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The 10th anniversary of Fulong International Sand
Sculpture Art Festival & 60th anniversary of Fulong Beach

A magnificent sand sculpting event in 2017

Taiwan, surrounded by sea waters and mountains, was Sandiaowan Fishermen's Association. In 1959, Taiwan
named Formosa by the Portuguese in the 16th century due Railway Administration (TRA) was appointed to take over
to its beautiful landscape as seen from the sea. With a close the management of Fulong Beach. It was reopened to the
bond with the ocean, people living on this island are able to public in 1961 and developed with hotels and restaurants in
admire the magnificent scenery formed by the boundless sea 1983, making it one of the most popular beaches in Taiwan.
and sky. The view stretching to the horizon creates a dream- In 1999, the management of Fulong Beach was
like space for people to start a journey in the world of fantasy. transferred to the Northeast and Yiland Coast National
Situated at the northeast of Taiwan, Fulong's location Scenic Area Administration through the Tourism Bureau.
adjacent to mountains and the ocean forms a breathtaking The Administration launched the first Fulong International
view. Among all the tourist spots, Fulong Beach, a 3-km Sand Sculpture Art Festival in 2008 by inviting skilled sand
stretch of golden sand, is the most famous beach in sculptors from all over the world to present their creativity
northern Taiwan. The beach's soft quartz sand makes it the through giant sand sculptures based on a different theme
most precious golden beach on the island. Its golden sand each year. The vivid artistic sand pieces have attracted
has outstanding texture and becomes highly malleable and more visitors each year, making this grand festival the most
bonds easily after it is mixed with water. Therefore, this area popular sand sculpting event in Taiwan.
is evaluated as the most suitable place for sand sculpting in This year is the 10th year of Fulong International Sand
Taiwan by the World Sand Sculpting Association. Sculpture Art Festival and the 60th year since the launch of
Fulong Beach was administered by the military Fulong Beach. The organizers endeavor to offer the most
after Taiwan's restoration before it was jointly managed splendid sand sculpting event on Fulong's golden beach
by the Gongliao District Office of Taipei County and while demonstrating Taiwan's local features to the world.

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