Taiwan's Nantou Global Tea Expo is an annual event that happens around Taiwan's National Day on 10/10. The event has varied in length over the last 14 years, but typically spans over 9 days — from Saturday through the following Sunday. It's a massive occasion, with hundreds of vendors, and several hundred thousand visitors! There are dozens of activities to attend and partake in, along with endless cups of tea being served!

Beyond the sheer size and scope of this event, replete with many gems of local art and agricultural produce, there is a pervasive sense of a community gathering — even though people come from all over Taiwan come to participate. This is a shining example of Taiwanese culture. We are here on this small island all together. It's a tangible aspect of this society.

Here's us back in 2016 participating in the 1,000 people brewing tea activity. Anyone can register to put on a tea picnic, serving tea to strangers arriving at your spot who were assigned your number. And then it's just sitting together on a big lawn with thousands of people participating in this simple yet profound activity. Because we all know that brewing a pot of tea offers the opportunity to connect. 

Looking forward to attending this annual highlight for the 14th year in a row. It's also an opportunity to see how the work of our tea mentor Tony Lin continues to come to fruition, even though he is now five years into his retirement. This event was his baby, following the development of the Lugu Farmers Association's Dong Ding Oolong Tea Competition. Kudos Tony!

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