The Economic Development Bureau added a Wenqingfeng Corridor at the entrance of the Lingya Public Market to light up the night economy.

(Photographed by reporter Wang Rongxiang)

[Reporter Wang Rongxiang/Kaohsiung Report] A Wenqingfeng Corridor was added at the entrance of Kaohsiung Lingya Market. Through woodwork, light boxes, crystal characters, track lights and lighting art, the entire space has been fully upgraded, and it also presents 3 different images of the market. The sign indicates that Gaoshi Economic Development Bureau hopes to use this to connect the self-improvement night market crowds and at the same time light up the night economy of Lingya Market.

Liao Taixiang, director of the Economic and Development Bureau, said that the Lingya Public Market is one of the oldest and most lively commercial markets in Kaohsiung. The city government attaches great importance to the safety of the traditional market environment. In 2020, more than 2 million yuan will be allocated to strengthen toilets and drainage. Another 230,000 yuan will be allocated to strengthen the market structure and paint the walls. In 2022, the market will be relocated for 60 years. Not only will new exhaust fans be installed to improve the ventilation of the market, but solar photovoltaics will be installed on the roof to optimize the consumption environment for citizens.

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Considering the increasing demand for night-time business in the market, the entrance image gallery was added following the special subsidy, and the construction has been completed recently, hoping to revitalize the night-time economy of the market.

Huang Chaoqin, President of Lingya Public Market Self-Government, thanked the municipal government for its support, and highly affirmed the entrance image corridor with both artistic beauty and night lighting functions.

He said that the market moved to the current location for business in 1962. Recently, a night market demonstration area has been built, attracting young entrepreneurial stores such as Shiner Korean Food Roast Meat, Xiatian Ichimachi Izakaya, and Jingpin Shixuan Japanese Cuisine. The image of the entrance attracts more tourists to the market for consumption.

In addition, Nanfeng braised pork rice, white sugar cake, and many other must-visit gourmet hotspots, from the lively traditional market during the day to the bustling night market at night, forming a rare "three markets in a day" market in Taiwan .

The Economic Development Bureau added a Wenqingfeng Corridor at the entrance of the Lingya Public Market to light up the night economy.

(Photographed by reporter Wang Rongxiang)