The China Post
Date: July 18, 2016
By: Seamus Boyle, Special to The China Post

With just a few more days before the Ho-Hai-Yan Gongliao Rock Festival (2016新北市貢寮國際海洋

The annual Ho-Hai-Yan Gongliao Rock Festival attracts thousands of music lovers each year to the beautiful Fulong coast in New Taipei. ( Courtesy of the New Taipei City Government)

音樂祭) along New Taipei’s beautiful Fulong coast (福隆海邊), organizers are working hard to ensure a healthy balance of fun and safety when the festival kicks off on Friday, July 22.

With two principles — “protection” and “prevention” — the focus of the safety campaign, organizers are sparing no efforts in making sure participants will stay secure during their time at Fulong. With record temperatures on the way (approximatively 36 degrees Celsius), organizers have issued reminders about hydration and sun protection to prevent sunburn and strokes.

Additional warnings have been issued about erratic tide patterns that pose potential drowning risks to tourists and other visitors, as well as children. The New Taipei City Government Fire Bureau (新北市政府消防局) intends to dispatch anywhere from 200 to 300 personnel to patrol the coast during the festival, to assist in the effort.     [FULL  STORY]