Lai Ching-te’s Impressive Eulogy for Pan Lin Meifeng

By Chen Denglong and Yan Yixuan

Pan Lin Meifeng, the mother of Pan Meng’an, secretary general of the Presidential Office, passed away late last month. Lai Ching-te, a national leader, delivered an eloquent eulogy in Taiwanese, which exceeded 300,000 views and 10,000 likes in less than 12 hours.

The farewell ceremony was held in Checheng City, Pingtung, where Lai Ching-te recited key texts in Taiwanese scriptural pronunciation without reading the manuscript. His speech was met with praise from netizens, who were impressed by his smooth and professional delivery.

Lai Ching-te’s Eulogy Sparks Heated Discussion

The release of Lai Ching-te’s eulogy video sparked a heated discussion online, with many netizens praising his ability to deliver a smooth and professional speech. Some even compared him to a “Lie King,” a term used to describe someone who is skilled in delivering eulogies.

Funeral practitioners also weighed in on the discussion, explaining that an essential skill for local officials in Tainan is the ability to deliver a smooth and strong eulogy. However, some netizens noted that Lai Ching-te’s delivery was “too fierce” and that even experienced funeral practitioners might struggle to match his level of professionalism.

Lai Ching-te’s Experience in Delivering Eulogies

Lai Ching-te has previously served as the nodator for the farewell ceremonies of several prominent figures, including former National Policy Adviser Huang Jianzhu and Green Committee member Cai Qichang’s grandmother Cai Liuhua. His experience in delivering eulogies has earned him a reputation as a skilled and professional nodator.

Party and government sources revealed that Lai Ching-te followed Tainan customs and occasionally chanted from legislators to mayors. However, his role as executive president and vice president has given him a unique opportunity to develop his skills in delivering eulogies.