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By Huang Nuan-yun/TIER
The torch of the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade Fair was lit up in its place of origin Paris, France. After that, people passed on the torch to Taipei City, and a torch cruise began in the surroundings of the city government hall and Taipei 101. Taipei City Mayor Wen-je Ko was the representative to welcome the troop leader of the Universiade Torch Troop Bing-wan Zhao. Since all activities of the 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade kept commencing, this international fair had carried the main engine of this program of a “four year great leap” for Taipei City on its shoulders. Many expect that Taiwan can establish friendship with every country through this great sports event to promote the spirit for national sports, to promote city reconstruction, citizen participation and cultural elevation. Furthermore, it may increase international visibility for Taiwan and Taipei City through international sports exchange and skills competition to motivate the glamor of Taipei city so that more people can know Taipei is a place to be proud of in Taiwan!