The East Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters of Tourism Administration, MOTC (hereinafter referred to as ECNSAH) was selected as one of the‘2023 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories’ in the Environment and Climate category by the Dutch non-profit organization Green Destinations Foundation for its‘Moonlit Sea Concerts on the East Coast of Taiwan - Sustainability in Action.’


In order to promote in-depth art tourism on the East Coast, the ECNSAH connects local culture, local life, and the natural environment to create the East Coast Land Arts Festival in 2015. The core concept of ‘leisure philosophy, sightseeing gaze, and land aesthetics’ was proposed, advocating the symbiosis of art and nature. In the second year, music elements were incorporated, and the Moonlit Sea Concerts were born at the Torik Visitor Center. Since then, the event has become a highlight of the East Coast. Combining the unique moonlit seascape of the East Coast with diverse music and art performances, an art market, and exhibitions, the concerts showcase the rich culture and simple lifestyle of the region..



The ECNSAH joined the Green Destinations evaluation program at the beginning of this year with the hope of showcasing the East Coast's efforts in sustainable tourism to the world. The focus of the story selected for the award was not on how grand the concerts, stage, or cast were, but rather on how, while hosting a large-scale event, the core concepts of waste reduction, environmental protection, respect for local culture, and land balance were upheld and practiced. This  achievement reflects the continuous efforts of every partner, vendor, and the more than 20,000 participants of the Moonlit Sea Concerts on the East Coast each year, all striving to embrace a sustainable lifestyle.