Taipei Travel

Mayor Ko Wen-je attended a ceremony to unveil the new entrance installation at Ximending on April 16. Accompanied by Taipei Tainhou Temple President Huang Hsiu-fu and city councilors, Ko took a walk to the temple to pray to the patron goddess Matsu.

During his address, the mayor noted that Taipei Tianhou Temple was a major sponsor for the 2017 Taipei Lantern Festival. Following the event’s conclusion, the City has been contemplating the possibility of installing lanterns which incorporate IT products as new landmarks for Ximending. The illuminous decorations will breathe new life into the west district when the City hosts festivals or receives foreign dignitaries in the future.

 

Stressing that the Summer Universiade is the priority for Taipei this year, Ko estimated that the capital will see over 20,000 visitors from 150 countries comprising athletes, government officials and media attending the international sports event. He called upon businesses in Ximending to present the best of Taipei during the Universiade, helping to market Taipei and Taiwan to the world.

 

KO added that the West District Gateway Project, which centers on North Gate, is slated for completion by the end of June, 2017. The area is set to become a new landmark of the island and a magnet for tourists.
 

Speaking of the 2018 Taipei Lantern Festival, the mayor said the showcase will take place at Ximending again. However, the exact plans have not yet been finalized.