A Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan took a revolting turn when an elderly temple chief vomited over the country's president in full view of disgusted onlookers. Shocking footage captures the moment Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te is caught in the unfortunate blast as Lin Pei-huo, head of the Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple, falls visibly unwell during the public appearance. Wearing a red hoodie, President Lai appears oblivious at first as the temple chairman blinks repeatedly, clenches his fists and slowly turns his head, clearly struggling. The elderly official then staggers away from the line-up and steadies himself against a nearby table as aides rush to help. He described the incident as unavoidable at the moment and expressed regret to those attending the ceremony.

Source: Daily Mail February 19, 2026 15:09 UTC