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The Kaohsiung City Logo(99.1.1~)
Since 1974, the original Kaohsiung City Seal has been a golden “Kao,” the first Chinese character of the city, engraved in a blue gearwheel on a white background. The gearwheel signifies Kaohsiung as a modern port city and industrial center, while the golden character represents the continuous development toward a splendid future.
The World Games, the largest international sports event held in Taiwan, was hosted by Kaohsiung City in 2009. The World Games has not only won positive review around the world, but also successfully proven the capability of the city to shoulder international events. During the World Games, the logo of “Kao” written with colourful ribbon has become the representation of Kaohsiung City. Its meaning—city of sunshine and dynamics—perfectly describes the characteristics of Kaohsiung.
The logo is the winning piece from over 1,691 designs, acclaimed by international and domestic design figures. It incorporates the festive feeling of dancing ribbons, expressing concord, friendship, dynamics, and progress. The first stroke symbolizes the glory of rising sun, while the finishing stroke flows in the shape of waves, illustrating Kaohsiung as the city of water, green, and happiness.
Since the World Games, the citizens have closely identified themselves with the “Kao” logo written in ribbon, as it is recognized throughout the world. To meet the expectation of the citizens, through legal process it is adopted as the new official City Seal of Kaohsiung and took effect on January 1st, 2010, in a hope to sustain the passion, enthusiasm, and spirit it signifies.
The change of city seal illustrates the transformation of Kaohsiung City from an industrial hub to an international metropolis of ecology, tourism, and technology. Representing Kaohsiung as the maritime capital and the city of sunshine and happiness, the new City Seal will accompany and witness Kaohsiung through every historical moment in the years to come.
The new City Seal is open for non-profit use; otherwise should be authorized by the Information Office of Kaohsiung City Government. For enquiries please contact j81070@kcg.gov.tw. |
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