The Photography Contest entitled as “The Beautiful Ho-Ping Island of Keelong,”organized by the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Communication and Transportation, will soon meet its deadline by July 10th 2017. Please pay attention that the application form and photography work should be mailed in by this date. The cash prize for the winners amounts to 250,000 NT Dollars. All photography lovers are welcome to register for the competition and the winning photos will be used for national as well as international propaganda and 66 selected pieces of the winners’ work will also be displayed during the 2017 Ho-Ping Island Ocean Music Festival. The photos should be taken in the Ho-Ping Island and the contest includes two groups: “Humanity Arts” and “Natural Landscapes.” A Golden Medal, Silver Medal, and Bronze Medal will be given to winners of each group, and seven runner ups and 22 honorable mentions will also be chosen from each group.
The Temple of Sheling， located on the Ho-Ping Island, will host the “Three Kings of Messengers Navigating Festival,” respectively on the 4
th ,6
th, and 8
th of July. The Temple of Sheling has been founded for more than two centuries. The annually held Navigating Festival is one of the most important festivals for the Ho-Ping Island residents. During the festival, interesting events such as Kings Navigating on Boats, Kings Cruising by Sea and Land, Incarnation for Peace and Blessings for the Islanders, often attract thousands of visitors to participate at the culturally fragrant celebration. The deadline for these activities is on June 25
th. The photography lovers should not miss the chance to take glamorous photos. For detailed information about the Temple Festival, please call Miss Liu at 02-2463-1305 at the Foundation for Ho-Ping Island Ping-Liao Community Development Council.
The Ho-Ping Island is honored as one of the eight most magnificent scenic spots in Keelong. With the ancient ship factories and hectic Ho-Ping Tourism Fish Market, the Ho-Ping Island is abundant with its ancient flavors together with the historic buildings that ooze the flavor of nostology and history alike. The Ho-Ping Island is also famous for its unique geographical landscapes, including ragged cliffs and ocean-carved rocks, which display wonderful beauty when the morning sun or the sunset shed lights on the seashore and the adjacent ocean. These wonderful spots are all waiting for our photographers to catch the moments of beauty in their art work.
【Three Kings of Messengers Navigating Festival Boating Information】◎Time：July 4th, 2017
◎Registration Deadline: Until June 25th （Limited seats）
◎Routes: Shiling Temple of Ho-Ping Island (Three Kings Temple)→Zheng Bin Fishing Harbor→Bi Sha Fishing Harbor→Wai Mu Mountain Fishing Harbor→Keelong Harbor→Returning Trip
◎Cost：800 NT/ Person (Including boating fee, insurance, T-Shirts in celebration of the King Festival, snacks, and hats)
◎Activity Organizer: The Keelong City Foundation for Ho-Ping Island Ping-Liao Community Development Council.
◎Contact People：Miss Liu
◎Telephone：02-24631305
【Other Related Activities】：
◎July 6th Navigating the River on Land
◎July 8th Three Kings Navigating Festival
For details about the photography contest, please go to the official website of “The Beautiful Ho-Ping Island of Keelong”Photo Contest at
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