President Lai visits special exhibition marking 30th anniversary of direct presidential election, reviews democratic journey with citizens
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- President Lai visits special exhibition marking 30th anniversary of direct presidential election, reviews democratic journey with citizens
- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited a special exhibition at the Presidential Office marking the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election, interacting with citizens.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 6, 2026
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited a special exhibition at the Presidential Office marking the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election, interacting with citizens.
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- PR Times
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- June 6, 2026
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited a special exhibition at the Presidential Office marking the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election, interacting with citizens.
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(Central News Agency reporter Kao Hua-chien, Taipei, June 6) This year marks the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election. The Presidential Office opened its doors to the public today, and President Lai Ching-te toured the commemorative exhibition and the "Democracy Food Truck Market" on the premises, reviewing key milestones in Taiwan's democratization with the public. During the tour, President Lai interacted with citizens, handed out souvenirs, and offered almond tea from Tainan to children.
According to a press release from the Presidential Office, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election, President Lai visited the "1996.03.23 - A Watershed Moment" special exhibition and the "Democracy Food Truck Market" at the Presidential Office this morning. Deputy Secretary-Generals Ho Chih-wei and Cheng Chun-sheng, Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang, and Minister of Culture Lee Yuan were also in attendance.
The Presidential Office stated that upon arrival, President Lai first distributed "Presidential Direct Election 30th Anniversary Edition Kuai Kuai" snacks to visitors in the main hall and interacted with them. He then proceeded to the "1996.03.23 - A Watershed Moment" exhibition area, viewing three sections: "The World Turns: Taiwan-US Relations and Taiwan in the World in the 1990s," "The Contenders: Profiles of the 1996 Presidential Election," and "Democracy's First Ballot in Taiwan: The First Direct Presidential Election and the Taiwan Strait Missile Crisis," reviewing the historical context and significance of Taiwan's democratization.
The Presidential Office added that President Lai then visited the "Democracy Food Truck Market" at Nanyuan, where he sampled Taiwanese delicacies such as almond tea, milkfish sausage, wheel cakes, pink dragon fruit, and lemon brown sugar aiyu jelly, interacting with vendors and visitors and posing for photos. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150606
According to a press release from the Presidential Office, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election, President Lai visited the "1996.03.23 - A Watershed Moment" special exhibition and the "Democracy Food Truck Market" at the Presidential Office this morning. Deputy Secretary-Generals Ho Chih-wei and Cheng Chun-sheng, Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang, and Minister of Culture Lee Yuan were also in attendance.
The Presidential Office stated that upon arrival, President Lai first distributed "Presidential Direct Election 30th Anniversary Edition Kuai Kuai" snacks to visitors in the main hall and interacted with them. He then proceeded to the "1996.03.23 - A Watershed Moment" exhibition area, viewing three sections: "The World Turns: Taiwan-US Relations and Taiwan in the World in the 1990s," "The Contenders: Profiles of the 1996 Presidential Election," and "Democracy's First Ballot in Taiwan: The First Direct Presidential Election and the Taiwan Strait Missile Crisis," reviewing the historical context and significance of Taiwan's democratization.
The Presidential Office added that President Lai then visited the "Democracy Food Truck Market" at Nanyuan, where he sampled Taiwanese delicacies such as almond tea, milkfish sausage, wheel cakes, pink dragon fruit, and lemon brown sugar aiyu jelly, interacting with vendors and visitors and posing for photos. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150606
FAQ
What is the official name of this event?
The '1996.03.23 - A Watershed Moment' special exhibition and Democracy Food Truck Market for the 30th anniversary of the direct presidential election.
What did President Lai Ching-te do at this event?
He toured the special exhibition and interacted with citizens at the Democracy Food Truck Market.
What is the purpose of this event?
To review the history of Taiwan's democratization and reaffirm its significance.