TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) attended the annual Taipei Scout Day on Saturday, praising scouts for their commitment to environmental protection.
Chiang said scouting education empowers youths and serves as an important foundation for the city’s long-term development. About 1,500 people — including scouts, troop leaders, service personnel, and parents — participated in this year’s event, per a press release.
The mayor said he holds the scouting program in high regard. He added that his attendance demonstrated the city government’s emphasis on youth education and urban sustainability.
Chiang said scouting is not only an extracurricular activity for teenagers but also a key platform for cultivating civic responsibility. He noted the program emphasizes “preparation, service, and honor,” values that align with the qualities required for effective urban governance.
Through the structured scout education system, Chiang said young people learn discipline, responsibility, and a willingness to contribute to the public good. The program also teaches teamwork and cultivates trustworthy citizens.
During the event, Chiang presented medals to recipients of the highest honor in the scout system, the National Flower Award (國花級). This recognizes long-term service, leadership ability, and strong character.
He commended troop leaders and parents for their dedication to supporting young people. He also announced the 11th quadrennial Taipei Scout Jamboree that will take place from July 2-8.
The city government will fully support the jamboree, Chiang said, welcoming scout partners from across Taiwan and overseas to gather in Taipei for the event.
Chiang added that scout programs are designed with age-appropriate tiers that create a comprehensive training system.
This year’s theme, “Scout Sustainability, Soaring into the Future,” highlights the organization’s service-oriented mission, focusing not only on volunteer hours but also on encouraging young people to address public needs through practical action.
For many years, Taipei scouts and their partners have participated in activities such as mountain and beach cleanups, ecological conservation, and community care. These efforts, Chiang said, have increasingly become part of daily life, helping integrate the concept of sustainability into communities across the city.
