Department of Social Welfare

The Taipei City Government held a press conference today (the 22nd) at the Wanhua Seniors Service Center for the 2026 “Mutual Prosperity and Love on the Double Ninth Festival” event. At the press conference, Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced the schedule for receiving Double Ninth Festival cash gifts in 2026, as well as several improvements to Taipei Senior Easycards, including increasing the monthly points to 600 starting in July and expanding its uses. Furthermore, Mr. Liu Meng-de, an influencer known as the “Playful Old Man,” was invited to speak at the event and share his experiences. He had bravely fulfilled his dreams after retiring of traveling to Japan to study, conquering the Camino de Santiago, and receiving over 30 professional certifications, demonstrating that a person’s later years can still be full of excitement! In addition, specific areas were set up at the event for the online registration for the remittance of Double Ninth Festival cash gifts as well as the Senior Health Care Project.

Opening ceremony of the “Mutual Prosperity and Love on the Double Ninth Festival” press conference