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Deaflympics open in spectacular style

STARS COME OUTA-mei, Patina Lin and Jet Lee appeared in the opening ceremony of the 21st Games, and even the first lady put in an appearance

By Jenny W. Hsu  /  STAFF REPORTER

The show was attended by many pan-blue politicians, the only opposition present being a small number of independence activists who were handing out literature at the entrances to the stadium.

Meanwhile, Taipei City’s Department of Information and Tourism said yesterday that a total of 14 municipal attractions would offer free admission or discounts to Deaflympics athletes.

Seven of the 14 cultural and recreational attractions in Taipei, including the National History Museum, National Taiwan Science Education Center and Taipei Museum of Contemporary Arts would offer free admission to Deaflympics athletes, guests from the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and Games volunteers, the department said.

Other locations, including the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 228 Memorial Hall and Taipei Fine Arts Museum would offer discounts, it said.

Athletes or guests will just need to show their Deaflympics pass.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY MO YAN-CHIH

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