By Cheng Ming-hsiang and Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe farmers’ association in Miaoli County’s Zaociao Township (造橋) is asking visitors not to touch the pumpkins at a local tourist attraction, saying it could damage all of the pumpkins in the area. The township office has also hosted an annual pumpkin festival for 12 consecutive years to promote the local produce. However, association members recently discovered that writings and drawings had been carved onto some of the immature pumpkins on the bridge. The association said it receives reports of pumpkin damage almost every day. Visitors are welcome to observe the pumpkins with their eyes, but not use their hands, Peng said.

Source: Taipei Times May 10, 2019 15:56 UTC