1st Night of Giant Mechanical Elephant Parade in Taipei Draws 100,000
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1st night of giant mechanical elephant parade in Taipei draws 100,000
Taipei, Sept. 6 (CNA) The first night of the "Trois éléphants passent ..." street performance drew around 100,000 Taiwanese and foreign spectators to the streets of Taipei's Shilin District on Saturday, the opening night, with another performance scheduled for Sunday, according to the Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC).
The French Opasito Theatre Company's large-scale outdoor performance "The Elephant Is Coming" premiered in Taipei's Shilin District on the 5th. However, unclear signage and chaotic flow of people sparked public complaints. In response, Shen Po-yang, the DPP's Taipei mayoral candidate, said on the 6th that the city government should estimate the number of people in advance, announce the viewing points and evacuation routes, and provide real-time …
The outdoor performance of "The Elephants Are Coming" by the French Opasito Theatre Company took place last night, drawing huge crowds and causing controversy over traffic congestion. Shen Po-yang, the DPP's Taipei mayoral candidate, stated today that prior planning is crucial, noting that some countries implement zoned evacuation measures, and he hopes the Taipei City Government will improve its planning.
The outdoor performance "The Elephants Are Coming" by the French street art troupe Compagnie Oposito kicked off last night (5th), opening the 2026 Taipei Arts Festival. Three giant mechanical elephants appeared on the streets of Shilin, drawing huge crowds. According to statistics from the Taipei Arts Center, over 100,000 domestic and international tourists attended the event. The classic work "The Elephants Are Coming" by the French street art …
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