Last Updated on February 24, 2022, 6:09 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre: The Taiwan Technical Mission promised to continue to support the Ministry of Agriculture’s initiatives and operations in St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly those related to climate change adaptation.
At the Agriculture Review Planning Meeting conducted on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Kyle Huang, Project Specialist at the Technical Mission, reaffirmed the Republic of China (Taiwan’s) commitment to the local government.
“Over the years, [the] Taiwan Technical Mission has given innovations in the agricultural sector through various programmes and technical support,” Huang added.
The Enhancing Agricultural Adaptive Capacity to Climate Variability Project in St. Kitts and Nevis is one such project. It began on February 27, 2018 and will conclude on December 31, 2022. It was created to help with adaptation and mitigation, as well as technology creation, distribution, and deployment, as well as access to climate finance, education, training, and public awareness.
“Despite the fact that the climatic variability project is coming to an end this year, [the] Taiwan Technical Mission will continue to work with the Ministry of Agriculture.” Huang remarked, “We launched a new initiative to support the ministry in reaching the goal of improving innovation and sustainable systems.”
He went on to say that the Taiwan Technical Mission can always be counted on to provide broad agricultural technical assistance in St. Kitts and Nevis. The ROC also aids the Federation with crop development and agro-processing.
The Lantern of St. Kitts and Nevis sparkles brightly at the Taiwan Festival
Saint Kitts and Nevis’ lantern, which featured the Museum of Nevis History and the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, as well as two youngsters playing steel pan, drew large crowds in Taipei’s Shilin District when the Taipei Lantern Festival reopened after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Jasmine Huggins, Saint Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to Taiwan, stated at the opening ceremony’s press conference that her goal was to introduce tourists to the rich history and culture of Saint Kitts and Nevis through this colourful, fun, and family-oriented event. “We also hope that increasing awareness of our twin-island paradise will lead to more visits to our country,” the Ambassador added.
Saint Kitts and Nevis was also asked to take part in the Taiwan Lantern Festival, a week-long national festival that draws millions of people. Ambassador Huggins described a depiction of the Saint Kitts and Nevis National Museum (previously the Old Treasury Building), which was presented with Mocko Jumbies, Clowns, Bulls, and Masquerades, all of which are figures from our folklore. The lantern’s colourful display drew praise from those who saw it, with many people asking questions about our culture and expressing a wish to visit the Federation.
SKN student Jacinth Hunkins impressed visitors with her skills on the steel pan beside the Taipei lantern, while Kevrone Phipps, costumed as a clown, kept the audience delighted with dynamic antics, much to the joy of everybody present.
Taiwan’s Lantern Festivals are hosted every year in major cities around the country. Each year, on the 15th day of the Lunar Calendar month, these festivals begin and last for one week.
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