Summary of 2024 Major Events
Major Events of the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government in 2024January 26th The 2024 Taipei Lunar New Year Festival, with the theme “One-Stop Lunar New Year Goods Shopping,” showcased a variety of promotional activities, connecting 10 prominent festive business districts, including Dihua Street, Huayin Street, Taipei Main Station, and the rear station area. This event aimed to elevate the shopping experience for Lunar New Year goods. A new service, the “One-Stop Shuttle Bus,” was launched during the festival, providing free shuttle service for easier traveling. The event ended on February 8, 2024. March 14th The 2024 Calla Lily and Hydrangea Festival took visitors on a nostalgic journey, featuring seas of calla lilies and hydrangeas that evoked childhood memories, which was the theme of this year’s festival. The festival attracted approximately 680,000 attendees and generated sales of flowers and other agricultural products worth around NTD 18 million. The leisure sector and dining revenue totaled approximately NTD 122.4 million, with earnings of NTD 142.1 million. The floral season runs until June 23. 27th The Global Pass was launched in collaboration with 11 international companies that provide co-working space solutions. The pass is aimed at supporting the overseas expansion of startup companies based in Taipei City, offering them access to 109 office locations across 21 cities in 10 countries. May 4th The Taipei City Market Administration Office organized the 2024 Taipei Traditional Market Festival. The event gathered over 50 local vendors to set up market stalls and invited 26 traditional market vendors that sell freshly prepared foods and bakeries to compete for the Best Traditional Market Vendor in Taiwan. The judging panel consisted of Taiwanese master chef, Afa, and 30 members of the general public. Approximately 46,000 people attended the two-day event, generating a total revenue of NTD 3,436,078. July 16th The 2024 Taipei Night Market Festival, organized by Taipei City Market Administration Office, featured a series of promotional activities themed “Let’s Eat at Night Markets,” with 10 night markets and 129 vendors participating in the event. Diners voted for the Top 10 Best Night Market Food to select the Night Market Food of the Year. August 1st The construction of a new office location for Taipei Animal Shelter and Taipei City Animal Protection Office began today. The opening ceremony was held on July 29, 2024. 16th The Startup Subsidy Program was announced, combining private venture capital to support internationally competitive startups in Taipei City that show development potential. The program provides up to NTD 15 million in subsidies for three stages of innovation – Research & Development, Innovation Acceleration, and Brand Building – to foster the rising stars of tomorrow. September 2nd With the objective of encouraging companies, organizations, and government agencies to purchase products and services from startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Taipei City, the Taipei City Government disclosed a new SME Procurement Plan, launched the Taipei-Origin Promotional Station (TOPS) on September 2, and introduced registration and procurement measures. 13th The 2024 Taipei Sustainable City Forum and Net Zero City Exhibition was hosted on this day, featuring 15 sessions of presentation on sustainability and 4 focus interviews on the contents of nine Taipei City policies. Officers from the Netherlands Office and British Office in Taiwan and 20 Taiwanese sustainability experts were invited to participate. The Net Zero City Exhibition also brought together more than 25 sustainable enterprises or startups and attracted an attendance of more than 2,000 people. 24th The Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, organized the 2024 Taipei Biotech Award. Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced the winners of the award across five categories and a new special award, Taipei Biotech Star. A total of NTD 6 million in prizes was distributed among 24 winning biotech enterprises and research institutions. October 1st A public–private partnership was announced for the sustainable operation of Meiti Pet-Friendly Area in Zhongshan District, the only pet-friendly area in Taiwan that has been adopted by a private organization. December 20th To extend the festive atmosphere of Christmas through to the New Year, the Taipei City Government organized the “Christmas and New Year Celebration at Taipei Dome” event, in conjunction with Taiwanese singer A-Mei’s New Year’s Eve concert, to boost the economy around Taipei Dome. Consumption vouchers valued at NTD 200, which can be used at designated stores in shopping districts and night markets, were distributed to stimulate spending among concert goers. The event ended on January 19, 2025.
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