Jiang Wanan’s wife, Shi Fang, prayed for votes at the Chengde Market. She held her baby girl and was asked, “When will she give birth to her fourth child?”
Quick Look
- Shi Fanggen, wife of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan, appeared at Chengde Market in Nangang District at 9 a.m. on the 11th to canvass votes for her husband's re-election.
- Along the way, she greeted vendors, purchased clams, floss, meat, fruits and vegetables, and selected children's clothing for the children.
- During the process, some vendors presented pineapples as blessings, the butcher stall owner exchanged elbow-to-elbow interactions, and Shi Fanggen even picked up the store's baby girl.
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Why It Matters
Shi Fanggen, the wife of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan, appeared at Chengde Market in Nangang District at 9 a.m. on the 11th to vote for her husband to win re-election.
Shi Fanggen, wife of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan, appeared at Chengde Market in Nangang District at 9 a.m. today (11th) to pray for votes and boost her husband’s re-election campaign. Shi Fanggen first went to Yucheng Park and Nangang Park at 6:30 in the morning to pray for votes from the morning runners, and then moved to Chengde Market. Along the way, he warmly greeted vendors and people buying food. Many supporters wore reassuring streamers and encore streamers on their heads and necks. Some people put reassuring stickers on their hands, mobile phones and jackets, and some supporters wore campaign accessories on their bodies.
When Shi Fanggen asked for votes, some people responded enthusiastically, "Absolutely! I love you." Some supporters reminded each other to actively canvass for votes, shouting "Not a single vote is left behind." The market was crowded with people buying food. In addition to campaign slogans, "borrowed" sounds were also heard from time to time. Shi Fanggen purchased clams, floss, meat, fruits and vegetables along the way, and also picked out two pieces of children's clothing for the children, continuing to demonstrate his people-friendly shopping itinerary.
On the way, a fruit stall vendor sent pineapple blessings, and a butcher stall owner was too busy cutting meat to shake hands, so he bumped elbows with Shi Fanggen instead. Shi Fanggen also picked up the store's baby girl. His staff joked that the mayor's wife had three sons in her family and seemed particularly envious of the baby girl. Some people at the scene joked and asked when they would add a "fourth baby."
However, there are also different reactions to the vote-seeking process. When Shi Fanggen went to the braised meat stall, the proprietress waved, but the young shop assistant did not interact much. Subsequent volunteers came forward again to ask for support and vote, but the proprietress still said, "Sorry, we are not available." When asked by the media, the proprietress clarified that because the store had increased orders and was busy doing business, she did not deliberately ignore it.
Supporters of Jiang Wanan wore campaign souvenirs on their bodies. (Photo by reporter Hou Jiayu)
Jiang Wanan’s supporters have many encore streamers and peace of mind streamers. (Photo by reporter Hou Jiayu)
Open Questions
- What is the specific date for Jiang Wanan’s re-election?
- Will Shi Fanggen continue to other markets or regions during this vote-seeking trip?
