The “Taipei Children’s Month” was launched on the 19th, introducing three major gifts: the joyful Big Break, free rides on the Maokong Gondola during Children’s Day, and the “Let’s Have Fun Together” arts event. In addition, Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin joined the kids in a basketball dance, while the Principals’ Band performed the song “Happy Sailing” to celebrate the festival.
Hau added an extra gift by extending regular class breaks from 10 minutes to 20 minutes on every break day leading up to Children’s Day on April 3rd—dubbed the “Big Break.”
Additionally, the “Free Rides on the Maokong Gondola During Children’s Day” offers 17 social education institutions and cultural organizations’ discount programs, allowing families to enjoy fun activities in Taipei throughout April. The Maokong Gondola has launched a special promotion for Children’s Month: children under elementary school age can get their gondola ride ticket stamped at the station during April and exchange it for a “Free Child Ride Coupon,” which allows unlimited free rides on the day of issue.
The third major gift is the “Let’s Have Fun Together” event on Children’s Day, April 4th. At 9:30 AM, kids can take part in an adventure challenge at Taipei Zoo’s “Fun Zone,” where completing two challenges in each of the three zones earns a small gift—3,000 gifts are available. At 1:30 PM, the “Fun Talent” show will be held at the Expo Park Flower Exhibition Hall, featuring performances by Taipei’s top student talent groups, volunteer parents, principals, and street performers, as everyone comes together to have fun.
The Education Bureau has compiled information on discount activities offered by social education institutions and cultural organizations into a single foldout leaflet for kids to carry and use, granting access to various Children’s Day perks. A total of 220,000 copies of the leaflet will be distributed starting March 20th to all public and private elementary schools and preschools in Taipei, ensuring every child receives one. Additionally, all branches of the Taipei Public Library and the Taipei City Government’s Unified Service Center also offer the leaflets for pickup.