On the evening of May 17th, His Holiness Karmapa was given a lively send off by the people of Taiwan with a farewell dinner party at the famous Grand Hotel of Taipei.
The following morning, His Holiness Karmapa made one final stop at the Karma Kagyu Buddhist Association, ROC, where he was received with the traditional pomp and circumstance of gyalings (Tibetan trumpets), mandala offerings and long life prayers.
Afterward, His Holiness Karmapa was interviewed by the press, accompanied by the recently bereaved actress and staunch devotee of His Holiness Karmapa Zhu Hui-Zhen. 

His Holiness Karmapa shared His overall impression of this year’s visit to Taiwan with the media gathered there before concluding the press conference.