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Huang Shih-chieh's 'Flipbook' Campaign Novelty Goes Viral, Showing a 'Running Shih-chieh'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • DPP candidate Huang Shih-chieh has released a creative campaign novelty, a "flipbook," which has gone viral on social media.
  • The flipbook features animated images of Huang running, symbolizing his commitment to moving Taipei forward.
  • Local councilors praised the innovative item, seeing it as a representation of tangible change and progress for the city.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for Taoyuan mayor, Huang Shih-chieh, has launched an innovative campaign novelty that is quickly gaining traction on social media: a "flipbook" designed to showcase his dynamism and commitment to the city.

The flipbook, a creative piece of campaign merchandise, features a series of animated images of Huang in motion, allowing supporters to see "Shih-chieh running" with each flip. This visual representation is intended to convey his proactive approach and dedication to advancing Taoyuan. The campaign's visual theme, inspired by Taoyuan's coastal scenery and warm sunshine, uses green, blue, pink, and orange hues, symbolizing the team's sincerity and commitment to the land.

This flipbook campaign novelty is very creative and quite cool. Through continuous flipping, you can see Huang Shih-chieh's dynamic image moving forward step by step.

โ€” Li Tsung-haoTaoyuan City Councilor Li Tsung-hao commenting on the innovative campaign item.

Local Taoyuan city councilors have expressed enthusiasm for the unique item. Councilor Li Tsung-hao described the flipbook as "very creative" and "quite cool," noting that the sequential images of Huang moving forward symbolize the need for a mayor who can continuously drive the city's progress and bring about new energy. He added that the flipbook represents their vision for Taoyuan's future, emphasizing a step-by-step approach to policy implementation in areas like transportation, social welfare, childcare, long-term care, and urban development, translating these plans into visible changes for citizens.

Councilor Huang Chiung-hui also lauded the flipbook, calling it an "excellent little item." The campaign's accompanying visual identity, released alongside the flipbook, features Huang in both formal and athletic attire, further reinforcing the message of a candidate who is both professional and actively engaged in the community. The use of such creative merchandise aims to leave a lasting impression on voters and highlight Huang's vision for a progressive Taoyuan.

Shih-chieh's flipbook, this little item is excellent!

โ€” Huang Chiung-huiTaoyuan City Councilor Huang Chiung-hui praising the campaign novelty.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.