Recalling the indifference and suspicion he faced in the early days, Tsai exclaims: "Just imagine, trying to put on an arts parade in a conservative place like Hsichih, and needing everyone to pitch in, no less.
「你想吧，在保守閉塞的汐止，要舉辦熱情的藝術遊行，還要大家自己動手作，唉！」蔡聰明回憶當初，居民大多是冷漠、懷疑以對。