The rebirth of Yuejin Harbor

Yuejin Harbor in Tainan's Yanshui was once the commercial and trade hub of southern Taiwan, ranking as the fourth most important port after Tainan, Lukang, and Bangka. However, due to the silting of the river, Yuejin Harbor gradually lost access to the ocean.

Thanks to the relentless efforts of the local community and government, Yuejin Harbor has regained its former glory. This is most evident during the annual Yuejin Lantern Festival, a grand event held during the Spring Festival, which has successfully run for over a decade. Drawing in nearly a million visitors each year, the festival has become a major local celebration. This year, under the theme “Yanshui as an Art Museum,” the festival aims to showcase the abundance of artistic activities in the streets and alleys, fostering local artistic talent and boosting economic development in the area.

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月津港風華再現

台南鹽水的月津港曾是臺灣南部的商業貿易重心，是從前台灣一府、二鹿、三艋舺後的第四個重要港口，然而隨著河道淤積、海岸線東移，月津港因不再臨海而一度沒落。

所幸在地方與政府的努力推動下，如今月津港風華再現，尤其每年春節期間所舉辦的燈節活動，至今已超過十年，每年都吸引近百萬人造訪鹽水，成為鹽水重要節慶。今年更以「鹽水就是一座美術館」的概念，讓民眾平常在街區巷弄就能有豐富的藝術活動，不僅培育了當地藝術人才，更帶動了當地的經濟發展。

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