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The Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition Tour "Johnny Kicks the Offering" debuted in Taipei on the 23rd, with a focus on inheriting traditional Chinese culture. The exhibition displays a total of 1,600 Q-version figurines of Confucius, appearing in flash mob style across six exhibition sites in Taipei as well as at Foguangshan in Kaohsiung to meet the public. In addition to the playful-looking Confucius figurines and thoughtfully designed displays, the exhibition spans both northern and southern Taiwan with a series of related activities.The first stop officially launched at the Taipei Confucius Temple, followed by exhibitions at Taipei City Hall Plaza, the front plaza of the National Palace Museum, Huashan, Xinyi Eslite Square, Xinyi Shen Baozhen Hall, and the Buddha Memorial Center at Foguangshan in Kaohsiung, running until January 31.
The Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition "Johnny Kicks the Offering" will be on display until January 31. (Image source / Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition)
The Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition "Johnny Kicks the Offering" introduces an online interactive feature. By scanning the QR code on the right with a smartphone, visitors can receive a call from Confucius. In a friendly tone and with a unique perspective, he offers teachings and answers questions, transforming the ancient wisdom of the Analects into easily understandable modern life philosophies.
The exhibition has left its mark across central, southern, and northern Taiwan. (Image provided / Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition)
Eight hundred mini Hello Kongzi sculptures will take part in a “city-wide flash mob,” traveling to every corner of Taiwan to say “Hello” to residents. (Image provided / Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition)
Through the "Johnny Kicks the Offering!" online interaction, Confucius travels through time. With the Y-generation image of his English name “Johnny,” he interacts up close with both adults and children. By clicking on the web banner ad, entering the event page, and bowing three times to the sky while calling out “Johnny Kicks the Offering!” participants can receive a 2015 luck keyword. Additionally, scanning the QR code with a mobile phone will result in a mysterious call from Confucius Johnny, who will share life philosophies with users.
Visitors can interact with Confucius on the Johnny Kicks the Offering website, where he may even personally call you to answer your questions. (Image provided / Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition)
This event is endorsed by Lefty Righty and Crowd Lu. (Image provided / Hello Kongzi Global Public Welfare Exhibition)