331 Couples Marry in Kaohsiung on '520'; Mayor Chen Chi-mai Gifts Rice Symbolizing 'Love for a Lifetime'
On May 20th, a day whose number '520' is a homophone for 'I love you' in Mandarin, 331 couples, including 8 same-sex couples, registered their marriages in Kaohsiung by 3 PM. Mayor Chen Chi-mai presented them with a gift box of Meinong 147 rice, symbolizing 'I love you for a lifetime' with the numeric code '520147'. Various household registration offices also held creative events and set up photo backdrops to celebrate the occasion.
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Today is May 20th, and as of 3 PM, a total of 331 couples (including 8 same-sex couples) have tied the knot in Kaohsiung at various household registration offices. Mayor Chen Chi-mai presented them with a gift box of Meinong 147 rice, symbolizing 'I love you for a lifetime.'
To witness this romantic moment unique to '520', Chen Chi-mai specially gifted the newlyweds a Kaohsiung-exclusive 'love code' 520147 gift box. He used the Meinong 147 rice to wish the couples a lifetime of happiness, where 'the aroma of rice fills the home, and warmth awaits upon return.' The household registration offices also elaborately decorated special photo backdrops and organized creative activities, allowing the couples to create precious memories in a warm and joyful atmosphere.
The Kaohsiung City Government's Civil Affairs Bureau issued a press release this afternoon explaining that the Sanmin Household Registration Office held a 'We Love Fried Rice ~ Love Chef PK Challenge.' Three couples were invited to act as chefs, testing their chemistry and cooperation through fun, interactive games. The winning couple received a 'Love Chef Certification Gift,' and a 'Golden Shovel' blessing gift from Civil Affairs Bureau Director Yen Ching-chih was also presented, wishing every couple a sweet future together in the happy city of Kaohsiung.
Ms. Chang and Mr. Chou, who registered their marriage at the Sanmin office, met and fell in love while working together at a beverage shop. Ms. Chang said with a sweet smile, 'Although my husband isn't good with sweet words, he's always the first to notice and comfort me when I'm down.' For her, happiness isn't a grand moment but the warm companionship of everyday life, which is why she decided he was 'the one.'
Firefighter Mr. Shih and post office employee Ms. Yeh had been dating for a year and a half when Mr. Shih staged a romantic proposal during a trip to Okinawa late last year. Interestingly, the couple used AI technology to choose an auspicious wedding date. The lucky day calculated by the tech turned out to be May 20th, symbolizing 'I love you.' The couple was thrilled to capture their happy memories in front of their favorite backdrop and hopes for health, safety, and children soon after marriage.
For Mr. Chen and Ms. Wen, who registered at the Xinxing Household Registration Office, their story began in high school. After dating in college, they went to Australia for a working holiday together. The woman later chose to stay in Australia to pursue a degree. To win her hand, Mr. Chen gathered friends and family for a surprise proposal at Brisbane Airport in Australia before this trip back to Taiwan. He successfully won her heart, and they specially chose '520' to return to Taiwan and complete their marriage.
To witness this romantic moment unique to '520', Chen Chi-mai specially gifted the newlyweds a Kaohsiung-exclusive 'love code' 520147 gift box. He used the Meinong 147 rice to wish the couples a lifetime of happiness, where 'the aroma of rice fills the home, and warmth awaits upon return.' The household registration offices also elaborately decorated special photo backdrops and organized creative activities, allowing the couples to create precious memories in a warm and joyful atmosphere.
The Kaohsiung City Government's Civil Affairs Bureau issued a press release this afternoon explaining that the Sanmin Household Registration Office held a 'We Love Fried Rice ~ Love Chef PK Challenge.' Three couples were invited to act as chefs, testing their chemistry and cooperation through fun, interactive games. The winning couple received a 'Love Chef Certification Gift,' and a 'Golden Shovel' blessing gift from Civil Affairs Bureau Director Yen Ching-chih was also presented, wishing every couple a sweet future together in the happy city of Kaohsiung.
Ms. Chang and Mr. Chou, who registered their marriage at the Sanmin office, met and fell in love while working together at a beverage shop. Ms. Chang said with a sweet smile, 'Although my husband isn't good with sweet words, he's always the first to notice and comfort me when I'm down.' For her, happiness isn't a grand moment but the warm companionship of everyday life, which is why she decided he was 'the one.'
Firefighter Mr. Shih and post office employee Ms. Yeh had been dating for a year and a half when Mr. Shih staged a romantic proposal during a trip to Okinawa late last year. Interestingly, the couple used AI technology to choose an auspicious wedding date. The lucky day calculated by the tech turned out to be May 20th, symbolizing 'I love you.' The couple was thrilled to capture their happy memories in front of their favorite backdrop and hopes for health, safety, and children soon after marriage.
For Mr. Chen and Ms. Wen, who registered at the Xinxing Household Registration Office, their story began in high school. After dating in college, they went to Australia for a working holiday together. The woman later chose to stay in Australia to pursue a degree. To win her hand, Mr. Chen gathered friends and family for a surprise proposal at Brisbane Airport in Australia before this trip back to Taiwan. He successfully won her heart, and they specially chose '520' to return to Taiwan and complete their marriage.