Tainan Mayor fulfills student's yearbook wish after social media plea
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che fulfilled a student's wish for a signature in their graduation yearbook.
- The student was initially upset after missing the opportunity during a public event.
- The mayor's office learned of the situation through social media and arranged for the signature and a special gift.
A heartwarming gesture by Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che has brought joy to a student and their family. The mayor personally signed a graduation yearbook, fulfilling a wish that had initially left the student in tears.
The student had attended the mayor's "Mayor Accompanies You for a Photo" event, hoping for an autograph. However, due to the event's schedule, the student was unable to bring a pen to the stage and left with deep disappointment, reportedly crying late into the night.
Upon discovering the student's distress through a social media post, Mayor Huang intervened. He promptly instructed the Education Bureau to locate the student. The mayor not only signed the yearbook but also added encouraging words and gifted the student the golden pen used for the signature, turning a moment of sadness into a cherished memory.
In a separate instance, another graduate shared their positive experience, where Mayor Huang admired their artwork and asked to keep it as a memento. This interaction also resulted in a personal signature and a memorable exchange, highlighting the mayor's engagement with young constituents. These acts of kindness have resonated online, with netizens praising the mayor's thoughtful actions.
I will cherish it well! Thank you.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.