Planned collaboratively by Professor Xu Zigui and Principal Liang Wendang of Heping Elementary School in Gangshan District, the 5th North Kaohsiung Plain Festival – Harbor City National Defense Science Day took place on November 20th at Heping Elementary School in Gangshan. The event attracted more than 3,000 locals, including families with the elderly and children, to participate in experiencing science, appreciating cultural and creative exhibits, enjoying delicious food, and having a joyous picnic.
The event was co-organized by NPUST, Heping Elementary School, Gangshan Lions Club, and other units, with financial support from the National Science Council and the Ministry of Education. Twenty-six universities from across the country, including Kaohsiung Medical University, National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, National Chung Hsing University, Sun Yat-sen University, National University of Kaohsiung, National Penghu University, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and others, collaborated to make the event possible. Additionally, 15 principals from primary and secondary schools and numerous community leaders attended the event.
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology had a strong presence at the event with former President Dai Chang-hsien, Professor Xu Zigui from the Talent Development Academy, Professor Hung Ting-fu from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Associate Professor Cheng Chun-fa from the Graduate Institute of Sports, Professor Su Hui-fen from the Department of Recreation and Leisure Management, and Associate Professor Kung Chih-hsien from the Talent Development Academy leading teams at five science fair booths.
The event featured 30 science exploration booths, 36 small farmer/cultural and creative market stalls, six national experience booths, street performances, medical lectures, band performances, and magic shows. The event was a great success. Additionally, the “9th Aerospace Popular Science Creative Science Exhibition Competition” was held concurrently, with an award ceremony and exhibition of works, and Commissioner Lin Dai-hua from the Kaohsiung City Government Education Bureau presented encouragement to the winners.
