The Tainan railway station has announced new rules relating to a donated
public piano that has become a popular attraction since the new station
opened in mid-October.

The station management initially cordoned off the piano, located in the new
station's B1 concourse. On Thursday, it posted a sign prohibiting visitors
from playing it without first submitting an application.

The move was seen as overly restrictive.

A day later, the station revised its decision, clarifying that the piano
could be used only for noncommercial activities. That includes a ban on
busking, fundraising, and self-promotion.

The station also asked performers not to use microphones, amplifiers or
speakers.

Station management said the restrictions were prompted by a pianist who had
used the piano to recruit prospective students ... The same person also used
an amplifier, competing with the station's public-address system.

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