Fahrenheit endorses Taiwan Tourism and put on a glove puppetry show in Japan, Thursday December 11, 2008 Taiwan
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Source: UDN
Translated by catalie @ http://asianfanatics.net
Under the invitation of the Tourism Bureau’s Transport Department, idol group Fahrenheit held a Wish To See You in Taiwan endorsement event in Tokyo, Japan today. The four of them performed a modernised glove puppetry show of “Journey to the West”, introducing Taiwan’s cuisine and tourist attractions. The result was a success.
After idol group F4 endorsed Taiwan tourism and allowed Taiwan to receive $1.1 billion in tourism earnings, today the Tourism Bureau’s transport department invited Fahrenheit to endorse. Today at large Tokyo hotel, a press conference was held with over 200 reporters at the location. Japanese singer Mai Kuraki also especially came to congratulate them and offer flowers.
At the press conference, the short clip of Fahrenheit endorsing “Wish To See You Again in Taiwan” was broadcasted, portraying the youthful, energetic aspects of Taiwan. The host asked them to each introduce tourist attractions they would recommend the most.
Calvin Chen recommended Taichung Garden’s Moon Pavillion. He said this was where they celebrated the opening of Taiwan’s North-South Railway.
Dadong (Jiro Wang) recommended the National Palace Museum. He said the museum had over 600,000 antiques. He said the meticulous engraved work of the “Emerald Cabbage” was worthing having a look at.
Wu Chun recommended Kenting. He said the Kenting scenery was beautiful, the air was fresh, there were comfortable lodges and it was a place that really allowed a person to relax. You can have fun by the beach of Kenting in the morning, then eat seafood at night, especially fried oysters.
Arron Yan recommended Yilan. He said Yilan was filled with the atmosphere of Taiwan’s traditions and culture. You can enjoy shadow plays, glove puppetry among others, which show second and third generation descendants upholding Taiwan’s culture.
Afterwards, the four people began to perform a glove puppetry show, the theme being a modernised “Journey to the West”. The show introduced Taiwan’s mangoes, bananas among other fruit. Wu Chun, who was controlling the character of Zhu Ba Jie said, “There’s beef noodles, oishii [Japanese for delicious], and also lobster, abalone etc.”
The Tourism Bureau’s Transport Department Chief Lai Se Zhen said, in 2005 over 1 million Japanese tourists visited Taiwan and even though last year this number fell by 1.4%, still 1.17million Japanese people came. At the moment, the economy is not great, but Taiwan has confidence that because the Japanese Yen is increasing and also due to the Japanese Government’s “Travelling Around the World” promotions, Taiwan has room to strive.
She said, every year 1.3million Taiwanese people travel to Japan, so it could be said that we understand and love Japanese tourists the most. Therefore when the Japanese come to Taiwan, they will receive a warm welcome and feel at ease.
Besides that, the Tourism Bureau also have a “secret weapon” to attract more young, female tourists. After F4 endorsed Taiwan Tourism, this year Fahrenheit will take over their role with the campaign: “travelling to Taiwan to chase stars”, welcoming everyone to come to Taiwan on February 15th to attend Fahrenheit’s international fan gathering.
During his speech, Taiwanese Feng Ji Tai who resides in Japan said, “President Ma Yi Jiu made clear that he wants to expand Taiwan-Japanese Tourism. His daughter who is studying in university in Taipei said, if he doesn’t get Fahrenheit’s autographed photo, he doesn’t need to return to Taiwan at the end of the year.” As a result, the entire crowd burst out in laughter.
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