Mayor’s Remarks:
1. From this month through the Lunar New Year, Tainan City will host a series of events, including the Longci Light Festival – Void Mountain Worship, the Yanshui Yue Jin Art Museum exhibition, the Yuejin Lantern Festival, the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, the Xinying Shimmer Festival, the Puji Temple Lantern Festival, the Luermen Matsu Temple Spring Ox Whipping Ceremony, and various Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities. All bureaus and departments are expected to prioritize public safety by implementing comprehensive safety and security measures. In addition, smooth traffic flow and engaging event programming should be ensured to provide visitors and residents with a comfortable and seamless experience, leaving them with a positive and lasting impression of Tainan City.
2. The City has officially announced a ban on the use of food waste for pig farming. The Agriculture Bureau is instructed to ensure full compliance among pig farmers and to strengthen inspection and enforcement efforts. The Environmental Protection Bureau is requested to enhance public outreach on proper food waste handling, including draining and the separation of raw and cooked food waste. The Education Bureau, Economic Development Bureau, and other relevant departments are urged to promote a culture of food conservation and to reduce food waste further across various settings, such as school lunches, banquets, and public events. Notable progress has already been made in reducing food waste from school lunches. It is hoped that continued improvements in dietary habits and the preparation of more delicious meals will lead to even lower levels of food waste. All departments are asked to work collaboratively to eliminate potential transmission routes for African swine fever and to reduce the overall environmental burden.
3. Regarding the “Yujing Public Retail Market Seismic Strengthening Project,” the Economic Development Bureau is requested to accelerate the procurement process.