Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival has begun! Blessed are the people who love hot pots and grills. The "2023 Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival" has officially begun. Taichung Mayor Shiow-Yen Lu announced today (14th) that as part of the second phase of revitalizing the economy, the Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival was launched. It inviting the public to choose their favorite and most delicious hot pot and grill restaurants. You only need to download the "Taichung Pass and Shopping Festival APP" and vote in the "2023 Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival" area from July 17 to August 17. You will have a chance to win 300 sets of NTD 10,000 hot pots and grills vouchers and a car valued at a million jackpot.

Mayor Lu emphasized that the governing priority for their continued term is " putting the economy first." The city government has launched a revitalizing economy trilogy due to the unblocking of the economy in response to the epidemic. The first part is the initiating commodity vouchers in the country, launched in May and June. "Magnifying people's money" stimulates the night market and market economy, and the event is very successful! The second wave is the first country's Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival. Mayor Lu said with a smile that people in Taichung like to eat hot pots and grills 365 days a year, which are full of such restaurants. Despite the hot summer weather, long queues of people can still be seen, and some establishments even operate 24 hours a day. This vibrant dining culture defines Taichung City.

Mayor Lu further stated that the city government organized the first Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival for this purpose and encouraged the public to choose their favorite and most delicious hot pot and grill restaurants. You only need to download the "Taichung Pass and Shopping Festival APP" and vote in the "2023 Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival" area. You will have a chance to win 300 sets of NTD 10,000 hot pots and grills vouchers and a car valued at a million jackpot.

Mayor Lu emphasized that the Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival aims to showcase Taichung's distinctive food culture to the world and also stimulate other industries through economic revitalization plans. Mayor Lu jokingly pointed out that City Councilor Ting-Wei Luo asked her privately which was the mayor's favorite. Of course, she had a pocket list in mind, but she kept it secret first to show fairness. In the follow-up, she will vote for the stores she likes and supports and encourages the public to "choose what you love, love what you choose!"

The Director of Information Management Center, Gu-Long Lin, also carefully explained the usage of the "Taichung Pass and Shopping Festival APP" during the press conference, including its functions and award-winning methods. Director Lin said the "Taichung Tong Shopping Festival APP," currently online wholly, would not waste paper. He encourages the public to contribute to environmental protection by downloading the APP together.

The Economic Development Bureau explained that the Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival is themed "Double Feast for Hot Pot and Grill, Exclusive to Taichung." and has launched two primary activities: the "I Love Hot Pot and Grill Contest" and "Top 10 Hot Pot and Grill Restaurant Voting." "I Love Hot Pot and Grill Contest" audition submissions until July 17 have attracted more than 100 submissions. You can show your love for hot pot and grill using articles, videos, songs, or performances, and the total prize is as high as NTD 300,000. The "Top 10 Hot Pot and Grill Restaurant Voting" conducts through the "Taichung Pass and Shopping Festival APP" with more than 1.9 million members. You only need to vote, and you will have a chance to win 300 sets of NTD 10,000 hot pots and grills vouchers and a car valued at a million jackpot. The city government will also issue a "fresh-leading prize" to encourage leading restaurants during the mid-portion of the voting period, besides announcing the top ten hot pot and grill restaurants at the end. Welcome all business operators to offer discounted coupons to get higher votes!

Furthermore, various city government agencies will also hold related activities in response to the Hot Pot and Grill Festival. For example, on August 18th, the Agriculture Bureau will invite Mama Tian, the housekeeping team of the Farmers and Fisheries Association of the 23rd district under its jurisdiction, to hold the "Agricultural Products for Hot Pot and Grill Show" using local agricultural specialties to cook unique local pot or grill dishes. The Tourism and Travel Bureau also co-operates with hotel operators to launch store discounts in conjunction with the Hot Pot and Grill Festival. People only need to go to the store registered to participate in the Hot Pot and Grill Festival to spend, and then present the consumption proof (paper or electronic invoice) to stay in the hotel industry that Taichung City co-operates with (detailed as visit the website of the Tourism and Travel Bureau https://travel.taichung.gov.tw/zh-tw/event/coupondetail/1219) to enjoy room rate discounts or exquisite gifts. For more event details, visit the official website of the Economic Development Bureau (https://www.economic.taichung.gov.tw/16103/16153/16163/1718229/2383103/post) or search for "Taichung Hot Pot and Grill Festival" online. Download the iOS (https://reurl.cc/01kE7K) and Android (https://reurl.cc/RzRzd9) of the Taichung Pass and Shopping Festival APP