FEDS has long supported local events and has sponsored New Taipei City’s annual highlight, “Christmasland in New Taipei,” for 13 consecutive years, celebrating the festive Christmas season with the community. In 2024, “Christmasland in New Taipei” has successfully promoted local tourism, attracting 7.7 million visitors over the 48-day event, making it a particularly eye-catching Christmas fixture.

Upholding the commitment to enhancing local history, culture, and architectural art, FEDS has sponsored the “Far Eastern Architecture Design Award – Monument Visiting Month” for three consecutive years. In 2024, the monument visits entered their third phase with the theme “The Elegance of Bangka’s Ancient Temples.” Renowned historians and architectural researchers led participants through Bangka Qingshuiyan and Bangka Longshan Temple, exploring Laosong Elementary School, Herb Alley, and other sites, providing detailed narratives on Taiwan’s ancient architecture and the craftsmanship of master artisans.

FEDS is committed to supporting the development of young students by providing both indoor and outdoor spaces within its department stores as platforms for showcasing students’ design creativity and learning achievements. In May 2024, the Department of Industrial and Commercial Design at Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology held its Graduation Project Exhibition at the main plaza of the BanQiao Store. Students explored new concepts, materials, and forms, challenged conventions, and demonstrated unique innovative designs.

To promote Taiwanese local culture, Mega City, serving as a bridge between contemporary fashion and traditional crafts, held the “Midsummer Retro Time Tunnel Exhibition,” showcasing childhood toys, vintage pinball machines, and other props. Multiple retro-themed photo spots were set up, sparking a wave of nostalgic Taiwanese style.

The Hsinchu Store, in collaboration with the Hsinchu Council for the Promotion of Assistance for People with Disabilities (HCPAP), held the 9th Annual Art Exhibition for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. The 16-day event featured 45 creative paintings by people with learning difficulties and attracted many visitors who stopped to appreciate the artworks.

The month-long “Master Calligraphy and Painting Art Exhibition” was grandly held at The Mall in April 2024. The event was jointly organized by Far Eastern Department Stores, The Mall, and Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology. Eleven renowned calligraphy and painting masters were invited to create ink paintings on-site. Coinciding with the upcoming Mother’s Day, the masters interacted with the public at the event, presenting customized blessing messages written on exquisite gift cards.