On November 15th, 2012, Mrs. Fang Oliver as Sunny Isles Beach Ambassador to Asia, World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Director and President, Miami Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce delivered Hengchung city Mayor Yeh’s Letter of Intent and Mrs. Oliver’s Asia Sister City progress report to Commissioners at the public city meeting.
Over 250 international business owners, developers, and concerned citizens joined Republic of Taiwan Director General Ray Mou of Miami Taipei Economic Cultural Office with previous Presidents of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Miami and Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Edelcup for the full agenda City meeting.
Hengchun, Taiwan is where the popular new film "Life of Pi" was filmed on its beautiful beaches. This exotic tourist city is home of white sand beaches and entrance to mountains of Kenting National Park that welcomes over six million tourists annually. In 2008 the top-grossing film in Taiwan's film history, Cape No. 7 also featured Hengchun.
On Mrs. Oliver’s recent visit to Hengchun, Taiwan officials were impressed with the Sunny Isles Beach white sand beach, perfectly located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airport. The delegation from Taiwan are enthusiastic to explore Trump Towers, Porsche Design Condo and Acqualina Spa Resort and Mansions where international residents offer up to $50 million per residential unit to own primary and luxury homes along the 2.5 mile beach. City officials welcome educational exchange and programs between the cities SIB new A plus K-8 school and nearby Florida International University. Cultural exchanges include continued sponsorship of Dragonboat Race Festival and showcasing community amenities including a new four acre Gateway Park, Historic Pier Park restoration, fine dining restaurants and shopping centers along Collins Ave. The city welcomes its 2008 designation as number one beach destination by Trip Advisor.
At the meeting, Mrs. Oliver introduced Hengchun and explained the cities similarities. Like Sunny Isles Beach, Hengchun has a beautiful name, which means "eternal spring" in Chinese. Both are internationally well known as great tourism and beach destinations. Hengchun is one of the most phenomenal and popular beach towns in Asia, welcoming over 7 million visitors in 2011. The town can be reached from Taipei International Airport by high speed train or a scenic four hour drive. Hengchun has a population of 31,000 and an area of 53 square miles
Effective November 1st, 2012, Taiwan became one of few countries in Asia to have a visa waiver program to visit the United States up to 90 days Hengchung in Pingtun County has large properties for development of a southern international airport and high end oceanfront development along pristine undeveloped coastline. Mayor Yeh welcomes the opportunity to discuss world-class commerce ideas exchanged with Sunny Isles Beach and Miami developers to create mutual advantages.
At the Commissioners meeting, Mrs. Oliver expressed her gratitude to Mayor Norman Edelcup, frequent Asia visitor, Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler, and commissioners for their constant support and assistance. Working on this project over 18 months, Mrs. Oliver said at times she did not see the light at the end of the tunnel, but city official's support gave her strength to continue diligent work.
Mayor Edelcup congratulated Mrs. Oliver's tireless efforts and directed city officials to work closely for a planned signing ceremony in April, 2013. Director General Mou expressed appreciation for Fang Oliver's unselfish enthusiasm and diplomatic competence to bring two diverse cultures together. Mr. Mou urges all Asian and Asian American leaders to work together ensuring a long term success for tourism, cultural and educational exchange. For info updates and notification of events you may email SunnyIslesFl@aol.com
No comments:
Post a Comment