Keelung Mayor Lin Youchang (left) and newly elected Mayor Xie Guoliang attended the Christmas party.

(Photo by reporter Lu Xianxiu)

[Reporter Lu Xianxiu/Report from Keelung] Today's Christmas Eve is also the last day of Keelung Mayor Lin Youchang's term of office. The city government held "Xiwang Market x Neon Party" at Guomen Plaza, and "Colorful Christmas Keelung Party" at Ocean Plaza. In Lin Youchang's last public event during his tenure, the mayor-elect Xie Guoliang, who will take office tomorrow, spent Christmas Eve together. The two prayed for the citizens and wished them a Merry Christmas.

The Municipal Tourism and City Marketing Office has created a unique harborside market. The National Gate Plaza was completed this year, combining Keelung’s local food and music performances. Although it was cold, it didn’t rain. Many people went out to celebrate Christmas.

Zeng Ziwen, director of tourism and city marketing, said that the puns of "looking west" and "hope" mean looking at Keelung from the west bank, so that the public can better understand the food culture of the wharf.

We will also invite dynamic DJs to perform live. Tonight, we will invite Zhang Zhiyu, a local singing girl who loves Keelung, and the new generation of independent band Wendy to sing. Tomorrow (25th), we will invite creative types with fresh styles and healing Singer Wei Jiaying was the finale.

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In recent years, the Keelung City Cultural Bureau has cooperated with the Keelung YMCA and various churches to hold Christmas activities for a month. There is an 18-meter LED Christmas tree in Ocean Square, plus a 1-meter bright Bethlehem star, creating the only Christmas harbor Beautiful scenery, Christmas trees can be seen on the coastal mountains, shining in the beautiful city of Keelung.

Today’s Christmas Eve event started at 5 o’clock in the evening. More than 300 people participated in the performance. It was kicked off by the Xinxiang Horn Troupe and the Yuyang Dance Troupe. There were string orchestras led by more than 100 children from 9 schools in Keelung. Orchestra, drum team, choir and other performances.

It was cold, but Ocean Plaza was packed and filled with a night of gratitude.

He thanked the faithful for praying and blessing him for eight years, and prayed for blessings for everyone in Keelung and Taiwan.

Many people also wished Lin Youchang "peace"

Mayor-elect Xie Guoliang himself is a Christian, and he is very happy to celebrate with so many friends. The New Year will be one week away, and he will spend the New Year's Eve party with Mayor Lin Youchang, wishing the citizens safety, health and happiness.

The 18-meter-high Christmas tree at Keelung Ocean Plaza shines brightly in Keelung Harbor.

(Photo by reporter Lu Xianxiu)