Tainan Mayor Gifts Local Fruits to Baseball Star Lin An-ke at Japan Event

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che recently attended a "Tainan Tourism Day" event hosted by the Saitama Seibu Lions at their home stadium in Japan. During the event, Lions player Lin An-ke, a celebrated native of Tainan, made a surprise appearance. Mayor Huang presented Lin with Tainan's local produce, including mangoes and dragon fruit, as a gesture of support and a taste of home.

Lin An-ke, who is currently on the farm team due to a left knee injury, took time out from his recovery to represent his team and promote his hometown. He introduced the charms of Tainan to Japanese fans, strengthening the cultural and sporting ties between the city and Japan.

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Tainan is the pride of Tainan, and an important bridge for baseball exchanges between Tainan and Japan.

Mayor Huang conveyed his appreciation for Lin's role as an ambassador for Tainan in Japan. He inquired about the player's injury and offered well wishes for a swift return to the baseball field. Huang emphasized Lin's significance as a source of pride for Tainan and a vital bridge for baseball exchanges between Tainan and Japan, expressing hope that Lin would continue to showcase his talents in Nippon Professional Baseball.

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Thank you to the Tainan players of the Saitama Seibu Lions for their support and care, and I look forward to Lin An-ke continuing to showcase his strength on the Japanese professional baseball stage in the future, allowing more Japanese fans to get to know Tainan through baseball.