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Promotional Booths Draw Crowds at Tainan Dragon Boat Race, Offering Gifts and Information

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Various government agencies set up promotional booths at the Tainan International Dragon Boat Race, attracting large crowds.
  • Booths offered practical gifts, interactive games, and information on topics ranging from tax law to military recruitment and organ donation.
  • Attendees could win prizes by participating in quizzes and activities, with many leaving with bags full of freebies.

The Tainan International Dragon Boat Race attracted not only exciting races and performances but also a bustling array of promotional booths set up by various government agencies. These stalls proved immensely popular, with many attendees describing their experience as "watching the dragon boat race and getting good stuff."

Agencies like the Bureau of Finance and the National Treasury Administration collaborated to promote tax knowledge, offering prizes such as dish soap, laundry bags, and heat-resistant fresh-keeping bags through a quiz. The National Army recruitment booths also drew attention from students and parents, providing information on career options in the military and offering commemorative items.

Cheng Kung University Hospital promoted the concept of organ donation with cute pet-shaped dish scrubbers and "Dragon Boat Festival limited edition" sachets, successfully engaging the public. The Tainan Post Office even fielded a dragon boat team named "Cape No. 8," which advanced to the semifinals, showcasing team spirit.

The event also featured anti-bribery campaigns by the Municipal Government's Department of Government Ethics, emphasizing clean elections. The Yongkang Land Administration Office offered on-site services for real-time land and tax change notifications, helping citizens protect their assets from fraud. The combination of sporting events and public service promotions made the dragon boat race a lively and beneficial occasion for many.

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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.