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Lai Ruilong is a candidate for mayor of Kaohsiung of the Democratic Progressive Party. He recently launched a campaign fundraising souvenir project, hoping to integrate campaign items into his daily life.
The official campaign website of Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Ruilong was launched today, with the theme of "TEAM TAKAO Kaohsiung Long as a Partner". The first wave of unboxing sports socks, towels, bucket hats, titanium egg cups and other Taiwan-made support products "Southern Good Things" in a fresh, natural, relaxed and lively way, showing the campaign tone of sunshine, sports style and life-oriented.
Lai Ruilong said that recently many netizens on social platforms have asked when the fundraising souvenirs will be launched. The team hopes to break through the traditional framework and make the souvenirs not only used in promotional occasions, but also integrated into daily life. Each souvenir contains urban elements such as mountains, seas, rivers, ports, baseball, and the concert economy. It combines the creativity of young designers and connects local brands. Through design aesthetics, more people can see the diverse charm of Kaohsiung.
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Lai Ruilong's bid stated that the first wave of fund-raising gifts includes four categories and seven styles, and three combination packages are launched. Among them, "Kaohsiung Titanium Interesting: Titanium Egg Cup" has two options to choose from. It is made of pure titanium and has an emerald green color that symbolizes the forest on the inner wall to convey the daily companionship of "serving tea"; small donations of 999 yuan or more can be redeemed.
"Partnership: High-top Sports Socks" are available in white and pink, with bright and eye-catching colors. The word "龙" is electro-embroidered and combined with a fan-shaped baseball field pattern. If you donate more than 350 yuan, you will get a pair in return; "Kaohsiung Haohsiung Color: Jacquard Towel" extends the rise of the south and moves towards the international keynote. The redemption standard is 450 yuan or more.
The "Take the Lead in Victory: Bucket Hat" is available in black and light flax colors, representing Kaohsiung's victory Home Run. You can redeem one hat with a donation of NT$600. There are also "Xionghao Hiking Group", "Xionghao Camping Group" and "Xiongha Gift Pack" and other combinations for the public to choose according to their needs.
The first wave of fundraising gifts will be officially launched at 12:00 noon today. The first 500 donors who meet the requirements will also receive a random limited-edition small card from Lai Ruilong.

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