The Presidential Office’s sleepover program has kicked off. From September to December, 15 groups of participants from 12 countries will stay overnight at the Presidential Office building. The first participant is Patrik Paulinyi, an award-winning Slovakian filmmaker and photographer. FTV reporter Stephany Yang met Paulinyi to find out he’s looking forward to exploring Taiwan.
Vice President Lai Ching-te and Secretary-General to the President Lin Chia-lung greet Patrik Paulinyi, an award-winning Slovakian filmmaker and photographer.
He samples Taiwanese delicacies including winter melon tea. Paulinyi will be spending three weeks in Taiwan and one night in the Presidential Office building.
Patrik Paulinyi
Filmmaker
It is very nice. It is very nice and beautiful. I like the architecture and also all the other buildings.
Paulinyi is acclaimed for his vivid photography and videography works. His Instagram boasts over 80,000 followers and over 43,000 on YouTube. He said Taiwan is mysterious and that is why he wanted to visit and share it with his followers. He wants to showcase the beauty of Taiwan and its architecture and to learn about its traditions.
Patrik Paulinyi
Filmmaker
I think this country is totally different than Europe or different countries in Asia. I love Asia. I traveled a lot in Asia last year. I travel to all countries of Southeast Asia and Japan as well. I have never been in Taiwan. Before this trip, I don’t know nothing about Taiwan. I know that the capital city is Taipei but nothing more. That is why I wanted to visit this country and know something more about it. After this, I am going to the mountains to Sun Moon Lake and the mountains around. Those are the places which I am looking forward to the most probably because I love the nature and the mountains. I am doing a lot of hiking. I can’t wait to be there and visit the places. Also, I want to see and visit some small villages because I love people living in small villages in different parts of the world.
After a hiatus of four years, the Presidential Office’s sleepover program is back in action. The guests hail from 12 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Canada, France, Canada, and South Korea. There are also participants from four new countries: Slovakia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Vietnam. From September to December, 15 groups of participants will arrive in Taiwan to sleep over at the Presidential Office building. During the trip, they will also travel around Taiwan and create content about their experience.
Patrik Paulinyi
Filmmaker
When I am doing videos for my followers, I am trying to shoot the beauties of the country and also something with people. With local people. Of course, local traditional foods, drinks, and show people in my country something what is not so common in our country and in our lives.
“Spend A Night at Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building” is in its second year. Through this unique program, organizers hope to introduce the beauty of Taiwan to the world.
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