Mayor’s Remarks:
1. In response to the recent random attack in northern Taiwan, the Tainan City Government conducted a violence prevention drill yesterday (29th). With the New Year’s Eve celebration set to begin tomorrow night featuring extended hours and large expected crowds, relevant bureaus and departments are instructed to strengthen security monitoring, ensure that emergency response plans are in place, and remain fully prepared. In the event of an emergency, on-site personnel should maintain order, assist with evacuating the public, and work to minimize potential harm.
2. Several large-scale hospital development projects were launched this year. These include the groundbreaking of Nanke Chi Mei Hospital earlier this year and, more recently, the National Cheng Kung University Shalun Hospital. The land consolidation for the Yongkang Chi Mei Medical Zone has been completed, and the Tainan Municipal Hospital BOT project is progressing steadily. These major medical facilities bear significant responsibility for safeguarding public health. The Public Health Bureau is requested to assist private organizations and teaching hospitals in keeping their projects on track. Should regulatory or other issues arise, cross-departmental meetings should be convened promptly to coordinate solutions. In parallel, advance measures should be taken to address traffic impacts and improve parking availability, thereby expanding the city’s overall medical capacity for its residents.
3. The Environmental Protection Bureau, Education Bureau, and Economic Development Bureau presented the “Food Waste Reduction Plan and Timeline.” The Environmental Protection Bureau is instructed to raise the food waste collection and treatment fee, setting it higher than the fee for general waste, to discourage noncompliance—particularly among traditional market and night market vendors. The Economic Development Bureau is to ensure that catering providers in factories cooperate with food waste reduction efforts. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Bureau is requested to manage the wastewater produced from draining food waste from school lunches and group catering services properly to prevent pipeline blockages. All bureaus and departments are urged to work together to reduce food waste and prevent associated environmental and animal disease risks.
Reports
1. The Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission Presented a report on "Tainan City Youth Strategic Alliance – Annual Achievements and Future Outlook" (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Filed for reference.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) Youth policy is a key national priority. President Lai’s Global Pathfinders Initiative enables young people to apply for funding to pursue life experiences abroad based on their own ideas. City and county governments have also introduced various plans focused on youth employment, benefit programs, and personal development—reflecting strong commitment at both the central and local levels. Appreciation is extended to the Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission for establishing the Youth Strategic Alliance, which links 14 universities with multiple city departments to create a cross-departmental and interdisciplinary platform for youth collaboration. Special thanks go to the lead agencies of the six working groups and the participating universities for their valuable contributions.
(2) In response to the challenges currently faced by young people—such as housing, employment, transportation, and childrearing—we must address these issues step by step and on a case-by-case basis, so that youth have better options in life, family building, and the pursuit of self-fulfillment. The Tainan City Government offers internship and winter/summer work-study programs, with the aim of helping young people both contribute to municipal development and gain early insight into how government agencies operate and how administration is conducted in accordance with the law. These efforts have a positive impact on both public servants and participating youth. Special thanks go to the Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission, all involved bureaus and departments, partner universities, and the youth participants for their dedication and cooperation.
2. The Cultural Affairs Bureau presented the report on the "2026 Yuejin Lantern Festival x Xinying Shimmer Festival" (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Filed for reference.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) The Xinying Shimmer Festival is held at Swan Lake Park, which in the past suffered from poor infrastructure and environmental conditions. Through regional revitalization efforts, the park has been transformed into a tourist attraction, greatly enhancing its ability to draw visitors. In the southern area of the Zengwen River, there is the Longci Void Mountain Light Festival, while the northern area hosts events, such as the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, exhibitions at the Yue Jin Art Museum, the Yuejin Lantern Festival, and the Xinying Shimmer Festival. It is hoped that through these diverse events, local tourism will be promoted and the public will gain a better understanding of the cultures of Yanshui, Xinying, and surrounding areas.
(2) In the city center, the Puji Temple Lantern Festival is held, while the Yue Jin Art Museum in Yanshui brings art and culture into the streets and alleys. It is hoped that through the interplay between the northern and southern areas, Tainan’s distinctive cultural identity, unlike that of any other city, can be showcased. Everyone is warmly invited to visit and experience Tainan.
(3) The Cultural Affairs Bureau, Agriculture Bureau, Tourism and Travel Bureau, and the Department of Information and International Relations are requested to work together to promote domestic tourism. These efforts will not only boost tourism revenue but also help the public gain a deeper understanding of Tainan. The Lantern Festival activities will coincide with the Houbi Orchid Show next year, and the relevant bureaus and departments are asked to ensure the effective marketing of Tainan City.