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| '''Madou sugar refinery''' |
The '''Madou sugar refinery''', established in 1910 during ], originally belonged to a Japanese corporation which ran seven refineries, of which Madou was the base. Hence, Madou sugar refinery has a well-planned environment, featuring a Baroque office building and a wood structure dormitory. The site is also rich with various trees, enhancing the experience of those who spend leisure time at Madou. | ||
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Madou (Chinese: 麻豆; pinyin: mádòu; Wade–Giles: ma-tou) is a town of about 50,000 residents in Tainan County, Taiwan, Republic of China. It owes its name to the Taiwanese aboriginal word Moatau. It is a well-known town in Tainan for its local culinary specialties and historical sites. and has become more prosperous in recent five years due to the presence of two universities: "Diwan College of Management" and "Aletheia University." As an example of the increased attention Madou is receiving, the New Year Countdown Night for 2006 in Tainan was held at Madou Junior High School.
Historic spots
The Madou sugar refinery, established in 1910 during Japanese rule, originally belonged to a Japanese corporation which ran seven refineries, of which Madou was the base. Hence, Madou sugar refinery has a well-planned environment, featuring a Baroque office building and a wood structure dormitory. The site is also rich with various trees, enhancing the experience of those who spend leisure time at Madou.
Speciality
Shaddock is one of the special food of Madou. It has a various nutrition. Being harvested about the time of mid-autumn,it is usually associated with Mid Autumn Festival. MAdou Farmer's Assiciation even hold a beuty contest relevant to the shaddock every year.
23°11′N 120°15′E / 23.183°N 120.250°E / 23.183; 120.250
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