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The Taichung World Flora Exposition (also known as Taichung Flora Expo or Taichung World Flora Expo) will be held from November 3, 2018 to April 24, 2019 in Taichung City, Republic of China (Taiwan). The exhibition has received recognition of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) as an A2/B1 class international horticultural exposition.

Application to become the host city
July 19-26, 2012, former Taichung City Deputy Mayor Jong-shyong Shyu led a delegation to attend the “Taichung City Marketing in Venlo, Holland” event at Floriade 2012 and inquired about the application to host the 2018 International Horticulture Exhibition. September 11 of the same year, he led another delegation to participate the “2012 AIPH Convention” and successfully obtained the permission to host the “2018 Taichung International Flora Expo” from AIPH.

Logo design
The logo’s design draws inspiration from the geographical shape of Taiwan, complemented by blue energy, green leaf and [orange] flower representing the three major components of “Rediscover GNP: green, nature and people”. Looking closer, the three elements combine to depict the silhouette of a person leaping forward.

The logo also utilizes negative space to emphasize the intertwined relationship between people and nature and remind people of the importance of sustainability and symbiosis between man and nature.

At the same time, the three components also represent the three exhibition areas. The blue symbolizes the Fengyuan Exhibit’s idyllic Huludun Ditch where the flora city resides; the orange symbolizes Waipu Exhibit’s abundant flora and fruit produce; the green embodies the historical, century old tree and glamorous horse racecourse of the Houli exhibition area.

Slogan

 * “The Sound of Blooming”
 * “Rediscover GNP: Green, Nature and People”
 * “No Destruction, Just Optimization”

Theme
Respect and cherish the land and all living creatures during the production process in order to foster a more valuable, happier lifestyle, embodying a friendlier GNP. While pursuing for sustainability, diversity and inclusion, the objective is to create a happy city of flowers that is close to people’s hearts.

Mascot
Mascot: Leopard Cat and Horse (unveiled on June 13, 2017)

Art Director
Jeng-Yi Lin (media confirmation on April 20, 2016)

Publicity Ambassador
Publicity ambassadors of Taichung World Flora Expo (online Flora Expo campus ambassador): Tzu-han Sun (National Taipei University), Wei-ping Lin (Nantou Shiuhkuang Senior High School), Yu-wen Huang (Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology). (Unveiled on November 23, 2016.)

Timeline
February 19-22, 2013, AIPH delegates visited the provisional venue of the Taichung International Flora Exposition and recommended the City Hall to consider the suitability of the Eco Park and Houli Type B Combined Maintenance Depot. The delegates proposed the selection of a new venue. On April 9 of the same year, the Taichung City Government formed the International Flora Exposition Promotion Committee. July 2, the provisional venue of the Flora Expo was changed to Houli Horse Ranch, Taiwan Sugar Corporation’s land in Houli, Houli Barracks, Central Taiwan Science Park Houli Site isolated greenbelt, totaling approximately 97 hectares. October 28 to 31, AIPH once again visited Taiwan to inspect the sites and hold forums to exchange opinions. At the same time, the International Forum on Taichung International Flora Exposition and Roundtable Meeting were also convened.

January 2014, the Agriculture Bureau of Taichung City Government commissioned National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) to conduct an ecological resource and environment survey for the site reserved for the Flora Expo. June 17, during the meeting on 2018 Flora Expo provisional venue development and protection of endangered animals, experts confirmed from photos taken during the survey that leopard cat (category I endangered species) were found within the area. July 11, Taichung Flora Expo was official named “ ”. October 22 to 24, AIPH officials arrived in Taiwan to engage in a series of meetings with various government agencies and departments in relation to the promotion of the Flora Expo. 2018 Taichung International Flora Expo City Forum was also conducted. November 27, the Executive Yuan approved the “Taichung City Emerald Regional Agricultural Value Added Master Plan”, which was included as a major national construction.

January 15, 2015, Taichung City Government decided to exclude provisional venues that may contain the habitat of leopard cat, an endangered species. Instead, Yongfong section of Waipu and Huludun Park of Fengyuan were included as the reserved site for the Flora Expo. July 20-21, the 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo Domestic/Foreign Expert and Scholar Forum were convened, and on September 11, AIPH issued an official latter to the Taichung City Government, renaming “Taichung Flora Expo as 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition.: The Taichung International Flora Expo Office was also renamed Taichung World Flora Expo Office. October, Taichung City Government announced that the exhibition venue will feature four main themes:“Horse Ranch”, “Flower Paradise”, “Home of Flowers and Fruits” and “Floral Metropolis by the Water” as well as venues such as Flora Exhibition Hall, Show Jumping Stadium, Flora Banquet Hall, Green Pavilion, Nature House, Discovery Pavilion, Explorer Pavilion (visitor center).

Houli Horse Ranch & Forest Park Area Flora Exhibition Hall (Construction: November 2017)

February 27, 2016, 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo Hosting Contract was signed. September 19, the Taichung World Flora Expo logo was unveiled.

November 8, 2016, Flora Expo campus ambassador online poll was held. November 23, Flora Expo ambassador online poll outcome press conference was held, with Tzu-han Sun (National Taipei University), Wei-ping Lin (Nantou Shiuhkuang Senior High School), Yu-wen Huang (Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology) winning the top three positions; they will become 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo promotion ambassadors. November 20, construction of Waipu Park Area commenced. December 10, construction of Fengyuan Huludun Park Area commenced.

April 19, 2017, construction of Houli Horse Ranch & Forest Park Area commenced. June 13, Taichung Flora Expo mascots Leopard Cat and Horse were unveiled, generating extensive media coverage.

Park area introduction
The Taichung World Flora Expo comprises three main park areas in Houli, Waipu and Fengyuan. The spirits of Ecosystem – Nature – Coexistence, Production – Green – Sharing and Life – People – Mutual Good for the three park areas are materialized through ecological conservation, quality culture and environmental improvement.

Total area is 60.88 hectares: Consisting of three park areas, namely Houli Horse Ranch & Forest Park Area (30.04 hectares), Waipu Park Area (14.32 hectares), Fengyuan Huludun Park Area (16.52 hectares).

Houli Horse Ranch & Forest Park Area

 * Theme：Horse Ranch and Flower Paradise
 * Feature：Ecosystem - Nature- Coexistence
 * Exhibition Hall：Floral Exhibition Hall, Show Jumping Stadium, Discovery Pavilion, Explorer Pavilion
 * Area： 30.04 hectares

Waipu Park Area

 * Theme：The Flower and Fruit Village
 * Feature：Production – Green – Sharing
 * Exhibition Hall：Green Pavilion, Nature House
 * Area： 14.32 hectares

Fengyuan Huludun Park

 * Theme：Floral Metropolis by the Water
 * Feature：Life-People-Mutual Good
 * Exhibition Hall：Floral Banquet Hall
 * Area： 16.52 hectares

Surrounding infrastructure
After reviewing all existing roads, the Taichung City Government has decided to interconnect 7 parkways, 7 parks as well as 17km of sidewalks and bikeways to improve the pedestrian environment and increase greenbelt area of roads. In addition, Taichung City Government also invested in the construction of infrastructure including Houli Station East Station to facilitate smooth pedestrian and traffic flow during the Flora Expo.