Wanjin Azalea Whakatairanga Kaupapa Waitohu by New Taipei City Government

Wanjin Azalea Whakatairanga Kaupapa Waitohu by New Taipei City Government is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Pānui Hokohoko, Whakatairanga me te Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero Competition Category.

RinoPānui Hokohoko· 2026

Wanjin Azalea Whakatairanga Kaupapa Waitohu

by New Taipei City Government

Client: New Taipei City Government

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Pānui Hokohoko Category

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The Design

About Wanjin Azalea Whakatairanga Kaupapa Waitohu

Ko Wanjin Azalea he pakihi whakatairanga kaupapa waitohu mō tētahi ahurei puāwai kōanga i te raki o Taiwana. Ko te putanga o te tau 2025, ko tōna kaupapa ko Let's Go Bloom, i horahia ki ngā papa rēhia e toru i Jinshan me Wanli, e kapi ana i te 30 heketea me te tata ki te 100,000 tipu. I whakahaeretia e Jinshan tētahi whare kāinga toi puāwai me ngā momo azalea onge 22, ngā whakaturanga toi nunui me tētahi whakataetae hoahoa. I whakaaturia e Wanli tētahi arawhiti puāwai, tētahi māra Zen me tētahi ara puāwai i whakatōkia ki ngā azalea 23,000. Nā ngā whakaaturanga rama i te pō, ngā mākete, ngā awheawhe me ngā haerenga ārahi i tautoko te ahuwhenua me te tāpoi ā-rohe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Wanjin Azalea Whakatairanga Kaupapa Waitohu te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Wanjin Azalea Whakatairanga Kaupapa Waitohu he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Wanjin Azalea Whakatairanga Kaupapa Waitohu mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: In 2025, the festival expanded into three zones: Jinshan Zhongshan Hot Spring Park, Wanli Tourism Park, and Mazao Sports Park. Jinshan hosted the Azalea Art Museum, Taiwan's first flower art greenhouse, showcasing 22 rare varieties, landscape works, gardens, contests, and DIY events. Highlights included 'Azalea Doctor' Zhifang Liu's 20-year global cultivar research and 12 large installations by Alfie Lin and young designers. At Wanli, Dingyang Weng's 'Spring Kaleidoscope' floral bridge and Zen garden added artistry and innovation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Wanjin is Taiwan's largest azalea seedling region, producing over 6 million plants annually, accounting for 80 percent of national output. The festival utilized three signature locations with tourism and agricultural potential, connecting Zhongshan Hot Spring Park, Mazao Stream, and Wantan Bridge. The site layout leveraged the region's unique topography, combining floral trails with transportation nodes and production hubs-ensuring smooth circulation while showcasing authentic planting landscapes and cultivation practices.
Tags: Azalea, Wanjin Azalea, New Taipei City, Industry Matching, Sustainable Development, Aesthetic Flower Exhibition, Tourism Economy
Production Technology: Beyond static displays, the event offered diverse daily programming. Evening azalea light shows ran from 6:00-8:00 PM. On weekends, farmers' markets showcased local produce and cuisine. On-site DIY floral workshops allowed visitors to craft personal memories. Wanli featured a nearly 1-kilometer flower corridor planted with 23,000 azaleas. On Women's Day, a 'Floral Fun Walk' drew nearly 200 participants in themed outfits, creating the most festive and interactive moment of the event.
Design Challenge: The core challenge was ensuring the event transcended surface-level aesthetics. From day one, organizers considered how to give azaleas cultural depth through artistic and industrial integration. Practical challenges included flower care, crowd management, and bloom timing, requiring close coordination between farmers and designers to ensure simultaneous horticultural and visual quality.
Research: Unfolding in early spring, the 2025 Wanjin Azalea Festival ran from Feb 27-Mar 30 under the theme 'Let's Go Bloom.' Spanning 30 hectares and 100,000 plants, it united Jinshan and Wanli as Taiwan's most iconic coastal flower event. Featuring 22 plus azalea varieties, it blended floriculture with art: Jinshan's greenhouse museum, flower corridor, and design contest; Wanli's kaleidoscope bridge and Zen garden. DIY classes, markets, tours, and night lighting enriched experiences while advancing the Wanjin Azalea brand.
Inspiration: The 2025 Wanjin Azalea Festival, themed 'Let's Go Bloom,' grows from the floral heritage of Wanli and Jinshan. Merging local culture, landscapes, and agricultural renewal, it has become the North Coast's iconic spring event. Since 2021, New Taipei City has promoted the Wanjin Azalea brand to redefine the flower beyond ornament. Through horticultural expertise, art installations, competitions, scenic tours, and business partnerships, the festival positions azaleas as cultural symbols that link art, place, and industry for sustainable growth.
Project Duration: The project finished in March 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The festival attracted families, couples, and photographers, especially to the Azalea Art Museum and the floral corridor in Jinshan. Visitors praised the thoughtful spatial layering and visual appeal, from greenhouse displays to outdoor gardens. Evening lighting further enhanced the romantic ambiance. Tied to agrotourism packages, the festival offered eco-cultural tours, boosting local business traffic. Many vendors reported a sharp increase in foot traffic and brand awareness, proving the festival's economic value.
Team Members: New Taipei City Government
Image Credits: New Taipei City Government