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Deaflympics Taipei 2009 expected to draw over 10,000 foreign visitors
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Deaflympics 2009, scheduled to be held in September in Taipei, is expected to attract over 10,000 foreign visitors, the city government said Wednesday.
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The visitors will include 3,600 athletes from 81 countries, as well as their coaches and families, said Taipei Deputy Mayor Wu Ching-chi.
He said Taipei is very honored to have the opportunity to host the games, which he said will "let Taiwan embrace the world and the world embrace Taiwan."
The event will also help Taipei become more disabled-friendly, he added.
The deputy mayor made the remarks in a news conference held to introduce the Deaflympics lantern zone at the upcoming annual Taipei Lantern Festival.
This year's festival -- celebrating the Year of the Ox -- is slated for February 6-15 at several venues, including the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei City Hall, and the section between Civic Plaza and the Renai Traffic Circle.
In addition to the Deaflympics, the festival will feature a variety of other themes, including tradition, happiness, prayer, love and global scenery.