Taipei: A children's event featuring climate education, sports, films, and cultural activities will be held at the Presidential Office Building and on Ketagalan Boulevard on Sept. 19, with President Lai Ching-te set to hear children's views on climate change.
According to Focus Taiwan, organizers announced the 2026 Kids Big Fun event at a press conference, highlighting that it will include five activities inside the Presidential Office Building and five themed zones on Ketagalan Boulevard. The indoor activities will consist of a children's climate summit, a reading event, a disaster preparedness experience, film screenings, and an electronic music party in the auditorium.
The outdoor zones will focus on environmental sustainability, children's traffic safety, and sports, and will also feature a Hakka culture market and a mobile photography studio. Participants can engage in activities such as basketball and boxing, with many events designed to be accessible to children, families, and individuals with disabilities.
Most activities are free and open to the public, although advance registration through the event's official website is required for limited-capacity activities, including tours of the Presidential Office Building and film screenings. Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming, who attended the press conference, mentioned that President Lai will participate in the children's climate summit. Peng emphasized that although Taiwan's National Climate Change Countermeasures Committee currently consists of adults, the perspectives of children who will be adults by 2050 are crucial.
In a prerecorded video message, President Lai expressed his eagerness to hear children's thoughts on climate and the future. He encouraged the young attendees to share their visions for the future with adults. The event is co-organized by nonprofit groups, including the Fubon Cultural and Educational Foundation and the Mom Loves Taiwan Association. Irene Chen, board director of the Fubon Cultural and Educational Foundation, stressed the importance of listening to children's views and providing them opportunities to influence decisions impacting their lives. Chen noted that engaging children with seemingly small issues can help them shape the future they desire.