According to a press release by the city government, the first rollout was completed by the end of March, with locations for installation chosen to help reduce the digital gap between schools in different parts of the city. The city also announced plans to spend NT$776 million this year to purchase 55,000 devices, to reach a one-device-per-student ratio by 2029.

Netizens flooded the comments with humor, with one user joking, “This is the most ‘face-saving’ moment your teeth will ever have,” and another adding, “Bro, your teeth are about to be the most exfoliated part of your body.”

The project is important for many in both Tainan and Kaohsiung, as traffic on National Freeway 1 continues to worsen. A diversion plan similar to the “stacked on top” Wuyang Elevated Highway in northern Taiwan has reportedly been evaluated for the Tainan-Kaohsiung corridor but deemed unworkable, leaving the Route 61 extension as one of the main long-term alternatives for traffic relief.

County figures show donated and sponsored car and bus services had handled more than 103,000 passenger trips for this rural area of Pingtung as of the end of January this year.

The city’s Tourism Bureau announced today that the Kaohsiung Green Park (果嶺自然公園) — a massive 70-hectare transformation of a former golf course — will host a sprawling “Spring Picnic Fun” festival over two consecutive weekends starting April 25.

“This level of concentration [in the Dianbao River basin in Kaohsiung] is a powerful indicator that they are not just surviving—they are thriving and reproducing,” the Association warned.

One of the most unique interactive features introduced at the temple is the “Letter to My Future Self” initiative. Visitors are invited to sit in the Dacheng Hall to reflect and write down their current thoughts, wishes, or unfinished goals.

City officials said traffic safety work remains ongoing and called for public cooperation, saying the government will continue pursuing its “4-E” strategy for improvement: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Encouraging public transportation.

The city’s Transportation Bureau said the “Ride for the Earth” campaign runs from now through May 17. Participants who complete the required Instagram tasks through @youbike_tw.

The students demonstrated mastery of layering, contouring, and gradient techniques, transforming basic hairstyles into sharp, professional looks in just 20 minutes. One student, Xiao-ping (小萍), showcased her versatility by completing both female and male haircuts, proving her readiness for the diverse demands of a commercial salon environment.