Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim Attends Taipei Mazu Culture Festival, Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang Make First Joint Appearance
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, and Legislator Shen Po-yang attended the Taipei Mazu Culture Festival. Hosted by Matsuyama Cihui Temple, the event highlights community cohesion and disaster preparedness. Their joint appearance, especially between Chiang Wan-an and potential opponent Shen Po-yang, drew significant attention ahead of the year-end mayoral election.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 25th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who will seek re-election at the end of the year, and Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Shen Po-yang, a potential opponent, made their first joint appearance today at the Taipei Mazu Culture Festival. They collectively visited Matsuyama Cihui Temple and participated in the deity's procession ceremony.
The 2026 Taipei Mazu Culture Festival 'Spirit Roaming Taipei Carnival' art float parade, organized by Matsuyama Cihui Temple, commenced today. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Mayor Chiang Wan-an, Legislator Shen Po-yang, and several other political figures attended the event. Upon arrival, the three greeted each other before heading into the temple for worship.
In her speech, the Vice President stated that she was delighted to participate in this highly meaningful cultural and religious event with so many fellow citizens. She felt the warmth of Taiwanese society and the mutual support and stabilizing power brought by faith.
The Vice President remarked that Taiwan, with its beautiful mountains and waters, is a blessed land for religions, boasting diverse faiths and ideologies. Yet, benevolence and compassion connect people's hearts. In the face of natural disasters, in addition to praying for divine protection, people help each other, especially many temples like Matsuyama Cihui Temple that constantly strive to save lives and provide aid.
The Vice President also mentioned that to protect themselves, the government distributed small orange books nationwide and held awareness campaigns. She particularly thanked Matsuyama Cihui Temple for its full support, having recently co-organized a disaster prevention seminar with the Ministry of the Interior to convey correct disaster prevention knowledge and enhance citizens' self-help and mutual assistance capabilities. This public-private partnership strengthens Taiwan's safety protection.
Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated in his speech that the Mazu Culture Festival is not only a religious spectacle but also an important force that unites people's hearts and stabilizes society. He emphasized that the Mazu faith is not merely a religion but a spiritual refuge and reliance for many people.
He said that even in the darkest night, Mazu's benevolent light shines through, and this spirit reflects Taipei's journey. It constantly reminds him that a great city cannot rely solely on policy planning or construction promotion; it must also focus on human warmth and mutual protection.
Chiang Wan-an expressed his gratitude to Matsuyama Cihui Temple for repeatedly donating fire trucks, ambulances, and recycling vehicles, and for sponsoring transportation and overseas expenses, which helped the Dongyuan Elementary School baseball team win the World Championship at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, USA, last year, becoming Taiwan's pride and greatly moving everyone.
Legislator Shen Po-yang stated in his speech that he grew up near Matsuyama Cihui Temple and knew it not only provided scholarships but also housed a library, serving as a center for faith, culture, and education. Growing up, he saw many police vehicles and ambulances donated by the temple, and even the residential alarms at his grandmother's house were provided by Cihui Temple, making it the most important spiritual pillar of the community.
Shen Po-yang added that besides expressing gratitude, as a politician, he also wants to learn from Cihui Temple and become a force for this city, making this land better.
When asked by reporters before the event whether he was nervous about his first joint appearance with Shen Po-yang, a potential opponent for his re-election as Taipei Mayor at the end of the year, Chiang Wan-an chuckled a few times and replied that he was just there to participate in the Mazu Culture Festival, which he had attended many times before.
Reporters pressed him on whether he was ready for a gentleman's race. Chiang Wan-an stated that the election is still some time away, and he remains focused on city administration, striving for the welfare of citizens. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150425
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 25th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who will seek re-election at the end of the year, and Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Shen Po-yang, a potential opponent, made their first joint appearance today at the Taipei Mazu Culture Festival. They collectively visited Matsuyama Cihui Temple and participated in the deity's procession ceremony.
The 2026 Taipei Mazu Culture Festival 'Spirit Roaming Taipei Carnival' art float parade, organized by Matsuyama Cihui Temple, commenced today. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Mayor Chiang Wan-an, Legislator Shen Po-yang, and several other political figures attended the event. Upon arrival, the three greeted each other before heading into the temple for worship.
In her speech, the Vice President stated that she was delighted to participate in this highly meaningful cultural and religious event with so many fellow citizens. She felt the warmth of Taiwanese society and the mutual support and stabilizing power brought by faith.
The Vice President remarked that Taiwan, with its beautiful mountains and waters, is a blessed land for religions, boasting diverse faiths and ideologies. Yet, benevolence and compassion connect people's hearts. In the face of natural disasters, in addition to praying for divine protection, people help each other, especially many temples like Matsuyama Cihui Temple that constantly strive to save lives and provide aid.
The Vice President also mentioned that to protect themselves, the government distributed small orange books nationwide and held awareness campaigns. She particularly thanked Matsuyama Cihui Temple for its full support, having recently co-organized a disaster prevention seminar with the Ministry of the Interior to convey correct disaster prevention knowledge and enhance citizens' self-help and mutual assistance capabilities. This public-private partnership strengthens Taiwan's safety protection.
Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated in his speech that the Mazu Culture Festival is not only a religious spectacle but also an important force that unites people's hearts and stabilizes society. He emphasized that the Mazu faith is not merely a religion but a spiritual refuge and reliance for many people.
He said that even in the darkest night, Mazu's benevolent light shines through, and this spirit reflects Taipei's journey. It constantly reminds him that a great city cannot rely solely on policy planning or construction promotion; it must also focus on human warmth and mutual protection.
Chiang Wan-an expressed his gratitude to Matsuyama Cihui Temple for repeatedly donating fire trucks, ambulances, and recycling vehicles, and for sponsoring transportation and overseas expenses, which helped the Dongyuan Elementary School baseball team win the World Championship at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, USA, last year, becoming Taiwan's pride and greatly moving everyone.
Legislator Shen Po-yang stated in his speech that he grew up near Matsuyama Cihui Temple and knew it not only provided scholarships but also housed a library, serving as a center for faith, culture, and education. Growing up, he saw many police vehicles and ambulances donated by the temple, and even the residential alarms at his grandmother's house were provided by Cihui Temple, making it the most important spiritual pillar of the community.
Shen Po-yang added that besides expressing gratitude, as a politician, he also wants to learn from Cihui Temple and become a force for this city, making this land better.
When asked by reporters before the event whether he was nervous about his first joint appearance with Shen Po-yang, a potential opponent for his re-election as Taipei Mayor at the end of the year, Chiang Wan-an chuckled a few times and replied that he was just there to participate in the Mazu Culture Festival, which he had attended many times before.
Reporters pressed him on whether he was ready for a gentleman's race. Chiang Wan-an stated that the election is still some time away, and he remains focused on city administration, striving for the welfare of citizens. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150425
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