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The Ministry of Economic Affairs launched the Reunion Goods Coupon to encourage people to use environmentally friendly products and stimulate consumption in traditional markets. The event has been held for four consecutive weeks since September.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs launched the Reunion Good Market Coupon in September this year, and five well-known markets in Kaohsiung, including Sanmin No. 1 and Longhua, participated. (Provided by Economic Development Bureau)
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has called on all traditional markets in Taiwan to hold the "Come and Come to Market - Flowers and Full Moon - Reunion Good Market Coupons" event for four weeks starting from September. Five markets in Kaohsiung are participating. During the event, people who go to make purchases and bring their own reusable bags, reusable cups or reusable tableware sets can exchange NT$100 for a "Reunion Good Coupon" worth NT$200.
The Kaohsiung City Economic Development Bureau stated that the Kaohsiung Traditional Market service items not only include traditional snacks, hot and cold drinks, exotic cuisine, hot stir-fries, etc., but also provide shoe repair, beauty, fashion clothing and other services to meet the diverse needs of consumers.
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Through the "Reunion Goods Coupon" of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, in addition to encouraging people to take environmentally friendly actions in daily life, such as carrying environmentally friendly bags, environmentally friendly tableware and environmentally friendly tumblers, it can also stimulate consumption.
The event will last for four weeks from September 12, with 5 markets including Longhua Market, Sanmin No. 1 Market, Qihou Tourist Market, Daliao Dafa Market and Haiziliao Vendor Center participating enthusiastically. People only need to make purchases in the designated markets and bring their own environmentally friendly supplies such as bags, cups or tableware. They can go to the service counter and exchange NT$100 for a "Reunion Good Market Coupon" worth NT$200. The quantity is limited, so people should seize the opportunity to grab it.
The Economic Development Bureau explained that the event will be held for four consecutive weeks starting from September, on September 12, 19, 25 and October 3. For the complete list of participating markets and event time and other information, you can check the "Taiwan Food Market·Markets and Night Markets" Facebook fan page, the Economic Development Bureau Facebook fan page or call 0800-688-818, and a dedicated person will provide assistance.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs launched the Reunion Good Market Coupon in September this year, and five well-known markets in Kaohsiung, including Sanmin No. 1 and Longhua, participated. (Provided by Economic Development Bureau)

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