The News Lens
Date: 2017/10/28
By: Chris Horton
at the Universiade this summer, impressing a host of delegations with typical
Photo Credit：「Taipei 2017 Universiade – 世大運」臉書粉專
hospitality and respect.
Taiwan excels in hospitality, as anyone who has visited or lived in the country knows. Being a good host to guests from abroad, whether they’re Taroko-bound tourists or delegates to a biotech conference, seems to be hard-wired into the DNA of most Taiwanese.
Efforts by China to isolate Taiwan in the global arena, including exclusion from the United Nations and other international organizations, may not be the source of the country’s hospitality, but it certainly seems to add to a sense of gratitude to all who visit. That visitors return home speaking of the charms of one of East Asia’s less-frequented destinations is a source of pride for many Taiwanese.
Given that background, it’s difficult to overstate the significance of the Taipei Universiade that Taiwan hosted Aug。 19-30. More than 10,000 delegates from around the globe descended upon northern Taiwan for two weeks for the largest event the country has ever held. Even before the closing ceremony on Aug. 30, there was no doubt that Taiwan had passed the Universiade test with flying colors. Athletes, spectators, volunteers, the media, and the International University Sports Federation (FISU), which organizes the event, were all enthusiastic about the level of quality. [FULL STORY]