PDG Mi-Kien Yew 游彌堅 – DG 1966-1967

You Mi-Kien (游彌堅, 1897–1971), a prominent Taiwanese politician and Rotary leader, significantly contributed to Taiwan’s tourism industry and civic development. He served as Taipei’s mayor from 1946 to 1950 and was instrumental in founding the Rotary Club of Taipei West District in 1954, becoming its first president. Under his leadership, this club became the first worldwide Rotary club to use the Taiwanese language as its official language in 1955. From 1966 to 1967, he served as District Governor of Rotary International District 345, overseeing Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Known as the “father of Taiwan’s tourism industry,” Yew pioneered tourism promotion during his tenure as mayor and through the Taiwan Tourism Association, which he helped found and chaired for seven terms. His vision emphasized tourism’s potential to boost Taiwan’s economy and international image. Yew’s enduring legacy is commemorated by the “Mijian Hall” in the Taiwan Tourism Association, honoring his foundational role in the industry.

You Mi-Kien (游彌堅, 1897–1971), político taiwanês de destaque e líder do Rotary, contribuiu significativamente para a indústria do turismo e o desenvolvimento cívico de Taiwan. Foi prefeito de Taipei entre 1946 e 1950 e teve papel fundamental na fundação do Rotary Club do Distrito Oeste de Taipei em 1954, tornando-se seu primeiro presidente. Sob sua liderança, o clube tornou-se o primeiro no mundo a utilizar a língua taiwanesa como língua oficial em 1955. De 1966 a 1967, foi Governador Distrital do Rotary International Distrito 345, abrangendo Taiwan, Hong Kong e Macau. Conhecido como o “pai da indústria turística de Taiwan”, Yew promoveu o turismo durante sua gestão e através da Associação de Turismo de Taiwan, que ajudou a fundar e presidiu por sete mandatos. Sua visão destacou o potencial do turismo para impulsionar a economia e a imagem internacional de Taiwan. Seu legado é celebrado no “Salão Mijian” da Associação de Turismo de Taiwan, em homenagem a seu papel fundador.

游彌堅（1897–1971）是一位杰出的台湾政治家和扶轮社领袖，对台湾的旅游业和社会发展贡献卓著。他于1946年至1950年任台北市市长，1954年推动成立了台北西区扶轮社，并担任首任社长。1955年，该社成为全球首个以台语为正式语言的扶轮社。1966年至1967年，他担任扶轮国际345区总监，辖区包括台湾、香港和澳门。游彌堅被誉为“台湾旅游业之父”，在担任市长期间及通过台湾旅游协会大力推动旅游发展，曾连任七届协会主席。他主张通过发展旅游业促进台湾经济和提升国际形象。游彌堅的贡献被台湾旅游协会永久纪念，会议室命名为“彌堅堂”，以表彰其开创性贡献。