Nomad Award x Lutopia Starry Night Market
Part of Taiwan Digital Fest (TDF), Taiwan’s largest and most iconic digital nomad festival, bringing together global nomads, creators, entrepreneurs, and local communities across Taiwan. Learn more at fest.dna.org.tw.
Nomad Award: 5-Minute Open Pitch — Your Digital Nomad Story in Taitung
Taiwan Digital Fest has officially passed the halfway point — and now we want to hear YOUR story.
How has your digital nomad experience in Taitung been so far?
Join the Nomad Award Open Pitch Night and share your experience with the community in just 5 minutes.
Tell us about the moments that surprised you, inspired you, challenged you, frustrated you, or made you fall in love with Taitung.
Your story can be about anything:
Food discoveries
Local culture
Co-living experiences
Transportation adventures
Remote work struggles
Unexpected friendships
Funny moments, culture shock, emotional experiences, or personal growth
This is not a formal presentation.
It’s a real, authentic sharing night for digital nomads, travelers, creators, and explorers.
At the end of the night, the audience will vote live, and the Top 3 storytellers will win MONEY MONEY.
How to Join
Register on the TTNomads platform
https://ttnomads.circle.so/Register for this event
https://luma.com/f72fe2fjDuring check-in, tell the staff you want to join the Open Pitch
Please note:
We only accept up to 6 speakers
Participation is based on check-in order
Prepare your 5-minute sharing session
Open Pitch starts at 20:00
Voting Rules
Each participant receives one voting ticket
All speakers will present one by one
After all presentations are finished, speakers will stand on stage facing away from the audience
Audience members place their voting ticket behind their favorite speaker
The Top 3 most popular pitches win
Awards
🥇 1st Place — NT$1,000
🥈 2nd Place — NT$500
🥉 3rd Place — NT$300
Whether your experience was amazing, chaotic, emotional, hilarious, or unforgettable — we want to hear it.
Come share your Taitung nomad story with the community.
Lutopia Starry Night Market
Located in Dulan, Taitung, the "Lutopia Starry Night Market" is more than just a market; it's a curated platform showcasing the local lifestyle of the East Coast. Stepping away from the noisy, traditional night market format, we have embraced a curated bazaar style. Collaborating with highly skilled local artisans and vendors from Taitung, we light up our expansive grassy lawn with romantic string lights, bringing together indigenous delicacies, local food trucks, tribal craft workshops, and live lawn music performances. Here, you won't find the hustle and bustle of the city—only the gentle evening breeze, picnic mats under the starry sky, and the pure, slow-living vibe of Dulan. The more local, the more international. Welcome to Lutopia to experience the most chill, eco-friendly starry settlement on the East Coast.
Key Highlights:
1.Artisan Craftsmanship: A curated selection of highly skilled local vendors and specialty food trucks from Taitung.
2.Cultural & Unplugged Vibes: Blending indigenous cultural experiences with relaxing live lawn music.
3.Immersive Experience: No crowds or noise—just starry skies, lawn picnics, and the pure, slow-living pace of Dulan.