Mayor’s Remarks:
1. The Lunar New Year holiday has concluded. Leveraging the city’s three major lantern festivals, privately organized lantern events, and Pokémon-related activities, Tainan recorded over 13 million person-visits during the holiday period, resulting in high hotel occupancy. This reflects broad public recognition of Tainan’s events and overall offerings. However, in light of the related negative media coverage, relevant bureaus and departments should remain vigilant to prevent damage to the city’s tourism image. With the Peace Memorial Day long weekend approaching, relevant departments are requested to strengthen environmental cleaning, public security, and traffic management.
2. Following the start of the new school term and resumption of work this week, influenza-like illness activity and norovirus cases have been reported in various parts of the country. Relevant departments are requested to strengthen public messaging encouraging students to wash their hands frequently, so as to reduce the risk of infection on campus and prevent clusters of cases in classrooms.
3. When departmental computers are decommissioned, certain components may have resale value. The Secretariat is requested to handle disposal and related matters in a unified manner. Going forward, if any bureau or department leases computers, it should request a reduced rental rate from the lessor.
4. All bureaus and departments are requested to implement measures effectively to reduce food waste and general waste, to avoid placing additional burden on the environment.
Reports
1. The Agriculture Bureau presented a report titled “Planning for the 2026 Taiwan International Orchid Show and Floral Technology Exhibition” (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Filed for reference.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) Each year, the City Government continues to optimize, refine, and upgrade facilities and related measures for the Orchid Show to avoid repetitive displays that may lead to fatigue among residents and visitors. Accordingly, the organizers are requested to be creative, enrich the program content, and strengthen online promotion and publicity materials. The agricultural specialty products exhibition area should also incorporate creative displays, so that residents and visitors find fresh surprises, new elements, and highlights each year.
(2) The Orchid Show opening ceremony will be held on February 26, and President Lai and other central government officials will be in attendance; therefore, on-site security will be strengthened. The Orchid Show will open to the public on February 27, and residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. As Chiayi County will host the Taiwan Lantern Festival from March 3 to 15, relevant bureaus and departments—including the Agriculture Bureau, Tourism Bureau, and Transportation Bureau—are requested to strengthen shuttle services and transfer arrangements and to enhance tour itinerary planning between the two cities, so that the events can complement each other and generate synergistic tourism benefits.
2. The Sports Bureau presented “Special Project Report on Preparation Progress for the 2026 Tainan Half Marathon” (refer to written sources for details).
Resolution: Filed for reference.
Mayor’s Comments:
(1) This year (2026) marks the 20th year of the Tainan Half Marathon. The event was originally a full marathon. In recent years, however, based on public feedback that traffic control durations were too long, it was adjusted to a half marathon. Despite this change, participation has continued to increase year by year, reaching a record high this year. In the future, if public acceptance of the traffic controls required for a full marathon increases, the City may consider restoring the event to a full marathon.
(2) The marathon is held to promote public health, city marketing, and exchange. This year, runners from Tainan’s sister cities also participated. Relevant bureaus and departments are requested to work together to ensure that runners from Taiwan and abroad leave with a positive impression, thereby enhancing Tainan’s visibility and profile.