business District / Photo: Screenshot from New Taipei City Government website)
From June 15 to 29, the Pinglin Business District will launch the &ldquoWander in Pinglin &ndash Tea Offering Cultural Season,&rdquo with guided tea culture tours, tea offering rituals, spring tea evaluations, and tea plantation walks. From June 22 to August 31, visitors can collect stamps at partner stores and check in on the &ldquoCome Explore Pinglin Business District&rdquo Facebook page to enter a prize draw and win NT$1,000 vouchers, premium New Taipei tea, or iron-packed pouchong tea, offering a cultural journey immersed in the aroma of tea.
Pinglin Business District launches the &ldquoWander in Pinglin &ndash Tea Offering Cultural Season&rdquo event (This image provided by Pinglin Business District / Photo: Screenshot from New Taipei City Government website)
According to New Taipei City&rsquos Economic Development Department, in response to the upcoming 2025 World Masters Games, from now until June 10, athletes, team staff, and accompanying persons over 12 years old can claim a NT$200 Business District Voucher online each week, which can be used at 13 business districts throughout the city, enjoying special offers while exploring the city.
The department further stated that since the launch of the &ldquoNew Taipei Business District Revitalization Subsidy Program&rdquo in 2020, it has encouraged business districts to independently organize unique events integrated with local culture, generating over NT$400 million in business opportunities. For 2025, 27 business districts have submitted applications, planning diverse themed events such as night tours, outdoor films, shopping lotteries, and agricultural experiences, aiming to invigorate the local economy and enrich community livelihoods.
Events in New Taipei's business districts continue year-round, integrating local features, cultural elements, festive ambiance, and creative marketing to create memorable experiences unique to each district. The public is warmly invited to visit New Taipei and experience the vibrant energy while boosting the local economy. For more information, visit the Economic Development Department's website (https://www.economic.ntpc.gov.tw/) or follow the "Come Explore New Taipei Economic Development Department" Facebook page.
