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Seismic retrofitting work at the Caogong branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library has uncovered historical remains believed to be part of the original Fengshan Township Office, dating back nearly a century. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung inspected the site with local heritage groups and submitted a petition calling to preserve and showcase its historical significance.

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Transportation Bureau Director Chang Shu-chuan (張淑娟) said the trial is aimed in part at helping owners of medium and large dogs, who have had fewer options for taking their pets on public transportation because of size restrictions.

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Liu described the conviction as a “critical life lesson” that taught him humility and a deeper understanding of responsibility. He further urged the public to judge his value not just by a “mistake from many years ago,” but by how he rose from that fall and the contributions he is making to society today.

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Aubs Takisvilainan (阿布斯), head of Kaohsiung’s Indigenous Affairs Commission, said many residents farm on the mountainside across from the bridge, growing green plums, red-fleshed plums, and high-mountain vegetables. He said the wider bridge will make it safer and easier for trucks and transport vehicles to move in and out, increasing shipping capacity and helping local industries.

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By KHT Staff KAOHSIUNG — The Kaohsiung City Government has confirmed that the 2026 French Lifestyle Festival will be held at the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) from May 22 to May 24. This marks the first time the event will utilize the Weiwuying venue, following a combined turnout of over 270,000 visitors during its previous two years at other locations. The festival, co-organized with the French Office in Taipei, aims to move French cultural promotion beyond traditional galleries and into a multi-functional public space. Event Programming The 2026 program, themed “Paris Champs-Élysées Symphony Night,” focuses on three…

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