Catching monsters can be literary too！Just Sleep Taipei NTU Hostel gathers poets to capture Pokémon with poetry

▲ The Taipei edition of the Pacific International Poetry Festival takes place at Just Sleep Taipei NTU Hostel. (Photo / Provided by Just Sleep)

By Tsai Wen-jun / Comprehensive Report

Just Sleep has been tirelessly promoting literary events. Under the curation of Chen Li, one of Taiwan’s top ten contemporary poets, it has hosted the Taipei edition of the Pacific International Poetry Festival for three consecutive years. This year, aligning with the most popular game, the festival takes “Poem 'n Go！Pokémon, Poem-go—Poetry is in the distance, and also around us” as its theme, bringing together many renowned poets. On December 17th, there will also be a poetry lecture by Teacher Chen Li, adding more artistic flair for both kids and adults.

Chen Hui-fang, General Manager of Just Sleep, said, “For the third consecutive year, Just Sleep has once again collaborated with international poets. We feel deeply honored to serve as a conduit for the exchange of the beauty of poetry. The hotel itself is a gathering place where classical charm meets modern resonance. By adopting innovative and diverse brand strategies and integrating surrounding cultural resources, we enrich the body and mind of our guests—for example, the historic National Taiwan University campus, the art-rich Treasure Hill Artist Village, and the trendy literary hub Hu Si Second-hand Bookstore. These allow guests to get closer to the arts and cultivate their minds and spirits during their stay. Through this close encounter with the beauty of poetry, we aim to make the memories of their journey even more beautiful and unforgettable.”

▲ Kids can have a blast indoors at the Kaohsiung Zhongzheng Hostel. (Photo / Provided by Just Sleep)

In addition, Just Sleep has made parent-child sharing its highlight this year. Therefore, it has united all Taipei branches, Yilan Jiaoxi Hostel, and three branches in Hualien and Kaohsiung to jointly recommend attractions near Taipei’s MRT stations, such as the “Children’s Forest Play Museum” built with a block forest theme, the “Belle’s Paradise” featuring six major indoor theme play zones based on a German educational model, and the LEGO-themed restaurant “Fun 乐砌”. The Hualien branch has collaborated with German non-toxic and safe toy brand Hape to design themed rooms. Different styles of amusement enrich children’s horizons, allowing them to learn through fun, surprising, and adventurous stacking activities. Most importantly, every parent-child guest staying at Just Sleep will have a touching memory to cherish.