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Shen Boyang, a candidate for mayor of Taipei from the Democratic Progressive Party, held a soap box flash mob event to listen to local public opinion and collect policy messages.
Shen Boyang's senior was going to get a haircut, but when he heard his number was called, he quickly ran back. (Photo by reporter Dong Guanyi)
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang held his third soap box flash mob at the Taipei Arena this evening (30th). He appeared wearing a mask, which attracted attention. Shen Boyang revealed that he had a fever but no cold symptoms. He went to see a doctor first to avoid infecting the public and wore a mask as a precaution. Most of the people selected at the scene reflected on issues such as sidewalk renovation, urban renewal, the volume and preservation of historical buildings, second-hand smoke and smoke-free cities, the dangers of starting a bus quickly, and solutions to loneliness. Some of the winners of the "Ocean Current Project" in the morning said that after receiving the No. 67 crew card, Shen Boyang exclaimed, "My birthday is June 7th!" and cheers instantly erupted.
Shen Boyang said that there were a total of 9,848 "Mayor, please listen to me" messages in the Songshan and Xinyi constituencies. There were 4,173 messages in Songshan and 5,675 messages in Xinyi, of which 68 named the Little Arena and 314 named the Big Arena. From the perspective of Songshan District, old houses, road trees and greening, schools and teachers are the top three issues of concern. The arena where today's event was held and its surroundings mostly reflected "small and specific things," such as water accumulation, failure of anti-slip strips, and a smoking area surrounded by potted plants.
This soap box flash mob was held on weekdays, and people commuting from get off work poured in one after another. Some citizens said that their birthday happened to be on the voting day on November 28, and they wanted to give all three birthday wishes to Shen Boyang, wishing him a smooth election as the mayor of Taipei and making the stuck Taipei City run smoothly again.
There is also a senior from Shen Boyang’s Fuxing Primary and Secondary School. After filling out the form, he originally thought there was little hope. As he was crossing the street, he heard his number being drawn out. He ran and sprinted. He panted and laughed and said, "I was going to get a haircut, but the key to fate turned!"

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