Songshan District

These are your top stories for October 1st, 2026.

Taipei's school lunch program is under fresh scrutiny after nine second-grade students at Minzu Elementary School in Songshan District reported vomiting and stomach discomfort after eating squid served on September 24th.

Six students were taken to hospital and diagnosed with gastroenteritis, though officials said influenza or norovirus could not be ruled out.

Three other schools served by the same central kitchen reported no problems.

A train passenger was so upset about missing his stop that he inadvertently became the protagonist of a tense on-board standoff on Friday morning.

The traveler had boarded a train at Taipei's Songshan District and brought the train to a grinding halt a few minutes later at around 9 after passing by Sankun Station in Jilong.

He smashed a glass on the emergency brake and activated it to the disbelief of fellow passengers.

what's worse is that when the conductor went to see what happened he started shouting and waving a stick around in a strengthening manner let's hear more

Many fishers wait until after the holiday to switch back to crab.

Those longing for fresh, meaty crab or frozen catches might have to wait a little longer.

People pray to the sea goddess Mazu at Siyou Temple in Taipei's Songshan District.

Hidden behind the famous deities depicted at this temple is an internationally loved cartoon character.