[ { "DataSN": "7351238", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=E58DD545A0206AB5", "title": "Executive Committee announces spectator policies", "Content": "With Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade opening in just two days, and water polo, football opening calendars on the 18th, the ticket sale also grew steadily. According to the latest update, both opening ceremony and closing ceremony are sold out. In total, more than 320,000 match tickets were sold as no tickets are available for roller sports, badminton, diving and fencing. Tickets for weightlifting and gymnastics are also going fast with only few left. All tickets are available at ticket kiosk at 7-Eleven, Hi-Life, OK mart convenient stores and official ticket website.The Executive Committee also called on more than 200 brands and 1,000 vending accesses to offer month-long, none-interrupted shopping campaign. Exclusive offer will be honored at selected participating merchants with the presentation of Universiade tickets. More than 80 food brands have participated the campaign such Pizza stores and fast food chains. Offers are also extended to athletes and coaching crew. In addition to advance tickets, 10% of the tickets are reserved to be sold on game day with box office opening one hour before the first match of the day. Each person is limited to purchase four tickets. Pre-sale ticket holders are reminded to present ticket order number, photo ID at the box office to pick up your tickets. All tickets at Universiade are day-tickets without reserved seating. Organizing Committee encourages sports fans to be at the venue early in order to select preferred seats. Box office at all venues open one hour prior to first game of the day.The Executive Committee also reminds sports fans going to Taipei Gymnasium and Taipei Tennis Center on special seating policies. At Taipei Gymnasium both 1st floor and 7th floor will be open at the same time for preliminary and advanced rounds. Fans are also free to select games to watch at different courts in Taipei Tennis Center. Due to limited seating capacity at different floors, flow control may be initiated when necessary. Audience will be advised to attend less-participated games under certain circumstance.Executive Committee also announced that no video recorder will be allowed in the venue. Images taken by camera, mobile phones can only be used for personal and non-commercial purpose. In order to promote the safety of the tournament, security check posts are all installed at all venues. Executive Committee encourages the public to abide the security check procedures. The participants are also reminded that lighter, pressured can, selfie stick, bag exceeds 50x50x50cm in size and professional camera equipment are among common prohibited items. For complete prohibited items please check official website of Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade.Offer Campaign List: http://partner.2017.taipei/offer_list.phpSafety Promotion: https://www.facebook.com/taipei2017/videos/835212536654352 Prohibited Item List: https://data.2017.gov.taipei/001/HamaTestUpload/upload/63637918477165109515022929059853.pdf ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "4986549", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=2ECB6BC29221440D", "title": "Happy Children’s day! Free Swimming Pool entrance for kids in all Taipei Sports center", "Content": "All Taipei sports center offers free swimming pool entrance for kids who’s under 12 years old on April, 4th, Children’s day! Also the companion gets 20% off on the swimming pool tickets. Moreover, there will a series of fun activity waiting for everybody. Such as, Taipei Song Shan Sports center will have fun competition, facebook check-in and receive a gift and self-defense lesson…etc.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "4986548", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=5D2B58CB8C3C4D47", "title": "Let’s celebrate 2017 Taipei dragon boat festival together.", "Content": "2017 Taipei International Dragon Boat Championship will be at Keelung River in the Dajia Riverside Park of Taipei city from May.28th to May.30th. The registration for the dragon boat race begins on Monday, March 20th at 10 am until Friday, April 7th at 5pm. Registration link: http://dragonboat.taipei/ ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339784", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=4BFAF75DA88C59AE", "title": "Completion of 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade Venues Progress on Schedule", "Content": "2017 Taipei Summer Universiade will be held over a period of 12 days next year, from August 19 through 30. After numerous visits by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and International Technical Committee (CTI), the Taipei City Government is inviting four other municipalities and 14 universities to co-host the event. Of the nearly 60 venues slated for the competitions, 14 had been completed by late November 2016; the first to be finished was the Taipei Gymnasium (for badminton), followed by the Neihu Vocational High School Gymnasium, Taipei Municipal Nanhu High School Gymnasium, Central Police University Martial Arts Stadium, Beitou Resort Gymnasium, Taipei Arena Basketball Stadium, Taoyuan City Athletic Field, Taoyuan City Swimming Pool , Taipei Municipal Chenggong High School Gymnasium, Hsing Wu University Gymnasium , Yingfeng Riverside Park Football Field, University of Taipei (Tianmu) Athletic Field, Yingfeng Riverside Park Roller Sports Rink, and New Taipei City Banshu Gymnasium.The Summer Universiade will leave behind more than just the venues. Other tangible and intangible results will also be preserved, including the integration of social resources, green sustainable development and environmental protection, improvements in urban transportation, economic benefits, and the popularization of sports. This, in fact, is one of the major preparatory tasks of 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade Organizing Committee: not only to ensure the success of the games, but also to build up more resources for Taiwan and its people.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339783", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=4FF71A1320634FAF", "title": "Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade - First Competition Venue Completed - Taipei Gymnasium", "Content": "Among the 53 venues of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade, the first competition venue - Taipei Gymnasium - was completed on the 13th of October, 2016. Five other training venues - Taipei Neihu Vocational High School Gymnasium, Taipei Municipal Nanhu High School Gymnasium, Central Police University Gymnasium and Beitou Resort Basketball Court and Taipei Arena has also completed.The main renovation of Taipei Gymnasium included replacing the aging elevators in order to ensure safety. The additional space arrangement and movement route will also be re-designed to make things easier for the athletes and the participants. The interior walls were re-painted and new lights were installed to meet the competition requirements. The seats and the floorboards were replaced. In addition, the railings were removed and replaced by transparent glasses to provide the audience a better view. During the renovation, the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government was also busy applying for AED certification, and the emergency first response training of the administrative staffs. This is to further improve the safety and security operation at the venue. Taipei Gymnasium will be renewed with a new look for participating in the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade and it will open a new chapter for the stadium.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339782", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=51A1FD774CFDADD3", "title": "The DCSD’s library is opened for the public to borrow books through Taipei Public Library’s RFID System.", "Content": "The library of the Department of Civil Servant Development(DCSD) is opened for the public from April 1st, 2015, in order to revitalize the space and collection of the library.According to Commissioner, Dr. Paul Chao-Hsiang Chu, the DCSD has collaborated with Taipei Public Library to apply its book borrow and return technology -the Library RFID System, allowing the public to be able to reserve books online and then within a few hours to be able to pick them up at the library branch in their neighborhoods. Through this convenient service the DCSD hopes to provide the public with an easier access to its library resources and increase the circulation of the library collection.The book collection of the DCSD library features “human resources,” which serves as a complementary characteristic compared with the other public library branches, offering the public a more variety of reading choices.Since the DCSD is located in between Wanmei Village, Xingguang Village and Xingchang Village, residents in these areas can visit the library and enjoy reading books in this cozy and pretty “niche” of Wenshen District.The open time for the DCSD library is from 8:30 am till 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday, but it’s closed on weekend. Everybody is all welcome to visit.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": " Department of Civil Servant Development, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339781", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=462843A4F2AAC297", "title": "TFRA Confirms Water Supply till End of April", "Content": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) evaluated the water demand and noted the supply water of Metropolitan Taipei area is sufficient till end of this April.The water level of Feitsui is El. 164.78 meters , the effective storage volume is 288 million cubic meters, on January 29st, 2015.TFRA increases water supply to Taipei Water Department for Ban-Xin district of New Taipei City. Water demand of Ban-Xin district is supplied by Feitsui and Shihmen reservoirs together, as a consequence of Shihmen Reservoir drought, Feitsui Reservoir increases water supply to meet the demand. Taipei Water Department supplies 460,000 cubic meters of water per day to Ben-Xin district recently. The cumulative total of water supply from November 2014 till February 2015 is 36 million cubic meters. TFRA will continue to increase water supply for Ban-Xin district.Although the water is able to satisfy the consumption till April, however, the public is also reminded to use water adequately and always treasure the precious water source.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339780", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=88A6B7DA532C23C0", "title": "FISU visits Taipei 2017 to learn the progress of Games preparation", "Content": "With only 970 days away from the Taipei Universiade, FISU delegates paid a 3-day visit to Taiwan to learn about the preparation and progress from 17 to 19 December . Led by FISU Secretary General Eric Saintrond, a delegation of three, including Summer Universiade Director Mr. Marc Vandenplas and Summer Universiade Manager Ms. Jing Zhao were in Taipei for the regular progress meeting. Taipei OC presented current progress on multiple constructions, as well as future Games operational planning, accommodation of the accredited guests, and gained valuable experience through the exchange of ideas on various functional areas. Stay informed about the 2017 Taipei Universiade! Visit the 2017 Universiade official website at www.taipei2017.com.tw or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/taipei2017.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339778", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=70A716F9C06282D7", "title": "Taipei e-Campus hosts speech on \"The Ecological Vision for the City Park’s Future\"", "Content": "Creating an ecological park for the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is not a dream anymore!Taipei Wenshan Community College and Taipei e-Campus have cooperatively invited the ecological expert, Mr. De-hong Chen, to explain the establishment and development of ecological parks to the audiences. Mr. Chen will use Muzha Park as an example to help the participants to understand the importance and methods of preserving wildlife habitats. The speech topic is \"The Ecological Vision for the City Park's Future\", and will be held on October 31st (Friday) at Jingmei Junior High School.Muzha Park is a precious green space in Taipei with a lush forest where birds warble and even some fireflies appear recently. Taipei basin is just like a Noah's Ark for wildlife, a unique ecological niche with a lot of rare and scarce biological resources. Unfortunately, city life is so hectic that people rarely have a chance to calm down and enjoy nature's beauty. In addition, the urban green space is facing more and more ecological crisis caused by human beings. Therefore, it is quite urgent for us to make efforts to take good care of wildlife habitats and look after the land, mother of infinite lives!", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": " Department of Civil Servant Development, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339777", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=F9B31380B7CC9DE1", "title": "Feitsui Environmental Education Closed Successfully", "Content": "Feitsui Reservoir’s Tamsui River Environmental Education Tour was held on June 28, August 16, and August 30. In the tour, participants were encouraged to learn about the importance of protecting the source of Tamsui River from Feitsui Reservoir’s water conservation and environmental preservation. The tour opens again for registration two weeks prior to the event (in October 2014). We sincerely invite you to sign up on the Feitsui Reservoir website (http://www.feitsui.gov.tw/ (Chinese)) to join us on this magnificent tour.Participants visiting outdoor floras and faunasParticipants focusing on environmental education course", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339776", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=5A16D79168E98679", "title": "Four Suspects Accused of Placing Rotenone in Headwaters", "Content": "The XinDian police department announced that four suspects were accused of placing poisonous substance into water source to poach fish, which was against criminal code of article 190. On July 14, a large number of fish were found dead floating along Jing-gua-liao creek, a main tributary of Feitsui Reservoir. Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) and other related authorities collaborate to identify the reason of the unusual death of fish. According to examination report by Taiwan Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substance Research Institute, the deaths were caused by rotenone, a common-use pesticide. TFRA acknowledged the great efforts put forth by the police to solve the case. In the future, TFRA hope the river rangers in the headwaters will increase patrols to keep the creeks safe.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339775", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=1739CF1DE0FCDCCF", "title": "\"Giving you courage, Cherishing life\": An admission-free speech held by Taipei e-Campus to share with you a life story of love and bravery", "Content": "When you are at a crossroads of your life, how would you make a decision to face the unknown future? Ms Liu Chi-Hua, a doll crafter, has been invited by Taipei e-Campus and Daan Community College to give an admission-free speech about her own unyielding life story on Saturday, June 7, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. at 805 Hall, Jinou Girls High School. For many years, Ms Liu has passed on the message of love and bravery by giving dolls named \"Courage,\" which are designed and hand-made by herself, to children at the Morakot-storm-devastated areas in Taiwan as well as children at 311 tsunami-affected areas in Japan. However, in 2013, Ms Liu encountered a twist of fate. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at stageⅡ, which had spread to the lymph nodes. Though she has suffered from pain caused by chemical treatment, she never stops her beneficence, and still continues giving the dolls of courage to those who are in need.For more information, please visit Taipei e-Campus website: http://welearning.taipei.gov.tw/ecampus/EDM/2014_05_LoveLive/LoveLive.html (Chinese).", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": " Department of Civil Servant Development, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339774", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=DC5699C6277B6B29", "title": "Scholars Visit Yellow-Margined Box Turtle Reserve", "Content": "Scholars and experts from many countries were invited to participate in the \"2014 International Conference for the Reintroduction of Endangered Species\" organized by Taipei Zoo. Among experts and scholars there are, Director Walde of International Union Turtles Continued Existence, University of Georgia Professor Buhlmann and Director Bando of Asahi Mountain Zoo of Japan visited the Yellow-margined box turtle reserve in Feitsui catchment area on May 18. Feitsui reservoir has left a superb impression on scholars and experts regarding the wildlife diversity within the reserve.Visitors in Feitsui Reservoir Yellow-Margined Box Turtle Reserve", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339773", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=443807E89724B07F", "title": "New Taipei-Yilan Railway Avoid Passing through Feitsui Watershed, TFRA: Judicious Decision", "Content": "The 3rd route evaluation meeting of \"Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) Nangang to Hualian Speed Improvement Plan\" was held on April 22nd with 3 alternative routes while 2 pass through Feitsui watershed. For the purpose of water resources conservation, Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) has been against the routes of New Taipei-Yilan railway passing through Feitsui watershed. Taipei city Mayer Hau also claimed in the municipal meeting that New Taipei-Yilan railway should keep away from Feitsui watershed.Owing to the importance of water resources, the meeting concluded by recommending that only one bypassing Feitsui watershed as the most feasible route. TFRA expressed, “It is a judicious choice.” However, this recommendation still needs to be approved by the Executive Yuan. TFRA will continue to express our concern about this project.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339772", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=12F6FCCF59CB0059", "title": "Feitsui Becomes the First Carbon Neutral Reservoir in Taiwan", "Content": "The global climate change results in severe impacts on the environment and ecosystem. In order to construct a low-carbon, green-energy reservoir, Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) voluntarily started to proceed with the inventory project of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a managerial plan of carbon neutrality in 2011. Through two years of hard work, on March 24, 2014, TFRA was proud to obtain the “Carbon Neutral” certification issued by the Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan. Feitsui Reservoir is the first reservoir to earn \"Carbon Neutral\" certification in Taiwan.In 2012, TFRA begun planning the carbon neutrality, and declared the commitment to achieve carbon neutrality goal using TFRA carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions from 2011 as the base year. Proceeding through various programs of carbon reduction and energy saving, such as the introduction of green energy vehicles (electric cars and electric boats) and green electricity generated by Feitsui hydro power plant; TFRA has successfully reduced 29.51 tons of CO2e, an 8.3% carbon reduction, surpassing the original target of 5.5% in 2013. Additionally, TFRA achieved 327.04 tons of offset carbon credit by the environmental education services, in which it has successfully reached the carbon neutral goal.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339771", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=BCB6CDAC1F1EED10", "title": "TFRA Marking World Water Day", "Content": "In order to mark World Water Day (March 22), Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) invites watershed residents and volunteers to plant arbors including camphor and other native species trees to protect the water resources.The 1.6 hectares plantation field belonging to the state was occupied illegally for years to plant betel nut trees. For the protection of water resources, TFRA decided to remove all of these illegal trees and plant arbors to conserve water and soil. In addition, this plantation area will be a part of reservoir buffer zone to alleviate water pollution. For the sake of sustainable use of water resources, TFRA will put all efforts into banning any illegal land appropriation around the reservoir to ensure a healthier water supply.Water district residents, authorities, and volunteers planting camphor and other native treesFR Commissioner Liou at the Commemorative plaque unveiling ceremony", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339770", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=9331F3350A3D296A", "title": "A Strong Earthquake Shook Northeastern Taiwan", "Content": "Approximately 04:25 this morning (22nd), an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 Ritcher scale and depth of 61.9 kilometers struck Datong Township, Yilan County (Northeastern Taiwan). The recorded earthquake intensity for Taipei metropolis was 4 and 2 at Feitsui dam.Soon after the quake, Feitsui Reservoir Administration initiated dam safety inspection to examine and evaluate the safety of the dam. According to the results of site inspection and instrumentation observation, Feitsui dam is found to be stable and safe.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339769", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=5274D9CF6F7A7D02", "title": "High Pool Assures Water Supply till End of March", "Content": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) evaluated the water demand and noted the supply water of Metropolitan Taipei area is sufficient till end of this March.The water level of Feitsui is holding steady at El. 168.56 meters , the effective storage volume is 322 million cubic meters, on December 31st, 2013, which is only 1.44 meters lower than the maximum pool level of El. 170 meters. Although the water is able to satisfy the consumption till March, however, the public is also reminded to use water adequately and always treasure the precious water source.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339768", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=81E6CD63758F0CA0", "title": "Survey on the Sports Participation of Taipei Citizens: What sports do you do? Let’s exercise!", "Content": "    Due to Mayor Hau’s unceasing efforts to promote and advocate public sports, Taipei City is the first of six major cities to pioneer surveys on the sports participation of citizens with the Survey on the Sports Participation of Taipei Citizens, with 12,859 Taipei citizens over the age of 13 being interviewed. According to the Survey, besides work and housework, 83.3% of the citizens do sports as an extracurricular activity. 45.6% of the citizens exercise regularly, i.e. at least 3 days a week and more than 30 minutes each day. Based on this rate and the population over the age of 13 (2,358,391 people in total, by September 2013), it can be estimated that around 1.07 million citizens work out regularly. Further analysis shows higher regular sports participation rates among the males, senior citizens, and students aged between 13 and 17, whereas females, adults aged between 30 and 44, white-collar workers, and blue-collar workers yield lower rates.Concerning the place where people do sports, 77.9% of the interviewees prefer outdoor activities, while the other 21.8% opt for indoor activities. In regard to exercising alone or with others, 43.7% of the citizens work out individually, while 29.3% exercise with friends and 26.8% with family. As for the favored workout time, 35.2% of the citizens prefer exercising at night, 26.8% in the morning, and 21.3% in the afternoon.What are Taipeians’ favorite sports? The statistics show that walking is ranked top, according to 42.9% of interviewees. Jogging (25.4%) comes next, followed by cycling (17.4%), hiking (15.4%), basketball (13.9%) and swimming (12.6%). Cross-analysis shows that students aged between 13 and 17 prefer basketball among other sports, adults aged between 18 and 34 favor jogging, while the middle aged and senior citizens opt for low-intensity walking. According to Commissioner Ho of the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government, this large-scale telephone survey, in which more than 10 thousand citizens were interviewed, provides an insight into the actual sports participation and sports development of Taipei City, and will serve as a basis for future sports policies that, in order to achieve the ideal of “sports for all”, can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of each sport’s demographic characteristics.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339767", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=C0B585CE1B6286EF", "title": "Feitsui Reservoir sets up the “Yellow-margined Box Turtle Halfway Home” to Strengthen Restoration following the Establishment of Designated Protection Area", "Content": "Source: Taipei Feitsui Reservoir AdministrationPublished by: Management DivisionDate: 2013-12-5Contacts: Chief Huang, Assistant Professor Chen; 02-26664938, 0919-374-940; 0932-260-913The establishment of Asia’s first Yellow-margined Box Turtle Wildlife Protection Area was approved on December 5th by the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. Reservoir Commissioner Liou expressed his excitement at the central government actively promoting the protection area as well as Feitsui reservoir setting up the “Yellow-margined Box Turtle Halfway Home” to strengthen the restoration process.Commissioner Liou stated that the Forestry Bureau assigned Feitsui Reservoir to co-manage the protection area with 6 key conservation measures: “Strengthen Protection Zone Inspection, Investigating Illegal Poaching”, “Preventing Water Quality Deterioration, Strengthening Reservoir Bank Protection”, “Improving Habitat Maintenance and Living Environment of Yellow-margined Box Turtle”, “Conducting Assessment of Yellow-margined Box Turtle Halfway Home”, “Strengthening Ecological Surveys, Monitoring Biological Research”, and “Promoting Yellow-margined Box Turtle Conservation Education.”Meanwhile, to facilitate the conservation and restoration process of Yellow-margined Box Turtles, Feitsui authority has setup the “Yellow-margined Box Turtle Halfway Home” near the reservoir’s Water Resources Eco-education Center. The facility will be used to provide treatments to injured turtles and will serve as a temporary rehabilitation home before the turtles are released to the wild.In light of the increase in turtle smuggling cases in 2013, Feitsui authority has sought help from Professor Chen of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology and Professor Wu of National Chung Hsing University to assess the turtle release research program as well as the chances of the successful restoration of assessment of Yellow-margined Box Turtles.Yellow-margined Box Turtle Halfway HomeThe interior of Yellow-margined Box Turtle Halfway Home", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339766", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=96E1B9CEEB4722D4", "title": "Taipei e-Campus speech event \"Aesthetics‧Humanities\"", "Content": "Don't you always miss the happiness in your busy lives? You just need to release the frown lines, slow down the pace, be curious and explore the world, and then you will discover that beautiful surprises are everywhere. Therefore, Taipei e-Campus cooperates with Songshan Community College to invite the aesthetics expert Zhu Zhe-Liang who will show the audience on how to bring \"beauty\" into your life. This speech will make the audience more understanding about aesthetics. The \"Aesthetics • Humanities\" speech is at the 3rd floor conference room Taipei Municipal Zhong-Lun Senior High School on the 2nd of November 2013 (Saturday). We sincerely welcome people to register; the participants will have a chance to get our brilliant gifts, such as capsule coffee machine, resonance stereo, Tea for one, etc. Pressure, busy schedules and tension are inevitable in the modern life. Therefore, Taipei e-Campus provides abundant and diverse on-line courses about the humanities, inspiration and art to fulfill every moment of your life. The courses include mind inspiration, life care, music, dancing, photography, cooking, and leisure life. We welcome everybody to make more use of it. The Taipei e-Campus website: http://elearning.taipei.gov.tw (Chinese) Anybody who is interested in the speech can register at Taipei Songshan Community College via phone: (02) 2747-5431 or register online: http://www.sscctpe.org.tw (Chinese)", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": " Department of Civil Servant Development, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339765", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=6E76D605C7192CBB", "title": "Typhoon Trami’s Abundant Rainfall Ensures a Plentiful Feitsui Reservoir", "Content": "Source: Taipei Feitsui Reservoir AdministrationPublish Department: Operations DivisionDate: 2013-8-22Contact: Chief Wang; 02-26667946;0953-999651Trami typhoon brought abundant rainfall to Feitsui Reservoir and with a proper reservoir management, the reservoir was able to effectively carry out flood control, ensuring full utilization of flood water and avoid unnecessary flood release, reaching the goals of storing water and assisting in prevention work against disasters.Feitsui Reservoir Commissioner Liou expressed during Trami typhoon that the reservoir catchment area received an average rainfall of 322 mm, with Feitsui gauge station reached the highest of 383 mm. Trami typhoon is estimated to bring an upswing of 60 million tons of water. As of noon on Aug. 22, the reservoir water level was 160.72 meters and continued to rise.The Reservoir further stated that the landing of Typhoon Trami happened to coincided with the seasonal high tide and to help reducing downstream river level, the reservoir communicated closely with Central Weather Bureau and Weather Center, Weather Wing, C.A.F., R.O.C. to collect comprehensive rainfall information. Therefore, the reservoir was able to increase water storage volume to accommodate the massive amount of incoming flood water. Hence, no flood water was released during the entire period of the typhoon. The flood operation also successfully prevented downstream flood.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339764", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=09AB99278AEF8E78", "title": "Taipei Broadcasting Station interviews Geotechnical Engineering Office about safety management of slope buildings and communities", "Content": "Taiwan enters typhoon season from May each year. Section chief of Slope Land Building Section in Geotechnical Engineering Office, Lin Shih-Yuan , gave an interview from the show “You Are the Master of Taipei City” on Taipei Broadcasting Station.「Soil and water conservation facilities were set after the development of hillside」 said Lin during the interview. According to Soil and water Conservation Act, the operator, user or owner of the land are obligors of soil and water conservation, should carry out the conservation according to related rules. People should pay more attention to functionality of such conservation facilities lie manmade-slopes when they are around the building.For example, checking whether drainage holes on manmade slopes are blocked, manmade-slopes are slanting at an unusual angle, and whether drain ditches are in good condition, etc.For more information please visit Taipei Broadcasting Station’s website:http://www.radio.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=33252172&CtNode=56716&mp=112011(Chinese) Click on “Online Broadcasting” to listen to the programs.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339763", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=2AE505A3AB30B606", "title": "2013 Eastern Asia Zone Men’s Volleyball Championship Will Start from 6/30 to 7/4 at Taipei Gymnasium", "Content": "    2013 Eastern Asia Zone Men’s Volleyball Championship will starts from 6/30 to 7/4 at Taipei Gymnasium. It is the official tournament of Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) which the top national teams from China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia and Taiwan will be participating. It is expected that the 2013 Eastern Asia Zone Men’s Volleyball Championship will make a popular craze of volleyball.     This tournament is co-sponsored by Department of Sports, Taipei City Government and Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association, and it also has high reputation and great influence in Taiwan. This year the best attack of 2013 – Chien-Fon Huang and the best attacker of Enterprise Nine-Year League – Chi-Rui Tai and Ming-Jun Wang will join the Chinese Taipei national team and strive for the 1st place. Citizens are welcome to watch the game for free and cheer for Chinese Taipei Team. ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339762", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=AAA40001CCA05964", "title": "The Department of Civil Servant Development (DCSD), Taipei City Government, receives the highest quality certificate for training courses, bringing its digital learning achievement to new heights", "Content": "The Department of Civil Servant Development (DCSD), Taipei City Government, receives the highest quality certificate for training courses, bringing its digital learning achievement to new heights.To respond to the implementation of Environmental Education Law and also allow more people to understand the facts about global warming, the DCSD produced the on-line course “The mission of fighting global warming: the key actions for a better earth” and has been awarded the “AAA on-line course certificate” issued by the e-Learning Quality Service Center, ranking the highest in training course qualifications.The DCSD runs the Taipei e-Campus website, which provides citizens with state-of-the-art e-learning environment. Each year the DCSD produces many fascinating digital animated course materials, and has won numerous awards issued by e-Learning Quality Service Center throughout the years. Apart from six AA certified on-line courses, in response to the implementation of Environmental Education Law, we also invited Ye Xin-Cheng, the Deputy Director of Environmental Protection Administration under the Executive Yuan, to lecture on the on-line course: “The mission of fighting global warming: the key actions for a better Earth.” This course has received the highest quality certificate issued by the e-Learning Quality Service Center for training courses. Because of its inspirational instruction strategy and exquisite media production, this course has honorably further received “the Best on-line Course Award in 2012” issued by the e-Learning Quality Service Center.The DCSD pointed out that following the implementation of Environmental Education Law, civil servants are required to partake at least four hours of environmental-education course every year. Members of Taipei e-Campus who complete this course will receive 2-hour credit certificate in environmental education. Of course, the course is also available to the general public, with the aim of improving public awareness of environmental sustainability.The Taipei e-Campus website currently provides more than 800 free on-line courses for members to browse online, and welcomes the interested public to attend the courses on-line. Please visit elearning.taipei.gov.tw (Chinese) or call our customer service hotline (+886-2-29320212# 2) should you have any enquiries. ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": " Department of Civil Servant Development, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339761", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=FE9FB964A0AF29EC", "title": "Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Struck Central Taiwan on June 2", "Content": "Source : Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration Publish Department: Safety DivisionDate: 2013-6-2 Contact: Chief Lee; 0911-599-359 Approximately 13:43 this afternoon, an earthquake with an intensity of 6.3 and the depth of 10 kilometers occurred in Renai Township, Nantou County (Central Taiwan). The measured earthquake intensity in Taipei metropolis was in class 3 and the Feitsui dam site recorded intensity was in class 2. Soon after the earthquake, Feitsui Reservoir Administration initiated the dam safety monitoring protocol to examine and evaluate the safety and the condition of the dam; and after a series of inspection the dam was proved to be in a stable condition.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339760", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=F2406040C796666F", "title": "The Department of Civil Servant Development (DCSD), Taipei City Government, receives multiple international awards and wins international recognition", "Content": "The Department of Civil Servant Development (DCSD), Taipei City Government, receives multiple international awards and wins international recognition.It has been more than 10 years since the DCSD established the Taipei e-Campus website. With outstanding achievement in fostering digital learning environment, we successively participated in the competitions of ASTD, IFTDO and BrandonHall Group, and have stood out among competitors from worldwide organizations and therefore honorably won the international renowned recognitions of “2011 Excellence in Practice Citation” , “2012 Certificate of Merit, Best HRD Practice” and “2012 Gold, Best in Learning Technology Implementations”.The DCSD attributes the winning of the awards to the digitalization of the in-class course of fundamental volunteer training, which has then been put on the Taipei e-Campus website for interested individuals. After a series of marketing activities, the course has been promoted nation-wide and successfully increased the willingness of participation among potential volunteers. More importantly, many major international events held by the Taipei City Government in recent years, including 2009 Deaflympics, 2010 Floral Expo and 2011 Design Exhibitions, have also benefited from the course because they were able to train volunteers more efficiently and effectively within a short period of time through this on-line volunteer-training course, and have therefore won international acclaims. We expect that such an effective e-course will also play a major part in training and supplying quality volunteers to participate in the upcoming 2017 Universaide.In order to better serve the hearing impaired, the DCSD also produced and launched in April, 2012 the sign language version of the volunteer training course. In addition, in keeping with new technology trends, this year we also take the initiative to develop new format of teaching materials that are compatible to App software, and expect to complete the new App course format by the end of this year. Hopefully this will enable volunteers to learn more unlimitedly at anytime, anywhere.The DCSD also points out that it lays much emphasis on training, development and diversified learning, as well as the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. The international recognition the department receives not only makes us more well-known internationally, but also helps to serve the purpose of marketing Taipei’s image. In the future, the DCSD will endeavor to strengthen the scope of digital learning as wells as the development and training of civil servants, in order to elevate our municipal competitiveness.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": " Department of Civil Servant Development, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339759", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=37F07A94978014F9", "title": "\"Experiencing Taipei, Moving Taiwan\": 2013 National Games Begins in Taipei City.", "Content": " The National Games has the largest scope and highest quality among all the domestic sports events, which will be held on October in Taipei City. This biyearly event is held again by Taipei City after 19 years since 1994. The Taipei City Mayor Hao Lung-ping expects all the participating athletes to display sportsmanship and strive for honor. He also welcomes everyone to come to Taipei and join the 2013 National Games to feel the enthusiasm and effort of Taipei City. The 2013 National Games will be held from October 19th to 24th in Taipei City. There will be swimming, gymnastics and 34 other sports tournaments. By that time all the elite athletes from every city will gather in the northern part of Taiwan and compete against each other. Taipei City Government has invited London Olympics Women’s Taekwondo bronze medal winner Tseng Li-cheng and Women’s Weightlifting silver medal winner Hsu Shu-ching to serve as endorsers of the 2013 National Games and hope they can set an example for all athletes to break their personal records and score better in the 2013 National Games. Taipei City government had convened a press conference on March 21th. Taipei City Mayor Hao Lung-ping, Deputy Director-General of Sport Administration, Ministry of Education Wang Shui-wen, Olympics Women’s Taekwondo bronze medal winner Tseng Li-cheng, athletes’ representative and swimming golden medal winner Cheng Wan-rong, elite billards ball player Chow Jie-yu, national basketball team player Yang Yu-ming, Taipei City Councilor Huang Ping-yang, and the president of Taipei City Sports Federation Lu Wei-zhen had rode Taipei City’s UBikes to point out the theme of 2013 National Games: 「Experiencing Taipei, Moving Taiwan」and declared Taipei City’s intensive preparation for the 2013 National Games.Taipei City Government also announced the slogan, event logo, endorsers, and mascot design. The slogan 「Experiencing Taipei, Moving Taiwan」 expresses the dynamic impression of the event. The event logo design uses the Taipei 101 building as the theme collocating colorful ribbons to represent lively, enthusiastic and dynamic image of Taipei City. The mascot「Sacred Fire Baby」emphasizes spirit of the Sacred Fire which hopes all athletes can compete with each others on the a fair sports field. The Mayor Hao also indicated that Taipei City will hold the Universiade in 2017 and wish our national athletes can score well and strive for honor.The Director General of Department of Sports, Taipei City Government announced that Taipei City welcomes everyone as the host of this year and hopes all representative sports teams can try their best to score better. During the event, families of participants are welcomed to attend to Taipei City and cheer up. Taipei City will provide athletes top-quality sports venue and services to show their maximum capabilities. For this reason the 2013 National Games will expect to be a splendid and outstanding event. For more information please see attached news file and visit event website(chinese) at www.sport102.taipei.gov.tw.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339758", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=C4889025A9640380", "title": "\"2013 Open Professional Championship Ballroom Dance Asian Tour Taipei Open\": Welcome to attend and cheer up", "Content": " The "2013 Open Professional Championship Ballroom Dance Asian Tour Taipei Open" is hosted by the Department of Sports, Taipei City Government and R.O.C International Sports Dance Development Association Co. Preliminaries will be held on the 1st floor of Taipei Gymnasium on February 24, 2013. Finals and international matches will be held at the Taipei Arena on February 28, 2013.After 2012, the 2013 Open Professional Championship Ballroom Dance Champion Asian Tour obtained approval from WDC to once again be in the annual world points league; this has attracted over 100 pairs of dancers from 25 countries and 300 domestic pairs to participate in the tournament. Among these dancers, Arunas Bizokas & Katusha Demidova, the 1st ranked in the world professional Modern Dance and Latin Dance and 28 pairs of dancers from world’s top 24 dancers will join the tournament as well. Anyone who would like to know more about ballroom dancing or is interested in ballroom dancing is welcomed to watch this large dancing event in Taiwan on February 24th to 28th and cheer for the Taiwanese dancers!For more information about the tournament please visit the website of R.O.C International Sports Dance Development Association Co. at (Chinese)http://www.tisdda.org/", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339756", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=67FEF32C85ED9F7C", "title": "Investigation of manmade-slopes in Taipei City have completed 75% and will finish all the works by the end of 2013", "Content": "There are about 25,000 manmade-slopes in Taipei city. Whenever a typhoon or heavy rain occurs, several disaster usually happen. In order to manage manmade-slpoes effectively, Geotechnical Engineering Office have investigated and archived over 19,000 manmade-slopes since 2010, and is 75% completed. It is estimated that all the manmade-slopes will be archived and rated by the end of 2013. Among all manmade-slopes, high–risk ones which are evaluated by technicians have completed conducting on-site meetings and provided professional advices for maintenance obligors to notice and improve.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339757", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=7BB3D887AFD49978", "title": "Feitsui Reservoir Increases Water Supply to assist in alleviating Shihmen Reservoir Water Supply", "Content": "Source: Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration Publish Department: Operations DivisionDate: 2013-2-19 Contact: Chief Wang; 02-26667946 The water stored in Feitsui reservoir was abundant to fully supply the domestic water consumption for Taipei metropolis at present time. Shihmen reservoir confronted water shortage risk, hence, Feitsui Reservoir increases water supply to districts of New Taipei City to ease the regional water shortage risk. Feitsui Reservoir Administration (FRA) estimated the water consumption for Taipei metropolis is fully abundant till May.FRA reported that the accumulated rainfall is 373.4 mm this year; it is slightly higher than the historical average rainfall of 365.3mm for the same period. The reservoir water level is 166.01 meters at 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 19, which is 4.53 meters higher than the historical average of 161.43 meters. Moreover, the effective storage is 300 million cubic meter, which is 39 million cubic meters higher than historical average.FRA Commissioner Liou expressed that Feitsui reservoir storage capacity at present time is sufficient to supply not only Taipei City but also districts of New Taipei City. The water conveyed to New Taipei City has increased from 125,000 cubic meters per day at the beginning of the year to 294,000 cubic meters at present time. FRA will participate the joint water resource allocation plan proposed by the Water Resources Agency to support New Taipei City water consumption and assist in alleviating Shihmen Reservoir Water Supply.FRA indicates that the water demand of Taipei metropolis and districts of New Taipei City will be fully sufficient until May, according to the forecast by the Central Weather Bureau. However, FRA urges citizens to save and cherish the valuable water resource to prevent water rationing.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339755", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=8F808F0E33394D0F", "title": "Improvement of hillside residential communities close to dip slope areas", "Content": "Taipei City Geotechnical Engineering Office conduct monitoring of dip slopes near hillside residential communities in 2012, most results are stable by the end of October. However, there are still 4 places suggested to make improvement according to geographical analysis this year. To ensure the safety of hillside buildings, Geotechnical Engineering Office invited technicians and obligors to on-site meetings and asked responsible sections to make improvement.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339754", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=78D72E1874832F1A", "title": "Taipei new year’s party expects 800,000 revelers", "Content": "Source：Taipei Times,101.12.31Taipei new year’s party expects 800,000 revelersBIG BLOWOUT:The party will feature performances by A-mei and Aaron Kwok, and a 188-second fireworks display, with Xinyi businesses and the MRT open lateBy Mo Yan-chih  /  Staff reporter     With an estimated 800,000 people expected to crowd Taipei City’s Xinyi District (信義) for the new year countdown party and Taipei 101 fireworks display tonight, the Taipei City Government yesterday called on the public to take advantage of public transportation and help to keep the venue clean as it aims to complete the clean-up before the New Year flag-raising ceremony at 6am tomorrow.     The annual countdown party will begin at 7pm in front of Taipei City Hall, featuring top pop stars, including Hong Kong singer Aaron Kwok (郭富城) and Taiwanese diva A-mei (張惠妹). President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) and Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (郝龍斌) will join the evelers minutes before midnight and count down to the new year and 188 seconds of fireworks at Taipei 101.     In addition to the main venue at the plaza in front of Taipei City Hall and Taipei 101 Mall, several sites around the city are also recommended to enjoy the world-famous fireworks show, including Elephant Mountain and Tiger Mountain in Xinyi District that overlook Taipei 101, the Maokong area and Jiantan Mountain in Shilin District (士林).     Lin Yu-yi (林裕益), director of Taipei’s Geotechnical Engineering Office, said that the office has designed a “camera platform” on Elephant Mountain so camera lovers can take pictures of the fireworks show from the best possible angle, while urging the public not to set up camera tripods along the trails or on top of the mountains to compete for photography spots. The office has dispatched staff to remove tripods set up around the mountains with the assistance of the police, he said, encouraging the public to arrive at the mountains early today to find a good spot to enjoy the fireworks. Most shopping malls, restaurants and movie theaters in Xinyi District will stay open until 1am to keep the partygoers entertained after the countdown activities.     A three-phase traffic control will be imposed in the area, with Keelung Road, Renai Road, Kuangfu S Road, Zhongxiao E Road, Songren Road and Xinyi Road closed to all vehicles at pm.      Taipei Rapid Transportation Corp will provide non-stop service on all MRT lines. Trains are set to run every 2.15 minutes at peak hours, Taipei City’s Department of Transportation said.     After the countdown party, 160 shuttle buses will be available to help passengers leave Xinyi District from 12am to 2:30am tomorrow. Passengers can take the buses at any bus stop in the area.     Taipei City’s Department of Environmental Protection also encouraged people to help keep he venue clean as it sets up 36 “moveable garbage cans” today to collect trash more quickly.     According to Chiu Kuan-hou (邱寬厚), a division chief at the department, more than 500 cleaning team members will join volunteers to carry the garbage cans around the venue to collect garbage, aiming to complete the clean-up work before 6am on Tuesday as the city prepares for the New Year’s Day flag-raising ceremony.     The countdown party and fireworks display left the city with 17.5 tonnes of garbage last year, he said, calling for the public to cooperate with the department’s efforts to reduce garbage and clean up the venue more efficiently.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339753", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=CB6C4547218FD56B", "title": "Executive Yuan awards Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration with Prestigious National Sustainable Development Award", "Content": "Source: Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration Department: Office of Administrative Secretary Release Date: December 6, 2012 Contact Person: Director Hung Contact Telephone: (02) 2666-7130; 0926-376-322The National Council of Executive Yuan has awarded the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration with the Prestigious National Sustainable Development Award. Feitsui Reservoir Commissioner Ming-Lone Liou indicates receiving this award proves『the sustainable development on water resource environmental action plan』for the past 2 years is greatly appreciated and well deserved, and encourages a long-range program for Feitsui Reservoir achievements in the future.Feitsui Reservoir Administration, in order to adhere the sustainable development core concepts of 『regulating flood, supporting droughts, and citizen’s welfare』.『High Quality』,『Ecology』, and『Education』were envisioned to provide quality water as the basis of economic development; and established a low-carbon green energy reservoir provides the foundation for ecological environmental conservation and lastly promoting public participation in water resources education. Thus, the specific achievements were approved by the National Sustainable Development Council of Executive Yuan.Commissioner Liou would like to thank Taipei Water Management Office, WRA, Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan Forestry Bureau, and New Taipei City Government for their unprecedented cooperation protecting our water resources. Special thanks to Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan, for their long-term assistance on water protection and conservation. Last, but not least, thanks to the residents of the catchment area for their sacrifice and dedication assisting in this job. Liou stressed that persisting the sustainable operation of Feitsui Reservoir will require continuous strengthening of water quantity and quality protection through cooperation with central and local government agencies.The Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration will continue to examine sources of pollution, and promote the protection of designated reservoir water conservation area. The catchment area is strictly monitored and eco-labeling phosphate-free detergents, pesticides and fertilizer control has been incorporated. Various anti-silt sedimentation reduction and pollution prevention control works have been implemented as well. Sophisticated reservoir operation provides Taipei City and New Taipei City quality water. A sustainable water resources environment creates a win-win situation for government and the people.Executive Yuan awards Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration with『2012 Prestigious National Sustainable Development Award』 ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339750", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=9E53387EAED931C3", "title": "Completion of the Bai Shi Hu Fortune Plaza and Wishing Trail in Neihu District earns high praise from the public", "Content": "     The Taipei Geotechnical Engineering Office held the “Bai Shi Hu Fortune Plaza Thanksgiving Activity” and the Fortune Plaza and Wishing Trail opening ceremony on June 25th, to express their gratitude to land owners for the provision of land and for their support of the municipal construction project, which will offer access to the public so that they can enjoy a high quality mountain leisure environment. During the ceremony, the Chief of Bishan Village, Wang Bo-An, Chairman of the Bai Shi Hu Community Development Association Liu Zhao-Xian and other local leaders were invited to join the festivities, and certificates of appreciation were presented as an expression of gratitude. The activity came to an end in a lively and warm atmosphere. ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339751", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=E3DAF0D198DDE53B", "title": "2012 Taipei Kiss Summer Opening Carnival: Soil and Water Conservation Awareness through Checkpoints", "Content": "     With the arrival of the summer holidays, the annual Taipei Kiss Summer holidays activities have officially started. The “2012 Taipei Kiss Summer” opening carnival was held on June 24th at the Yuanshan Plaza of the Taipei Expo Park (MRT Yuanshan Station, Exit 1). The Taipei Geotechnical Engineering Office showcased the achievements in soil and water conservation over the years, and soil and water conservation volunteers also organized various checkpoint activities to advocate hillside soil and water conservation.     In addition, in line with the Kiss Summer activities, this year, the Office will also be holding the Guizikeng River Soil and Water Conservation Education Journey (7/7 and 7/14), Medicinal Botanic Garden Guru Journey (7/28 and 8/17) and the Neigou River Ecological Journey (8/3 and 8/24). The 6 activity sessions allow participating citizens to get close to nature, protect the beautiful mountains, discover beautiful Taipei and enjoy the pleasure of parent and child fun tours.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339749", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=FF895D37126C9B00", "title": "Feitsui Reservoir encourages the use of phosphate free laundry and dish detergent to ensure the finest reservoir water quality.", "Content": "To further improve the water quality of Feitsui Reservoir and to strengthen interaction with upstream residents of Shiding District, Feitsui Reservoir officials led by Commissioner Liou visit Yong-an Community on September 12th, 2012 and gave out Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) certified phosphate-free laundry and dish detergents. These certified detergents effectively reduce emissions of phosphorus and other substances in the water. The estimated annual inflow of phosphorus content decreases by approximately 3,450 kg and will greatly enhance the overall water quality of the reservoir.Feitsui authorities said the survey found that the main sources of phosphorus are from domestic sewage and the vast majority are from the day-to-day use of Non EPA certified laundry and dish detergents. Such detergents contains phosphorus ingredients as high as 2% -12%, more than the 0.1% of EPA certified detergents.Commissioner Liou cannot stress more that by promoting phosphate-free detergents around the reservoir area, not only it passes Central Government environmental protection policy, it is also inline with the “Spirit of Water Conservation and Compensation Fee”. If the implementation greatly increases the water quality, in the near future Feitsui Reservoir will recommend EPA, Water Resources Agency, and New Taipei City Government to implement more phosphate-free detergents along the greater area of Taipei city.Commissioner Liou (Right) at Yong-an Community with Community Chief Gao (Left) to promote Eco-label phosphate-free laundry and dish detergents to local resident Mr. Luo (Middle) on September 12th, 2012 ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339748", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=0FA5A4DFFCE0A72B", "title": "With “Operation of Storing Clear and Releasing Muddy water”, Feitsui Reservoir continues to reduce sedimentation ensuring a sustainable use.", "Content": "During Saola typhoon, Feitsui Reservoir has taken in high turbidity floods, causing muddiness water. To prolong the life of the reservoir, without influencing tap water supply, the reservoir has taken steps using hydraulic de-silting to purify the water. Recently, concerned citizens have phoned the reservoir officials regarding turbidity water being release after Saola. The officials stated the reason of releasing turbidity water right after a typhoon is to remove highly muddiness water away from the reservoir as soon as possible to prolong the life of the reservoir and increase the water quality.River sedimentation buildup is a natural phenomenon, without Feitsui Reservoir intercepting the turbidity flood from upstream of Peishih Creek; the downstream riverbed will be sourced by turbidity water. Therefore, with reservoir’s “Operation of Storing Clear and Releasing Muddy”, not only can the reservoir effectively reduce flow of silt water flowing downstream but it can also balance downstream riverbeds from overcrowded sediment.According to Water Resources Agency’s reservoir integrated management program, the requirements for all national reservoir hydraulic de-silting operations are decreasing reservoir sedimentation buildup and restoring the function of sand transportation of rivers. Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration and Water Resources Agency will continue to implement hydraulic de-silting operations and providing a sustainable use of the reservoir.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339745", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=4F471103FF64BDEA", "title": "2012 Annual Presentation of the Taipei Hakka Language", "Content": "The Taipei City Government Press ReleaseIssued by: Taipei Hakka Affairs CommissionIssue date: June 18th, 2012Organizer: Taipei Hakka Affairs CommissionPress contact: Huang Si Chi (Tel: 02-27026141#318 )Officer in charge: Yang Te Hsin (Tel: 02-27026141#223)Splendid Taipei‧ Glorious Hakka2012 Annual Presentation of the Taipei Hakka LanguageEducation UnitsThe Hakka Language Education Units, assisted by Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission, will hold “Splendid Taipei‧Glorious Hakka – 2012 Annual Presentation of the Taipei Hakka Language Education Units” in Hakka Music and Theater Center at Taipei Hakka Cultural Park, on August 25th - 26th (Sat-Sun) and September 1st- 2nd (Sat-Sun). This presentation will demonstrate the fruitful achievements made by all 78 education units over the year and will be a great opportunity for the public to enjoy the Hakka melody, literature and Arts.What causes a fierce stir in this annual activity is the competition of the Hakka Folksongs singing. The champion has to outplay 42 teams (there are 43 teams of competitors in total) by reinterpreting traditional Hakka Folksongs with creativity while not losing beautiful tones and pitches. Furthermore, there will be many more competitions, for example, drum performance, contest between study groups, singing ballads, playing stringed instruments, and dancing. The best performed 18 teams will get tickets to join the “2012 Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival”, at where the winner will be selected, on October 14th (Sun). Therefore, it is already foreseen a great splendid celebration this year.This great activity means a lot to the Hakka People in Taipei, and we hope and welcome people who love the Hakka Music to join us. For more information, please visit Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission’s website, http://www.hac.taipei.gov.tw .(Chinese)", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Hakka Affairs Commission, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339741", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=4CAB17A15E3C81A0", "title": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Education Free Shuttle Bus Now Open for Application for District Elementary Schools", "Content": "Source: Taipei Feitsui Reservoir AdministrationDepartment: Office of Administrative ServicesRelease Date: May 3rd, 2012Contact Person: Director HungContact Number: (02) 2666-7130; 026-376-922Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center was approved on November 17,2011 and is the nation’s first governmental facility to be authenticated by the Central Government. For the purpose of promoting Water Environmental Education,as of 2012,the center provides Elementary School Students’ Outdoor Learning Activity which includes courses on water resources conservation and reservoir outdoor experiences. 50 round trip shuttle buses will be provided to welcome Taipei City, New Taipei City, and specific water district Elementary School students to participate; all participators will receive 2 hours of environmental education credits. Feitsui Reservoir authorities said that the activity information and registration form can be found at Taipei Feitsui Reservoir official website activities page (www.feitsui.gov.tw(Chinese)) and is also announced at the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center official website.Once activities are posted on the website, schools can fax the registration form to the Sub-Division of Public Relation (Fax Number: (02) 2666-4977 ~ 79);each registration form represents 1 school and 1 echelon;the maximum number of participators for each echelon is 80 (students, teachers and parents included),additional participators need to provide their own transportation and self-insurance. Participating schools please log-on to Taipei Feitsui Reservoir website and download the registration form, complete the form along with official school seal, then fax it to the Sub-Division of Public Relation of Taipei Feitsui Reservoir, and telephone to confirm the selected dates. If an overlap schedule occurs, the reservoir authority will alter the schedule accordingly.Commissioner Liou stated that Taipei Feitsui Reservoir is the source of Danshuei river basin and contains a rich and diverse water ecosystem;therefore the Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center can provide an abundance of water resource ecology to the public and together achieve a Low Carbon Sustainable Reservoir.Specific water district school participating outdoor learning activity ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339742", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=DBE521E86A4E227B", "title": "Benefit from Water Environmental Education Information Platform 『Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center』 Official Website is Now Online", "Content": "Source: Taipei Feitsui Reservoir AdministrationDepartment: Office of Administrative ServicesRelease Date: April 17th, 2012Contact Person: Director HungContact Number: (02) 2666-7130; 0926-376-322『Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center』was approved on November 17th, 2011 and is nation’s first governmental facility to be authenticated by the Central Government. In order to promote Water Environmental Education and provide a quality educational information exchange platform,『Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center』 official website is, collaborating with 2012 World Earth Day, now live on the web.The main content of the website focuses on Feitsui Reservoir’s rich natural ecology, abundant water resource, and the environmental education learning center, as well as combining a『Low-Carbon, Green Energy, Ecology』to give diverse users a fully understandable water environmental education information exchange platform. Two courses (5 modules) will be available to provide for variety groups of people and agencies.Taipei Feitsui Reservoir urges public to come visit『Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center』and for more information please logon to http://www.feitsui.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=12201A&cache=NQ(Chinese).『Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center』Official Website", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339740", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=AA4889AA28936C18", "title": "The Geotechnical Engineering Office Welcomed the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Professor Liao for a Keynote Speech.", "Content": "To enhance the knowledge of anchor slope protection applications, the Geotechnical Engineering Office invited the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Professor Liao for a keynote speech. By the case studies of the experience from the National Highway No.3 collapse and all kinds of analytical anchor slope damages, showing the current situation of the anchor slope in Taiwan. The speech provided a consultation of the anchor slope construction and all participator were benefited.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339737", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=1130D31D4CAE1C02", "title": "Exploring Metropolitan Taipei’s Water Source Cherishing the Water and the Environment", "Content": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration (TFRA) has completed thirteen “Metropolitan Taipei Water Source Tours” to promote water resources education. The tour activity is held twice a month during weekends, from March to May, October to December and only one tour will be held in June. Each activity is open to 350 citizens and can be registered on TFRA website. TFRA stated that the tour is designed to let visitors understand the linkage between the reservoir and human life through ecological environment studies and site visiting. With the understanding of the importance of water conservation, people will cherish the water and environment more in their daily life.TFRA announced that on Nov. 17th, 2011 “Feitsui Reservoir Eco-Education Learning Center” is the first central government certificated eco-education center among public organizations. In order to inspire water eco-education and building a low-carbon, green energy, and ecological reservoir environment, the designed tour is to hike from the reservoir’s eco-education center to the dam site. While along the hiking trail, a trained professional volunteer will be giving lecturers on the abundant reservoir’s natural environment and the hydrological process.The commissioner of TFRA, Dr. Ming-Lone Liou stresses that climate change has resulted an impact on the environment and urging each individual to do a small part to help save the earth. Therefore, he encourages citizens who are attending the activity to make use of public transportation; taking bus number 849 and getting off at Feitsui Reservoir stop, and experiencing the natural outdoor learning tour. The information and registration of the tour is listed on the announcement-activities page of reservoir’s website. www.feitsui.gov.tw.(Chinese)Photo 1: Water Resources Eco-education Center Photo 2: A Trained Professional Volunteer and Visitors Photo 3: Feitsui Power Plant Photo 4: Wulai Rhododendron", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339738", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=C5C010A710061A57", "title": "Environmental Educational Certification \"Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center\" First in the Nation to be Approved by Government Agencies", "Content": "Since the implementation of the Environmental Education Law on June 5th, 2011 and to further promote the love of water and water environmental education. Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration with its rich natural environment, water resources, Water Resources Eco-education Center, the reservoir, and the surrounding natural and cultural environment, it is to be the ideal location to form the very first “Feitsui Reservoir Environmental Learning Center” approved by government agencies.Feitsui Reservoir authorities insisted that the reservoir must maintain a healthy water quality; therefore, the number of study visitors will be strictly controlled and any types of water activities will not be allowed. It is the core concept of low-carbon and green energy ecosystem management for the reservoir.Photo 1: Feitsui DamPhoto 2: Water Resources Eco-education CenterPhoto 3: Feitsui Fern GardenPhoto 4: Wulai RhododendronPhoto 5: Emerald Tree Frog", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei Feitsui Reservoir Administration" }, { "DataSN": "3339735", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=A9B68C8A6AAD7786", "title": "Community Fire Prevention Action at Bishan Park in Neihu District", "Content": "According to the fire statistics from Taipei City Fire Department, residential fire has higher incidence than business sites do. Therefore, the fire department has placed promoting residential fire prevention as one of the yearly priorities. This Saturday, March 17th, the department will hold a lively community event to promote fire prevention from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Bishan Park in Neihu District, Lane 60, Section 3, Neihu Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan. A newly purchased Transformers Prevention-Promotion Vehicle will also be mobilized so that the public can experience the joy of disaster prevention in person. This disaster prevention and promotion activities has been well prepared and planed to be very vivid and fruitful; residents of Bishan, Jinlong, Jinrui, Neihu, Dahu, Zixing and Xiuhu Villages in Neihu District are all invited to this great event. The promotion encompassing various topics, such as: home electrical safety and electrical fire prevention, residential fire diagnosis, explanation/display of home fire safety equipment, how to put out a kitchen oil wok fire, operation of water fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, gas safety, earthquake experience, explanation of emergency rescue kit, 1991 Safety Bulletin Board, CPR instruction, the golden three hours on stroke rescue,etc. The activities will be performed by citizens under firefighter’s professional guidance. Moreover, another event, Community Earthquake Disaster Prevention and Self-rescue Demonstration Drill, will be executed by Bishan Village Office and Bishan Community Development Association, in collaboration with the community neighborhood watch-team to strengthen home security. Let us build a safe and comfortable living environment together.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Taipei City Fire Department" }, { "DataSN": "3339732", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=8AC57E96AE382510", "title": "Taipei opens four new hiking trails", "Content": "資料來源：TAIPEI TIMES,101.02.11Taipei opens four new hiking trailsFAMILY FUN: Various paths are being joined up to form loop trails, with gentle gradients suitable for the elderly, who form a large population among hiking enthusiasts.By MO YAN-CHIHSTAFF REPORTER     The Taipei City Government yesterday introduced four new hiking trails in Xinyi(信義), Shilin(士林) and Beitou(北投) districts, bringing the total number of hiking trails to 129 amid plans to develop a different “personality” for each trail to attract more hikers.     The four hiking trails, the Tiger Mountain(虎山) ecology trail in Xinyi, the green mountain trail in Shilin, and the wind’s tail and waterwheel hut trails in Beitou, are loop trails with gentle gradients and recently established observation decks, and are perfect for families and the elderly, Lin Yu-i(林裕益), director of Taipei City’s Geotechnical Engineering Office said.     Taipei Mayor Hau Lun-bin(郝龍斌) yesterday joined members of a local hiking group to experience the Tiger Mountain ecology trail and said he expected the paths to promote outdoor sports and recreational activities.     “Many of the hiking trails are designed for families and the elderly, who account for a large percentage of the hiking population. Hiking is a good way to enjoy the city’s landscape and we hope to encourage more people to join the hiking fraternity with these well-designed trails,” he said.     The city government started promoting hiking rails in 2005 with easy public transport access and lower gradients, and there is a total of 100km of trails so far.     Lin said the city would budget NT$60 million (US$2 million) this year to maintain trails and link existing paths to form loop trails.     In Wenshan District(文山), for example, the city government will connect three trails in the popular Maokong(貓空) area to let visitors combine a hike with a ride on the Maokong Gondola.      Lin said the city government also offers a free app on trail information for smartphone users to download, as it seeks to attract a younger crowd to join outdoor activities.     The app “GoHikingTaipei” is available for Android and Windows phones and it will be available for iPhone users by the end of this month, he added.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [ { "title": "Taipei opens four new hiking trails_news", "url": "https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/398/relpic/19959/3339732/501030ed-0da8-4460-abb1-1e04465b2605.jpg" } ], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339733", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=71BAB291B4F8977B", "title": "Taipei Zhong Shan Sports Center Will Be Closed For Renovation", "Content": "Aiming for providing a better facility for Taipei citizens, Taipei Zhong Shan Sports Center and the parking lot will be closed for renovation. It will be effective on February 29, 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience we might cause you. The reopening date will be announced.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Department of Sports, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339729", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=17C9EE827CA6749B", "title": "2011 Taipei City Hakka Culture Festival", "Content": "2011 Taipei City Hakka Culture FestivalDate: December 22, 2011 7:30PMVenue: Theater of Armed Forces Cultural Center.Programme Name: Hakka Music Feast- Chiuko Chinese Traditional OrchestraThe series of annual event, 2011 Taipei City Hakka Culture Festival, held by Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission welcome people to enjoy the “Hakka Music Feast” on December 22, 2011 at Theater of Armed Forces Cultural Center. This year, we invite “Chiuko Traditional Orchestra” lead by famous musician Mei-Ying Meng to perform not only adapted traditional Hakka songs but also play songs in a new ways, taking everyone to look back upon the path of cultivation during the past one hundred year and looking forward to a bright future.For more information please visit website: http://www.hac.taipei.com.tw .(Chinese) or call: 02-2702-6141#226.", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Hakka Affairs Commission, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339727", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=57842E5E3138B3D2", "title": "Sinotech engineering consultants Inc. visited Taipei City geotechnical office on 10/28 to exchange practical experience of slope building management", "Content": "     In order to respond to the law of geology just passed , Architecture and Building Research Institute (which belongs to Ministry of Interior) entrusted Sinotech Inc. to research on “ Application of government’s environmental-geology database to evaluate the preliminarily responsive policy and to manage the safety of the domestic slope buildings.       Sinotech Inc. held a forum with Taipei City Geotechnical Office on 2011/10/28. Sinotech Inc. stated that by collecting and overlapping pictures of satellite images, environmental geology and distribution of buildings , they could define the boundary of high, medium and low potential impact of the domestic slope buildings. This research method is useful for Taipei City Geotechnical Office’s follow-up application of “Enviornmental Geology Information System,” which helps to sequence the priority concern of the domestic slope buildings. This application may reach great benefit of disaster prevention. Bothsides had a sufficient discussion to exchange opinions in the forum .   ", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Geotechnical Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government" }, { "DataSN": "3339726", "ArticleType": "0", "FileName": "", "Link": "", "Source": "https://english.tfam.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=7721504610B3F5D3&s=2C483B06D1B3A4E1", "title": "Hakka Opera show on Nov.26th,2011", "Content": "Hakka Opera is going to perform at Hakka Cultural Park this coming Saturday. This time, The Wen-Ho Legend Hakka Opera Troupe brings the fascinating parts from “Journey to the West”, one of the classic Chinese literature. Free entry and open to the Public. Date: 2011.11.26Time:15:00~17:00Place: Flame Tree Plaza in Hakka Cultural Park (free entry)", "Files": [], "Links": [], "Pictures": [], "Movies": [], "Publish Department": "Hakka Affairs Commission, Taipei City Government" } ]