Green camp member Chen Naiyu criticized the "Bitan Water Dance" activity for spending a lot of money and destroying the ecology.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)

[Reporter Weng Yuhuang/New Taipei Report] The "Bitan Water Dance" laser sound and light show in Xindian District, New Taipei City will be performed for two months from March 31. Democratic Progressive Party member Chen Naiyu said that she has received a petition. The natural ecology, including fireflies, black kites, and tree frogs on the waterfront, may also be disturbed, especially now that we are approaching the peak season of fireflies, we should not spend money on restoration and construction of ecological trails in the past, and spend money on destruction now.

The Bureau of Tourism and Tourism stated that the organizers conducted surveys and surveys of the beautiful mountain environment in advance to reduce the impact on the ecology, and the activities were integrated with relevant bureaus to promote tourism benefits.

Chen Naiyu participated in the opening ceremony of "Bitan Water Dance" yesterday. This is an important event in Bitan every year, but she hopes that such events in the future should be closer to the local business district, culture, history, and characteristics. "Bitan Water Dance" Heyong Fireworks spends 4 million yuan per year. This year, laser light sculptures are added to depict the ecological diversity of Bitan on Mount Hemei. Ironically, the colorful laser beams are aimed at the habitats of these creatures.

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Chen Naiyu said that she decided to leave early when she saw the Water Dance Light Sculpture on Hemei Mountain yesterday. Maybe it is against the wind, but she received a petition. , black kites and tree frogs may also be disturbed, especially now that the peak season of fireflies is approaching. In the past, funds were spent on restoration and construction of ecological trails, and now they are spent on destruction. It turns out that this is how New Taipei City spends money.

She said that as soon as she took office last year, she consulted with the Tourism Bureau and the Economic Development Bureau. If the 4 million yuan can be used to hold some more fun, interactive, and locally meaningful activities, I believe it will There are more people who know and understand the history and culture of Xindian better, such as the history of ferry and trade culture from the Qing Dynasty, and how to develop tourism while taking into account the sustainability of the natural environment and the development of local creation business circles. This is the direction in which we should strive.

Green camp member Chen Naiyu criticized the use of laser light sculptures in the "Bitan Water Dance", which affects the biological habitats of Hemeishan.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)