Central News Agency (CNA) Taipei, July 3rd) The 2026 Presidential Education Award ceremony was held at the Presidential Office today. Chou Hsuan-wei, a high school recipient who is completely blind, requested to sing his original song "Little Grass" live for President Lai, expressing his perseverance in adversity through song. Tsai Yung-hsin, a student at National Taiwan Normal University who suffers from daily pain, shared her life journey of coexisting with illness and learning to embrace vulnerability, hoping society will recognize the strength of vulnerability and speak up for educators. The 2026 Presidential Education Award ceremony took place at the Presidential Office this afternoon, where President Lai personally presented the awards to 60 students nationwide who have overcome adversity and strived for academic excellence. The President stated that each award-winning student is extraordinary and has performed exceptionally. From their award-winning stories, it is evident that although they have encountered different challenges in their growth, they have all demonstrated immense courage and perseverance, overcoming various difficulties and writing remarkable life stories. High school recipient Chou Hsuan-wei became completely blind due to premature birth but has continued on his musical path with strong willpower. In his written acceptance speech, he expressed his hope to "use my own faint light to illuminate hearts and become a little sun in people's hearts," aspiring to become a versatile blind musician in the future. After receiving his award, Chou Hsuan-wei proactively asked President Lai for permission to perform a segment of his original song "Little Grass" on the spot. He stated that he is a "little sun of music" and although he cannot see this beautiful world, he hopes to warm more people through his music. He named the song "Little Grass" to describe himself as a blade of grass that, despite enduring wind and rain, does not retreat and stands tall. W