Taipei Exhibition Highlights Water Park Explosion Survivors' Recovery Journey

An exhibition in Taipei highlights the recovery journey of the survivors of a tragic explosion at a party at a New Taipei water park in 2015.

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00:00Ten years ago, an explosion at a water park in Taiwan killed 15 people and injured almost 500

00:05others. That night remains etched in the memories of the survivors, and here an exhibition after

00:12burning silver boron hopes to highlight their road to recovery. The blast happened during a concert

00:18when flammable colored powder ignited, sending a fireball through the crowd. Most of the victims

00:25were young, many still in their teens. Investigators say heat or static electricity

00:31set us off. From photos shared by survivors, to special burn treatment clothing, to personal

00:37reflections, many written by students who survived terrible burns. It's all now on display.

00:55Many survivors attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition with mixed emotions of happiness,

01:02gratefulness, and hope.

01:03Many survivors attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition with mixed emotions of happiness,

01:07gratefulness, and hope.

01:08Gratefulness, and hope.

01:09I don't know, but it's been a long time for 10 years. But at the same time, I will be

01:14proud to be able to live in a good life. And of course, at the time, whether it's a

01:21disaster or to help us, we can let them know that their efforts are not bad at the time,

01:28because we are very proud to live in a good life.

01:30Organizers say they hope the exhibition helps the public better understand the challenges faced

01:35by people with severe burn injuries. They say society often respond with curiosity, fear,

01:41or even rejection.

01:42I remember when we were in hospital, some people would say, what is the disease? It will not

01:47be transmitted. But it is not transmitted, it is only a disease. But some people are

01:51in the face of the face. Some people are in trouble when they are in trouble. And to further

01:57help people understand the challenges burn survivors go through, visitors are welcome to try

02:02on pressure garments used to treat burns.

02:04The exhibition is only on for a few days, but its message is powerful, that people who

02:29have lived through disasters can survive, recover, and go on to lead full vibrant lives. Chris

02:35Ma and Tainichi in Taipei for Taiwan Plus.

02:37Tainichi in Taipei for Taiwan

02:39Tainichi in Taipei

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02:50Q&A

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02:52Chief

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