Xinfeng Township Agricultural Association Introduction
When it comes to Xin Feng, aside from the famous melons, local community shops in Xin Feng Township sell agricultural cooperative's own brand "Cui Feng Rice," the production and sale group "Big Bite Rice," duck egg products (salted eggs and century eggs) promoted by the township office and the county government, sweet potatoes, skinless hot peppers, frozen packages of chicken soup made with selected chicken thighs and skinless hot peppers, Hai Feng sorghum liquor, and black soybeans, which are all distinctive local souvenirs. "The soil in Xin Feng is sandy red soil, suitable for growing melons and fruits, resulting in extremely sweet melons." After the evaluation of the large watermelons, the watermelon festival takes place during the holidays, featuring booths for selling watermelons and free tasting for the public. The home economics class also offers Hakka rice dishes, combined with health exercises, dance performances, watermelon hugging, and weighing competitions. Last year, the township office even organized a "Xin Feng Watermelon Road Run" event named after the watermelon, allowing everyone to enjoy eating, drinking, and having fun all at once. The watermelon festival usually falls in mid-June, depending on the ripeness of the melons, which is determined by the weather. If there is enough sunlight, harvesting can take place. Xin Feng's "melon cultivation history" is long-standing. In addition to watermelons, melons such as cantaloupes (with thicker skin, available in both green flesh and red flesh types) and Minxiong melons (commonly known as fragrant melons) are also famous for their sweetness that brings smiles. Additionally, the freshness of watermelons can be judged by their stems; if they still appear very green, letting them sit for a few more days will make them riper. If the color has already dried out, it's time to eat them quickly." Tips for selecting melons are provided for tourists coming to Xin Feng to buy watermelons.
