70-year-old hunts Pokemons with 24 phones on cycle
Taipei: A 70-year-old man here rides long distances daily with 24 smartphones on his bicycle to chase his passion: hunting Pokemons.
Among tens of thousands of Pokemon hunters in Taipei, Chen San-yuan stands out as the most popular as he has so far caught 45 million creatures since he began playing “Pokemon Go” in 2016, Efe news reported.
This game of augmented reality requires players to seek and capture characters — from the Pokemon saga, which are hidden at real places — and fight with them, which require wide movements and gathering of many players.
Chen is Taoist Master of divination and Feng Shui — an ancient system that establishes rules about architecture and the arrangement of objects to ensure good fortune.
The Taiwanese grandfather, fondly called “Uncle Pokemon”, was introduced to the game by his grandson. Soon he became so famous that it is hard for someone on the island not to recognise him. His entry into the Pokemon world was relatively late, at 66.
“It all began when my son gifted me a mobile on my birthday, and my grandson taught me how to play Pokemon Go. It was a discovery,” Chen told Efe news.
From one smartphone, Chen kept growing his “arsenal” and had 11 of them a year ago. He has now raised the challenge and is equipped with 24 smartphones. Twenty-two are fastened to the handlebar of his bicycle and two in his pockets.
Chen said he began using several mobiles because more devices mean more captures and needed them to go up on the levels of the game. During the day, Chen works as fortune teller and Feng Shui expert in Taiwan. In the evening, he rides on his bicycle and moves across the streets of Greater Taipei, especially towards the parks, in search of Pokemon characters. (IANS)
Eiffel Tower celebrates its 130th anniversary
Paris: The Eiffel Tower celebrates its 130th anniversary during this weekend by organizing a series of events.
Among the events, a photo show was dedicated to women and men working for the Eiffel Tower. An adventure game which lasts one hour and a half, allowed visitors to discover the history of the tower by trying to find indication hidden in different corners.
In addition, the Eiffel Tower would offer visitors the souvenir tickets of the 130th anniversary since March 31. People can also taste special dessert for the anniversary during their visit.
The celebration will last throughout the year.
Built in Paris for then world’s fair, The Eiffel Tower has become the pride and symbol of France. (UNI)