﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" d1p1:xsi="http://www.gov.tw/schema/RSS20.xsd" xmlns:d1p1="schemaLocation"><channel><title>Parks and Street Lights OfficeHistorical Events</title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;sms=9A9D754C9A40446F</link><language>en</language><copyright>Parks and Street Lights Office, Public Works Depar</copyright><item><title><![CDATA[2015 Yangmingshan Flower Festival]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=87FB176CEBA0CA16</link><description><![CDATA[The Yangmingshan Flower Festival 2015 will take place between February 7 and March 15. In an unprecedented move, cherry blossom-themed paintings by virtuoso Japanese watercolorist GotoSumio will also be on display through March 15 as part of this year&rsquo;s flower festival. Don&rsquo;t miss it!<br />Name: Yangmingshan Flower Festival 2015<br />Date: February 7- March 15, 2015<br />Location: Yangming Park<br />How to get there:<br />1. MRT Tamsui Line<br />A.Shilin Station (change to Bus 260 and get off at the terminal stop)<br />B. Jiantan Station (change to Bus Red 5 and get off at the terminal stop)<br />C. Xinbeitou Station (change to Bus 230 and get off at the terminal stop)<br />2. Flower FestivalShuttle Service (available only on weekends/holidays)<br />A. Route 124: Yangmingshan 2nd parking lot (of Yangmingshan)Zhuzihu Police StationXiaoyoukeng<br />B. Route 125: Flower Clock&nbsp; Yangmingshan<br />C. Route 127: MRT Jiantan Station&nbsp; &nbsp;2nd parking lot<br />D. Route 130: 2nd parking lot&nbsp; Flower Clock Yangmingshuwu (a.k.a, &ldquo;Zhongxing Guesthouse&rdquo;)<br />E. Route 131: 2nd parking lot&nbsp; &nbsp;Flower Clock Yangmingshuwu Zhuzihu<br />3. Leisure Bus (available daily):<br />Buses No.108 (including shuttle), 109, 111, 128 and129<br />4. General Bus (available daily):<br />Buses No. 230, 260 (including shuttle and Flower Clock route), 303, 535, 681 and Red 5; and Minibuses 8, 9, 15, 25 and 26<br />5. Parking & Transfers<br />A.Bailing Senior-High SchoolandFulin Parkunderground car parks (transferbuses: Red 5, 109, 111, 126, 127 and 260 (including shuttle))<br />B. Parking tower of Taipei Veterans General Hospital (transferbuses: 128 and Minibus 8)]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Dec 2019 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco Fair 2015 in Daan Forest Park]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=1F51DD1864BB3CE8</link><description><![CDATA[The first step to building a healthy city is acknowledging eco-preservation as a part of life, while simultaneously revisiting the origin of all beings in an urban setting!The Eco Fair in Daan Forest Park 2015 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 25th-26th to raise awareness about the multi-faceted ecological system as an integral part of everyday life. Through fun-packed, educational activities, the fair-goers are expected to enhance their mental and physical wellbeing by harnessing Taipei’s natural resources, and eventually turn it into a “healthy city.”]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Taipei Flora Festival: Taipei Flower Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=EC1B5EA53A59F845</link><description><![CDATA[2014 Taipei Flora Festival: Taipei Flower Show will soon be held in Taipei Expo Park for 30 days from, Dec. 13, 2014 (Sat) to Jan. 11, 2015 (Sun). Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the show at the Expo Park.Event: 2014 Taipei Flora Festival: Taipei Flower ShowDate: Dec. 13, 2014 to Jan. 11, 2015Location: Taipei Expo ParkTransportation:I. Taipei Metro: Yuanshan Station on Taipei Metro Tamsui LineII. Bus:50 bus routes (2, 9, 21, 21 Direct, 41, 42, 42 Local, 111, 203, 208, 215, 218, 218 Direct, 220, 220 Direct, 246, 247, 247 Local, 247 Direct, 260, 260 Local, 266, 266 Local, 277, 279, 280, 287, 287 Night Route, 287 Local, 288, 288 Local , 290, 306, 310, 542, 612, 612 Local, 616, 618, 636, 639, 677, 756, 220 Night Route, 304 Chengde, Zhongshan main route, Neihu Technology Park commuter bus – Direct bus to Yuanshan, Red 2, Red 33, Red 34, Red 50, 1777 etc.) are available for reaching stations such as Tatung University, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, MRT Yuanshan Station, Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Kulun Street Entrance, Taipei City Employment Services Office, Lanzhou Junior High School, etc.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 C.K.S. Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=7BFF465A624322BB</link><description><![CDATA[2014 C.K.S. Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Show from the November 15 to November 30, from 8:00a.m. to 19:00 pm, except the indoor exhibition are will be closed at 17:00 pm.  We sincerely welcome you to the annual Chrysanthemum Show.Title: 2014 C.K.S. Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum ShowDuration: November 15 – November 30, 2014Opening hours: 08:00 am to 19:00 pm Location: CKS Shilin Residence Park (No.60, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No.260、285、606、612、902 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Xinyi Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 7 minutes walking.</br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Begonias Display]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=CF2B8543A85F5F64</link><description><![CDATA[The Begonias Display is held from November 1 until November 30, at the Horticultural Exhibition Hall in Youth Park, Parks and Street Lights Office. We welcome you to pay a visit here to enjoy the beautiful begonias.Title: Begonias DisplayDuration: November 1 –November 30, 2014， 8:30am-4:30pmLocation: Horticultural Exhibition Hall at the Youth Park (No.199, Shuiyuan Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei 108, Taiwan)Transportation: Bus No. 12, 212, 223, 204, 249, 205, 630, 670, B29</br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Flower Exhibition]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=EAD8C4A1C77C7DFB</link><description><![CDATA[Press Flower Exhibition will be held from September 25 till October 19 at CKS Shilin Residence Park.  It is a joint exhibition by the Lecturers of the China Art Press Flower Research Society.  50 artistic works are shown in this exhibition.Duration: September 25 - October 19, 2014Opening hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pmLocation: CKS Shilin Residence ParkTransportation: Bus No. 260, 285, 606, 220 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Tamsui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 7-minute walk.</br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Shuangxi Park - Aquatic Plants Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=35CEED670D324272</link><description><![CDATA[The Parks and Street Lights Office of Public Works Department, Taipei City planted 85 “Giant water lilies”in Shuangxi Park. The leaves of the lilies are over 155 centimeters in diameter. We cordially invites you to visit Shuangxi Park and enjoy the beautiful giant water lilies and  the unique Jiangnan-style garden.Title: 2014 Shuangxi Park - Aquatic Plants ShowDuration: September 11 –October 12, 2014Location: Shuangxi Park (At the junction between Fulin Road and Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City)Transportation: 1. Take MRT Tamsui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 1) and transfer to bus 206, 255, 303, 304, 620, R5, or R 30 to Taibei High School stop.2. Bus 645 or Y267 to Shuangxi Park stop.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daan Forest Park mosquito control station enabled]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=B017E3B8B80284BD</link><description><![CDATA[Friends of Daan Forest Park Foundation and Public Works Department, Taipei City Government cooperate to advocate promoting eco-friendly way of mosquito control work, Starting September 9, 2014 till the end of October, 13 mosquito control stations will be broad based at Dann Forest Park to provide people with free smear of mosquito repellent.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taipei Expo Park Xinsheng Park Area Rose Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=C3EE26171772E4F3</link><description><![CDATA[A Rose Show will be held in Taipei Expo Park Xinsheng Park Area from August 1 till August 10, 2014, Parks and Street Lights Office. Let the sweet roses be a shortcut to happiness for you in the Chinese Valentine's Day, we sincerely welcome you to pay a visit here.Title: Taipei Expo Park Xinsheng Park Area Rose ShowDuration: August 1 – August 10, 2014Opening hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pmLocation: Taipei Expo Park Xinsheng Park Area (No. 105, Sec. 3 Xingsheng North Road, Zhongshan Dist., Taipei city)Transportation: 1.Bus No.279, 285, 606, 665, 685,R50, R34(Holiday) to Xinsheng and Minzu Intersection2.Bus No.285, 665, R50 to Xinsheng Park]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Succulent Plants Display]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=5F86B3E7B53AC871</link><description><![CDATA[Succulent Plants Display was held from Monday to Saturday, July 1 – July 31, 2014 at the Floriculture Experiment Center, Parks and Street Lights Office.Title: Succulent Plants DisplayDuration: July 1 –July 31, 2014Opening hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmLocation: Floriculture Experiment Center (No.32, Ln. 175, Sec. 4, Yangde Blvd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No.260, 303, R5, Jinshan Line of Royal Bus to Shanzihou Police Substation, then talk walk 3-minute.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Body Language Of Trees and Green Technology Exhibition]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=BADDB75E7D11EA99</link><description><![CDATA[The Body Language Of Trees and Green Technology Exhibitionwas held from July 1 till July 31, 2014 at the Horticultural Exhibition Hall in Youth Park, Parks and Street Lights Office. We sincerely invite you to this exhibition to discover the feature of trees and new green techniques that may provide ideas and methods to take good care of the trees in the city.Title: The Body Language Of Trees And Green Technology ExhibitionDuration: July 1 –July 31, 2014Location: Horticultural Exhibition Hall at the Youth Park (No.199, Shuiyuan Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei 108, Taiwan)Transportation: Bus No. 12, 212, 223, 204, 249, 205, 630, 670, B29]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shilin Official Residence Orchid Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=5903E86DFCB372C0</link><description><![CDATA[In the summer season, Orchid Show was held from May 29 till June 15, 2014 at Shilin Official Residence. Parks and Street Lights Office provided a place to appreciate the beauty of orchids.Title: CKS Shilin Residence Orchid ShowDuration: May 29 - June 15, 2014Opening hours: 8:00 am to 17:00 pmLocation: CKS Shilin Residence ParkTransportation: Bus No. 260, 285, 606, 220 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Tamsui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 10 minutes walking.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taipei City’s Wanhua Story House Invites You to Travel through Historical Events]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=9027D213BCFEB331</link><description><![CDATA[Wanhua District has enjoyed a long history of rich culture. Bopiliao Historic Site, Tang-Bu Park, Nishihonganji (Japanese pronunciation) Square, and other scenic spots with rich cultural and artistic characteristics are mostly located in northern and central Wanhua; now sounthern Wanhua has the first Story House of its own, displaying its history and culture. The Story House, with the theme of “Wanhua guide” was opened on Apr. 1st; it will offer an exhibition of temporal and spatial changes as well as cultural events from Apr. 1st to Nov. 30th, 2014.The Parks and Street Lights Office of the Public Works Department is in charge of the interior design and remodeling, while the Department of Cultural Affairs is the organizer of the Story House. Wanhua Story House is a multi-functional exhibition hall. In addition to the exhibition function, reading and chess playing are also available and free of charge through the addition of a parent-child reading room and a chess-playing section. We welcome citizens to use the facilities. Since the 1970s, under the instructions of late President Chiang Ching-kuo, the present Wanda Road was constructed along with the largest wholesale produce and poultry market at the time. The former golf course was transformed into the present Youth Park, which changed the lifestyle in southern Wanhua. In addition to the historical photos, there are six “Re-envisioning Wanhua” documentaries which were filmed and produced jointly by the professors and students of the National Taiwan University’s Graduate Institute of Building and Planning. These documentaries depict the integration of tradition and modernity in southern Wanhua, simultaneously evoking the nostalgic memories of the past Wanhua from the depth of your mind and making our children feel the flourishing vitality of southern Wanhua. You are sincerely invited to take an intellectual trip about full of history and culture of southern Wanhua. Place of Exhibition: Story House on 1F of the northern side of Indoor Swimming Pool Building, Youth ParkAddress: No. 199, Shuiyuan Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City (Entrance No. 2 of Youth Park)Transportation: Bus No. 12, 24, 212, 223, 249, 250, 253, 630 and 673 to Youth Park Station ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 CKS Shilin Residence Rose Season]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=82293371A4BAB3EB</link><description><![CDATA[2014 CKS Shilin Residence Rose SeasonParks and Street Lights Office recommended  beautiful rose gardens of CKS Shilin Residence Park and Expo Park Xinsheng Park Area, for our friends to enjoy the fragrance of rose romance in the White Day Eve.Title: 2014 CKS Shilin Residence Rose SeasonDuration: March 14 – March 30, 2014Location: CKS Shilin Residence Park (No.60, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No.260, 285, 606, 612, 902 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Tamsui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 10 minutes walk.Expo Park Xinsheng Park Area(No.105, Sec. 3, Xinsheng N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No. 285, 298, 676, 9, R50 to Xinsheng Park Stationor MRT Danshui Line to Yuanshan Station (Exit 1,2), about 15 minutes walk.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Outdoor Potted Plants Display]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=B7A5724CDFA1FC35</link><description><![CDATA[The 2014 Outdoor Potted Plants Display is held from March 1 till March 31, 2014 at the Horticultural Exhibition Hall in Youth Park, Parks and Street Lights Office. It is a new wave of planting performance that may meet our desire for nature.Title: 2014 Outdoor Potted Plants DisplayDuration: March 1 – March 31, 2014Location: Horticultural Exhibition Hall at the Youth Park (No.199, Shuiyuan Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei 108, Taiwan)Transportation: Bus No. 12, 212, 223, 204, 249, 205, 630, 670, B29]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chinese New Year Flower Display]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=24D9F03DE66EEE56</link><description><![CDATA[The Chinese New Year Flower DisplayTo enable the citizen to feel a deep sense of Chinese New Year, The Chinese New Year Display was held from January 31 till March 9, 2014 at C.K.S. Shilin Residence, Parks and Street Lights Office. More than 30 varieties of more than 800 Phalaenopsis are displayed at New Orchid Pavilion. </br>Title: The Chinese New Year DisplayDuration: January 31 – March 9, 2014Opening hours: 08:00 am to 17:00 pm Location: C.K.S. Shilin Residence Park (No.60, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No.260, 285, 606, 612, 902 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Tamsui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 7 minutes walking.</br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Yangmingshan Flower Festival]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=6B6F5737B17872BC</link><description><![CDATA[2014 Yangmingshan Flower Festival will be held from January 29 to March 9. Yangmingshan Flower Festival combines six scenery spots including Yangmingshan Park, Floriculture Experiment Center, Zhongshan Building, Lin Yutang House, Shuangxi Park and CKS Shilin Residence Park.  For tourists those who were interested in flowers of Yangmingshan and ecological landscape were definitely an opportunity not to be missed.Title: 2014 Yangmingshan Flower FestivalDuration: January 29 –March 9, 2014Location: Yangmingshan Park</br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Taipei Camellia Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=738E4CF208D448DE</link><description><![CDATA[2014 Taipei Camellia Show is held from January 10 – January 19, 2014 at the Floriculture Experiment Center, Parks and Street Lights Office. Welcome to visit the Camellia Show with the largest camellia forest at the northern Taiwan and feel the breath of the spring.Title: 2014 Taipei Camellia ShowDuration: January 10 – January 19, 2014Location: Floriculture Experiment Center (No.32, Ln. 175, Sec. 4, Yangde Blvd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No.260, 303, R5, Jinshan Lin of Royal Bus to Shanzihou Police Substation, about 3-minute walking.</br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2014 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2014 Taipei Flower Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=FE378074657AFB1D</link><description><![CDATA[The 2014 Taipei Flower Show will be held from Dec. 14, 2013 (Sat.) to Jan. 8, 2014 (Wed.) at Taipei Expo Park (Yuanshan Park Area and Fine Arts Museum Park Area), as well as 12 community parks.Title: 2014 Taipei Flower ShowTime: Dec. 14, 2013 – Jan. 8, 2014Location: Taipei Expo Park (Yuanshan Park Area and Taipei Fine Arts Museum Park Area), as well as 12 community parks.Transportation: (1) MRT Tamsui Line to Yuanshan Station(2) BUS：2, 9, 21, 21 (Direct Line), 41, 42, 42 (Shuttle), 111, 203, 208, 215, 218, 218 (Direct Line), 220, 220 (Direct Line), 246, 247, 247 (Shuttle), 247 (Direct Line), 260, 260 (Shuttle), 266, 266 (Shuttle), 277, 279, 280, 287, 287 (Night), 287 (Shuttle), 288, 288 (Shuttle), 290, 306, 310, 542, 612, 612 (Shuttle), 616, 618, 636, 639, 677, 756, 220 (Night), 304 (Chengde), Zhongshan Main Line, Neihu Technology Park Commute Bus-Direct for Yuanshan, R2, R33, R34, R50, 1717 etc. will take you to Tatung University (Qingguang Market), Taipei Fine Arts Museum, MRT Yuanshan Station, Zhongshan Stadium, Kulun St. Entrance, Employment Service Center, Lan-Zhou Junior High School, etc.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 C.K.S. Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=E869B2016CC69F96</link><description><![CDATA[2013 C.K.S. Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Show is coming up soon from the November 17-December 1, from 8:00a.m. to 07:00 pm.</br>Title: 2013 C.K.S. Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum ShowDuration: November 17 –December 1, 2013Opening hours: 08:00 am to 07:00 pm Location: CKS Shilin Residence Park (No.60, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No.260, 285, 606, 612, 902 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Tamsui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 10 minutes walking.</br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decoupage Exhibition]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=6E603F7FEC7F70DE</link><description><![CDATA[Decoupage Exhibition is held from August 23 till September 8, at CKS Shilin Residence Park, Parks and Street Lights Office. Corner cabinets, flower beds, tables, chairs, wall decoration, surface boxes, dishes and other decorative objects of varying styles are displayed. We welcome your visit and feel the exquisite creative skills of the participating teachers.Duration: August 23 - September 8, 2013Opening hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pmLocation: CKS Shilin Residence ParkTransportation: Bus No. 285, 606, 220 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Tamsui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 7 minutes walking.</br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebirth of Nishi Honganji Temple (Wanhua No. 406) Square:The New Pearl of Downtown Ximending]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=EBAAD2572A387356</link><description><![CDATA[The historic monument of the Taiwanese version of “Nishi Honganji Temple” architectural complex sits on the Wanhua No. 406 Square located at the corner of Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd. and Sec. 2, Changsha St. in downtown Ximending, Taipei City. After completion of the renovation project by the Parks and Street Lights Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, the historic site was finally unveiled with a brand new look of vintage style. In the future, the site can be linked up with the Red House as well as the tourism and recreation space of Ximen shopping area to bring trendy fashion and culture to this historic corner of Taipei.The Taiwanese version of “Nishi Honganji Temple” building complex was built and completed in succession during the years from 1923 to 1934. It was the largest Japanese-style Buddhist temple in Taiwan. After the Second World War, “Nishi Honganji Temple” served as the Taiwan Garrison Command Headquarters, the dwellings for immigrants from China as well as from central and southern Taiwan, and the office for the Chinese Li Sect General Association, witnessing the history of Taipei political affairs, urban migration and religion. It was destroyed by fire in 1975, and disappeared among urban buildings without permits in the following years until 2005, when the historic site of “Nishi Honganji Temple” building complex reappeared on the streets of Taipei with simple landscape greening after the non-approved buildings were torn down by Taipei City Government.After completion of the renovation project, activation and utilization of the historic site’s operation will be promoted by the Department of Cultural Affairs of Taipei City Government. In the future, Wanhua No. 406 Square will become a bright and shining new pearl in downtown Ximending by extending and expanding the Ximen popular culture zone to combine with the ancient “Nishi Honganji Temple” building complex, which has profound features of culture, history and architecture.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ornamental Pineapple Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=632EA62F325DB01B</link><description><![CDATA[The Ornamental Pineapple Show will be held from June 17th to June 23, 2013 at the Floriculture Experiment Center of the Parks and Street Lights Office. We sincerely invite you to the fascinating world of ornamental pineapples in the early summer, in June!Title: Ornamental Pineapple ShowDuration: June 17 – June 23, 2013Location: Floriculture Experiment Center (No. 32, Ln. 175, Sec. 4, Yangde Blvd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City)Transportation: Bus No. 260, 303, R5 or Jinshan Line of Royal Bus to Shanzihou Police Substation, and walk for about 3 minutes.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 Chinese Hibiscus Show]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=54CDCC3586C2A0E4</link><description><![CDATA[2013 Chinese Hibiscus Show is held from June 1 –30, 2012 at the Horticultural Exhibition Hall in Youth Park, Parks and Street Lights Office. Titile: 2013 Chinese Hibiscus ShowDuration: June 1 –30, 2013Opening hours: 08:30 am to 4:30 pmLocation: Horticultural Exhibition Hall at the Youth Park (No.199, Shuiyuan Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City 108, Taiwan)Transportation: 12, 212, 223, 204, 249, 205, 630, 670, B29]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2013 Press Flower Exhibition]]></title><link>https://english.pkl.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=96B1633791CBD94E&amp;s=647A281C4F79461F</link><description><![CDATA[2013 Press Flower Exhibition will be held from May 3 till June 5 at CKS Shilin Residence Park.  It is a joint exhibition by the Lecturers of the China Art Press Flower Research Society. 50 artistic works are shown in this exhibition.Duration: May 3 - June 5, 2013Opening hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pmLocation: CKS Shilin Residence ParkTransportation: Bus No. 260, 285, 606, 220 to Taipower North Branch Stationor MRT Danshui Line to Shilin Station (Exit 2), about 7 minutes walk.</br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
