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Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang, along with officials and representatives, launched Sail Ocean Month at BiSha Fishing Port, with a special focus on mini remote-control sailboats. The event symbolically kicked off the Keelung Island Regatta, leading to the upcoming Bay Festival activities. The event also featured a marketplace, interactive sailboat knowledge activities, and storytelling sessions. Mayor Xie highlighted the diverse upcoming maritime events and invited the public to participate in the vibrant activities. Additionally, the 20th Ta-Ryu Cup International Regatta will include the Keelung Island Regatta with 30 heavyweight sailboats and 236 athletes from 9 different countries, providing onlookers with a picturesque view from the best viewing spots in the city. The city government also introduced a Sail Keelung photography competition to capture the essence of sailing and the ocean, with a chance to win cash prizes by submitting photos through the festival's official website.
Source: YAHOO