Major’s Remarks:
1. The Taiwan Lantern Festival commenced successfully on February 24th, with esteemed guests including President Tsai, Vice President Lai, Premier Chen, and various central government officials gracing the event with their presence, driving a surge in visitors to the Anping Lantern Zone. Since the illumination of the lanterns on February 3rd, visitor numbers have surpassed 7 million, marking a significant achievement. The festival's content has garnered widespread praise from attendees. Given the large influx of visitors, it is imperative for the relevant bureaus and departments to prioritize monitoring traffic conditions and ensuring high-quality services, with rolling reviews to be conducted as needed. Additionally, from February 24th to March 10th, we will feature double lantern zones, which will result in an increased workload for our colleagues. Their dedication and hard work during this period are greatly appreciated. I kindly request the Social Affairs Bureau and the Public Health Bureau to arrange education and training sessions for the festival volunteers. It is crucial to implement the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for emergencies to prevent any potential conflicts with tourists or surrounding residents.
2. After the Lunar New Year, the influenza epidemic remains prevalent, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate. Tainan City boasts a remarkably high influenza vaccination rate, and its COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks first in the nation. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in increasing COVID-19 vaccine coverage. We urge relevant bureaus and departments to intensify promotional efforts to encourage the public to get vaccinated. Additionally, we call upon citizens and residents to prioritize wearing masks and to enhance hand hygiene practices when attending large gatherings or in enclosed spaces.
3. The Public Works Bureau is tasked with expediting the completion of the "Annei Sugar Factory Film and Television Base Development Access Road Improvement Project." Additionally, the Bureau is urged to address promptly any outstanding issues related to the "20M Road Development Project of Zhongxiao Road" in Yongkang District, Tainan City, to ensure the smooth progression of the project.