Taiwan Today
Date: July 03, 2018
President Tsai Ing-wen opened the National Scout Jamboree July 1 in Taichung City,
President Tsai Ing-wen (center) is joined by local government and international scouting officials at the opening of the 11th National Scout Jamboree in Taichung City, central Taiwan. (Courtesy of Office of the President)
extending a warm welcome to members of the movement from 17 countries and territories attending the 11th edition of the event in central Taiwan.
It is a real honor to be here in the capacity of chief scout, Tsai said. The last national jamboree was held seven years ago, and to stage one of the biggest events of its kind in Taiwan at Cheng-kung Ling Camp—or Success Ridge as it is better known locally—is quite special, she added.
According to the president, the theme of the jamboree Scouting to Success, as well as the fact it is taking place at a military base where generations of Taiwan college students underwent training, augurs well for scouts from around the world to deepen friendships and expand exchanges.
Scouting activities are important for youth education and development, Tsai said, adding that she wants participants to keep three main ideas in mind during the five-day jamboree wrapping up July 5: Be brave when faced with new people and experiences; learn from teamwork and help each other; and make friends from other countries. [FULL STORY]
