This year’s Taipei Floral Picnic is to be held at Daan Park this weekend, featuring an exclusive Pokemon Go event, a theme food market, a coffee rave picnic area and stage performances.
Pokemon Go
Two massive Pokemon balloons are to be set up in the park as photo attractions, with an exclusive event zone operating from 10am to 6pm.
Photo courtesy of the Taipei City Government
Participants who complete designated tasks on-site would have a chance to receive limited-edition souvenirs.
Pokemon trainers could also experience the newly launched game Pokemon Pokopia in the trial area.
Three PokeStops are to be set up in the park. Trainers are invited to take part in the event-exclusive Timed Research and Field Research to enjoy a spring outing with Pikachu wearing a flower hat from tomorrow to April 6.
The event is to also feature three half-hour sessions of meet-and-greets with Pikachu and Eevee in the afternoon on both days.
Theme market
Visitors are invited to wander through a global food map of exotic flavors and local favorites, savor world-class coffee and explore hand-picked artisan stalls to enjoy a curated springtime feast designed for the modern aesthete.
Coffee rave picnic
To join a tasting at the pour-over coffee show, grab a numbered ticket on-site 15 minutes before each demo show kicks off — first come, first served.
Each free specialty coffee giveaway session features a different specialty brew.
Join the line at the coffee booth for three designated sessions at 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:40pm.
This year’s DJ performance is to kick off with Divyns from Nantes, France tomorrow.
Participants can expect a cross-cultural fusion where French house meets US pop and Taiwanese gems.
Sunday is to keep the energy high with DJ Jamie Q delivering a dynamic mix of Asian pop, K-pop and Mandopop favorites that reflect an international flair.
Stage performance
Paws and Play Meadow is to feature interactive bubble and balloon shows, and family and fur-kids dress-up shows.
Families are invited to bring their furry friends and children to enjoy a laughter-filled weekend.
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