In recent years the government has hosted many festivals that integrate local cultures with the tourism industry. Some examples are the Taroko Music Festival, Hualien Summer Festival, Hualien International Stone Sculpture Festival, International Sightseeing Festival, Ruisui’s pomelo blossom season, Pacific Poetry Festival, Taiwan Indigenous Innovation Expo, and Joint Harvest Festival. Discounted packages for transportation, food and accommodation are available, encouraging tourists to come experience Hualien’s unique cultures.