Elephant playground slides fan nostalgia for Taiwanese

Affectionately known as "Grandpa Elephant", the slides are primarily made of terrazzo or concrete, and were once a regular schoolyard feature during the 60s and 70s. But their sightings have dwindled since the island tightened playground safety regulations, with some slides removed, while others are off-limits to children. "The elephant slide is like a friend who grew up with us," said Yu Chiu-ling, 58, who has been documenting the remaining structures since 2010. Yu, a writer, said the idea...