Former President Ma Ying-jeou sent red envelopes, and Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng sent lucky bags for the Year of the Rabbit. The queues stretched like "snakes".

(Photo by reporter Chen Enhui)

[Reporter Chen Enhui/Taoyuan Report] Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year. Former President Ma Ying-jeou and Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng joined forces in Longtan District, Taoyuan City. "Rabbit" and the distribution of red envelopes, which symbolize the auspiciousness of ninety-nine, attracted people queuing up and circling around like greedy snakes.

Ma Ying-jeou said that in addition to praying to the gods for "favorable weather and peace of the country and the people", in response to the needs of the people of Taiwan, he further wished for "fewer typhoons, fewer epidemics, more exports, and more children" in the new year.

Ma Ying-jeou said that he has a good relationship with Taoyuan, and Taoyuan is the city that has the most relationship with various counties and cities except Taipei.

He was born in Hong Kong in the 39th year of the Republic of China, and came to Taiwan after more than a year. He lived in Puxin, Taoyuan for half a year. Because his mother worked at the Shimen Reservoir, he lived in Longtan for half a year in the second grade of elementary school. He studied at Sankeng National School (now "Shimen Elementary School") ”), always left a very good impression on Taoyuan.

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He said that he is very happy that Zhang Shanzheng can serve as the mayor of Taoyuan. In the past, the two were colleagues. In particular, Zhang Shanzheng served as the Minister of Science and Technology and the Chief Executive. He is a very good civil servant. , so that the city's competitiveness has been greatly enhanced.

Ma Ying-jeou mentioned that when visiting incense and worshiping gods, he always prays for good weather and a peaceful country and people, but according to the current situation, it should be revised to "smooth weather, small (less) typhoon epidemic, safe country, and more children and grandchildren exported." He explained that if there is no typhoon, there will be more There will be a shortage of water. According to the needs of Taiwan, I pray to God to bless the typhoon and the epidemic situation. In addition to more exports, there should be more children. He appealed to everyone present, "If you are not married, get married quickly, and those who have not yet had children Hurry up and have a baby, because the population problem is very serious, because if there is any mistake, it will be too late to make up for it, so everyone will work hard after returning home, and wish everyone a happy new year."

Zhang Shanzheng said that during the Chinese New Year, he and former President Ma each visited many temples in Taoyuan. Among them, Longyuan Palace is not only a good place, but also the place where the two "fit together" for the first time. He also wished all the villagers a happy New Year of the Rabbit Fullness, family health, and family harmony.

Former President Ma Ying-jeou and Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng went to Longtan Longyuan Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings. From right to left are legislators Lu Yuling, Ma Ying-jeou, Zhang Shanzheng and Zhang Shanzheng's wife Zhang Qiya.

(Photo by reporter Chen Enhui)

A long line of people lined up at Longtan Longyuan Palace from noon, waiting to receive the red envelope bag of former President Ma Ying-jeou and the lucky bag of Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng.

(Photo by reporter Chen Enhui)

Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng and his wife Zhang Qiya (2nd from left, 3rd from left) ran together during the Chinese New Year. City Councilor Shu Cuiling was 1st from left.

(Photo by reporter Chen Enhui)