As visitors from Taiwan and the rest of the world are discovering, however, there are more than flowers on display. The beauty of Taiwanese culture is highlighted through thousands of scheduled cultural performances, and local achievements in horticulture, science and environmental protection can also be seen.

The Taipei International Flora Expo welcomed its two millionth visitor Dec. 15 with a gift of two free flight tickets and a VIP pass for unlimited entry to five of the most popular pavilions. This milestone came much earlier than anticipated and augurs well for the success of this large-scale event in promoting Taiwan abroad.