A total of 98 groups of lanterns were exhibited in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall, but there were 9 groups of tiger works, accounting for nearly 10%. It was questioned that it did not comply with the exhibition regulations, and it was suspected that the works left over from the Year of the Tiger last year were used to continue to participate in the exhibition.

(Photo by reporter Yang Xinhui)

[Reporter Yang Xinhui/Taipei Report] The 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival officially debuted on the 5th. There are 98 groups of lanterns in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall. Au’s works to be exhibited must conform to the zodiac sign of the Year of the Rabbit, or be in line with related issues such as the light of Taiwan, the light of Taipei, or the integration of ethnic groups. The tiger shape may not meet the exhibition regulations. He questioned whether it was the work left over from the year of the tiger last year. Continue to participate in the exhibition and criticize the city government for not fulfilling its duty of gatekeeping.

The Bureau of Viewing and Communication of Taipei City responded that it is the craft of lanterns to be presented.

Review the implementation plan of the National Lantern Competition of the Taiwan Lantern Festival. According to the competition theme, the creative elements must include related elements such as the "Year of the Rabbit" zodiac, the light of Taiwan, the light of Taipei, diversity and integration, the source of innovation, trendy technology, and a livable city. , Chen Xianwei questioned that the 9 groups of tiger-themed lanterns did not comply with the regulations.

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After investigation, Chen Xianwei found that there are 9 groups of tiger works participating in the Lantern Festival in Fuqian Square, and 5 of them even won awards. Many people asked whether the works left over from the Year of the Tiger were used to continue the exhibition, and this year the Taiwan Lantern Festival spent a total of 780 million. It is known as the most expensive Taiwan Lantern Festival in history. As the organization that hosts this year's Lantern Festival, the Beishi Government should fulfill its responsibility.

Chen Xianwei said that many of the lanterns exhibited in Fuqian Square were made by inmates from the Correctional Department of the Ministry of the Interior. Although the finished products are beautiful, they do not fit the theme of the Lantern Festival in the Year of the Rabbit. Take advantage of this year's Taiwan Lantern Festival to collect works and sign up.

Chen Xianwei believes that the Beishi government has the responsibility of gatekeeping and selection, and it should be reviewed in accordance with the competition regulations. It should be advocated that the works that do not conform to the spirit should not be accepted, instead of taking them out for exhibition, making the public think that they are expired products or old wine in new bottles. , The overall evaluation is not good, and the relevant bureaus and units should review and improve.

Chen Shuhui, director of the Taipei Municipal Bureau of Viewing and Communication, responded that the main presentation is the craft of lanterns. As long as the 12 zodiac signs are eligible, and also hope to promote tourism, there will be many sightseeing elements in it. There are about 190 entries in the overall competition. There are elements such as hot springs, temples, and the 101 building, etc., which is a theme.

A total of 98 groups of lanterns were exhibited in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall, but there were 9 groups of tiger works, accounting for nearly 10%. It was questioned that it did not comply with the exhibition regulations, and it was suspected that the works left over from the Year of the Tiger last year were used to continue to participate in the exhibition.

(Photo by reporter Yang Xinhui)

A total of 98 groups of lanterns were exhibited in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall, but there were 9 groups of tiger works, accounting for nearly 10%. It was questioned that it did not comply with the exhibition regulations, and it was suspected that the works left over from the Year of the Tiger last year were used to continue to participate in the exhibition.

(Photo by reporter Yang Xinhui)

A total of 98 groups of lanterns were exhibited in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall, but there were 9 groups of tiger works, accounting for nearly 10%. It was questioned that it did not comply with the exhibition regulations, and it was suspected that the works left over from the Year of the Tiger last year were used to continue to participate in the exhibition.

(Photo by reporter Yang Xinhui)

A total of 98 groups of lanterns were exhibited in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall, but there were 9 groups of tiger works, accounting for nearly 10%. It was questioned that it did not comply with the exhibition regulations, and it was suspected that the works left over from the Year of the Tiger last year were used to continue to participate in the exhibition.

(Photo by reporter Yang Xinhui)

A total of 98 groups of lanterns were exhibited in the square in front of the Taipei City Hall, but there were 9 groups of tiger works, accounting for nearly 10%. It was questioned that it did not comply with the exhibition regulations, and it was suspected that the works left over from the Year of the Tiger last year were used to continue to participate in the exhibition.

(Photo by reporter Yang Xinhui)