Taipei City Government

With the Chinese New Year approaching, Mayor Ko Wen-je presented awards to representatives from outstanding local markets in 2017. He also took the opportunity to promote the New Year’s meal entrees sale of Nanmen Market on January 17.
According to Ko, the quickest way to learn about a city is through visiting local markets since they epitomize the way people live. It is part of the reason that he is highly concerned about the development of Taipei’s markets.
Nanmen Market has established its reputation as a model market thanks to characteristics such as clean environment, smooth flow for shoppers, and quality delicacies. He is well-suited to vouch for the quality of the food products as his wife frequents Nanmen Market on a regular basis, the mayor noted. 
Ko pointed out that the renovation of Wanhua District’s Huannan Market, Taipei Fish Market, and First Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market came with a combined price tag of NT$20 billion. Infrastructure overhaul aside, a successful market also involves sound organization, orderly operations, safe merchandise, clean surroundings, and good fire safety practices, hence the need to hold annual evaluation events targeting the city’s markets. 
Accompanied by Nanmen Market Autonomous Association President Wang Chuan-kuo, the mayor toured the market and tasted traditional New Year dishes offered by the vendors. Wang also took the opportunity to promote the online sale of over 70 items of the most sought-after delicacies and meals, which can be delivered to the customer’s doorstep in package deals.