๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ (๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ โ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐)
A delegation from Palau, led by Minister of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism, and Development, Mr. Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl, recently visited Taiwan from November 29 to December 04, 2024.
The delegation, including key members of the Palau Visitors Authority such as Mr. Kadoi Ruluked, Managing Director, Ms. Katarina Mad, State & Community Programs Manager and Mr. Tibey Ongalibang, Digital Marketing Rep. participated in various events and cultural exchanges in Kaohsiung and Taitung.
๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฎ
During their visit, the delegation collaborated with the Taiwan Council of Indigenous People and the KHH Indigenous, Tourism Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government. They participated in a range of activities, including a visit to Taiwan's largest international commercial port, a tour of the Maolin Butterfly Trail, cultural experience at Deengore Guest House, a tour at Taitung National Museum of prehistory, a visit to Taitung Indigenous Cultural and Creative Industries, and a visit to Taitung County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau.
๐๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฎ'๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฒ
The delegation's visit kicked off with the Kaohsiung Winter International Travel Fair 2024, where Palau's stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and world-class diving spots were showcased to a large audience of potential visitors. The Palau booth offered attendees a glimpse of the island paradise, highlighting its unique attractions and warm hospitality.
๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ
In addition to the travel fair, the delegation engaged in a series of cultural exchanges and industry visits.
Highlights of their itinerary included:
๐๐๐จ๐ก๐ฌ๐ข๐ฎ๐ง๐ :
- Kaohsiung Winter International Travel Fair 2024
- A visit to Taiwan's largest international commercial port
- A tour of the picturesque Maolin Butterfly Trail
- A cultural immersion experience at Deengore Guest House, where they learned about traditional handicrafts and local cuisine
๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ :
- A visit to the iconic Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree
- A tour of the Taitung National Museum of prehistory - learn about its role in preserving Taiwan's Indigenous heritage and showcasing the region's ancient history. The museum highlights cultural connections through its exhibits and research initiatives.
- Visit to Taitung Indigenous Cultural and Creative Industries - learn about its efforts in fostering creative collaboration. The program invites local and international Indigenous artists to connect with Taitung's rich culture
- Visit to Taitung County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau - Transforming Historic Buildings into Cultural Venues and Meetings with local government officials and indigenous communities.
Through these interactions, the Palau delegation aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between Palau and Taiwan, as well as promote the island nation as a must-visit destination for Taiwanese travelers.
