Civic Group Turns Ketagalan Boulevard into a Giant Playground, Advocating for Children's Right to Play
The 'Taiwan Playground Association' (TPA) held its second 'Let's Play Day' on Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei on June 6, transforming the avenue into a large playground. The event, in response to the UN International Day of Play, aimed to advocate for children's right to play. A survey indicates that over 50% of children in Taiwan have no outdoor playtime after school, highlighting an 'outdoor poverty' crisis.
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(CNA reporter Wu Xinyun, Taipei, June 6) A survey shows that more than 50% of children have no outdoor playtime after school. In response to the United Nations International Day of Play, a civic group closed Ketagalan Boulevard today, transforming it into a playground featuring parkour, water play, and other activities, hoping to give children back the space for free play and trial and error.
The Taiwan Playground Association (TPA), which advocates for children's sufficient right to play, held its second 'Let's Play Day' today, turning Ketagalan Boulevard into a temporary play space for families, urging the public to value children's right to play.
Taiwan's children are facing a severe 'outdoor poverty' crisis, with outdoor playtime rapidly decreasing as they grow older. Wang Xiujuan, chairperson of the TPA, stated that according to the group's survey, 50% of children have no outdoor playtime after school, and this figure rises to 70% for junior high school students.
Wang said that children are naturally inclined to challenge and play, and play is the most natural way for children to keep moving forward and dare to make mistakes. 'Let's Play Day' aims to echo the UN International Day of Play and help more people understand that children can thrive through play.
The event featured diverse play areas including parkour, the 'Brave Tower', balance bikes, cardboard crafting, and water play. Many parents and children moved between the areas, filling Ketagalan Boulevard with a lively playground atmosphere.
Participants included Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang, DPP New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Qiaohui, DPP legislators Zhang Yalin and Wu Peiyi, and Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Huang Jianhao. They also challenged the 'Brave Tower', which requires a full sprint to reach the top, experiencing the joy of play.
The United Nations declared June 11 as the 'International Day of Play' in 2024. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150606
The Taiwan Playground Association (TPA), which advocates for children's sufficient right to play, held its second 'Let's Play Day' today, turning Ketagalan Boulevard into a temporary play space for families, urging the public to value children's right to play.
Taiwan's children are facing a severe 'outdoor poverty' crisis, with outdoor playtime rapidly decreasing as they grow older. Wang Xiujuan, chairperson of the TPA, stated that according to the group's survey, 50% of children have no outdoor playtime after school, and this figure rises to 70% for junior high school students.
Wang said that children are naturally inclined to challenge and play, and play is the most natural way for children to keep moving forward and dare to make mistakes. 'Let's Play Day' aims to echo the UN International Day of Play and help more people understand that children can thrive through play.
The event featured diverse play areas including parkour, the 'Brave Tower', balance bikes, cardboard crafting, and water play. Many parents and children moved between the areas, filling Ketagalan Boulevard with a lively playground atmosphere.
Participants included Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang, DPP New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Qiaohui, DPP legislators Zhang Yalin and Wu Peiyi, and Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Huang Jianhao. They also challenged the 'Brave Tower', which requires a full sprint to reach the top, experiencing the joy of play.
The United Nations declared June 11 as the 'International Day of Play' in 2024. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150606