Taipei City Government

Mayor Ko Wen-je cut the ribbons for the Dajia Children’s Fun Fair at Dajia Riverside Park on July 4. He toured the event venue to inspect related facilities following the opening ceremony.

During his address, Ko noted that Taipei is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Residents of the city, however, have not developed the habit of approaching the riverside and engaging in waterfront activities.

To bring people to the riverbanks, the city government devised a series of events taking place near these riverside parks, starting with Dragon Boat Festival and followed by Dajia Children’s Fun Fair, Xikou Jazz Fest, and Dadaocheng Evening Party.

He pointed out that as a way to encourage participation, people from low-income families and seniors can enjoy free admission to the event.

Answering media’s inquires about where improvements can be made for such events, the mayor remarked that this year the Fair has been extended to almost two-month-long, compared with 10 days last year. He believes that there will always be room for improvements, but perfection can never be achieved. A thorough review will be conducted upon conclusion of the event for a smoother experience in the future.

Stressing that transforming Taipei into a waterfront city is a focus for his administration, Ko promised to supervise policy implementation to improve infrastructure and related facilities along rivers flowing through Taipei—Tamsui River, Keelung River, Xindian River, and Jingmei River--to create a friendly environment for aqua activities.