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Taiwan Parents Hire Pole Dancers Outside Son’s School to Mark Graduation

Dispersed by police after school officials condemned the routine as inappropriate, the performance has triggered widespread online debate.

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A Taiwan couple arranged a pole dance show for their son’s graduation.
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Overview

  • Two female pole dancers performed outside Taichung Municipal Wanhe Junior High School in mid-June shortly after the graduation ceremony ended.
  • The boy’s mother choreographed and funded the show to create an “unforgettable” gift for her son.
  • The graduating student appeared embarrassed by the display but chose not to object out of respect for his parents’ intentions.
  • School officials condemned the routine as inappropriate for a junior high setting and have urged parents to choose more restrained celebrations.
  • Local police dispersed the growing crowd over safety concerns, and social media users have branded the act “ridiculous.”