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On July 29, Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the “August 1 Indigenous People’s Week” celebrations. He greeted the audience in both Amis and Atayal, and noted that August 1 is Indigenous People’s Day. To raise the awareness of indigenous culture, Taipei City Government initiated the Indigenous People’s Week for the first time this year, extending the event by a week’s time.

According to the mayor, the one-week-long event will include activities spanning a bazaar to stage performances. He mentioned that he brought his kids here earlier this morning and had a fun time exploring the market. There is also a movie screening at night, as well as numerous DIY craft lessons. He hopes that the public will take time off during the weekend to visit the Zhongshan Linear Park.

The mayor pointed out that the development of indigenous culture is very impressive, as the population play key roles in the history of Taiwan. In Taipei City, there are roughly 17,000 residents who belong to the indigenous community. Every single indigenous individual is an important resident of Taipei, as well as a member of our greater family.

Chiang remarked that since entering office, the city government has held the National Indigenous Games, where he witnessed the promising potentials of indigenous athletes in the fields. There is also the Indigenous People’s Lifelong Learning Academy in Taipei, which provides senior citizens with a venue for activities, as well as a place to learn subjects ranging from traditional cross-stitching to indigenous cuisine.

At the end of his address, the mayor expressed his gratitude to city councilors, local businesses, and all partners for their support of the event. He also thanked the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation for assisting the one-week-long celebrations and invites the public to come to Zhongshan Linear Park to experience the indigenous culture.