Fri, Apr 07, 2006 - Page 14 News List

Kenting is ready to rumble

Despite a national holiday on Wednesday, the crowd numbers at this year's Spring Scream have not set records, yet

By David Momphard  /  CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

If you're interested in something a bit out of the ordinary, join in on the BYO Jam Hour at the Bone stage at 10pm tonight or check out the fashion show scheduled for 11pm at the Bamboo stage. Tomorrow night will close out at the 2-Go stage with a salsa dance party.

Events will wind down Sunday even as a dozen more bands tune up: AM, Monster Factory, Emergency, Johnny Appleseed, Fluent, the Regenerators and others.

As with Liufu Ranch, many of the bars and restaurants back in Kenting were at half capacity half-way through the week. But few proprietors were protesting. Most, in fact, shouting for joy, if not outright screaming.

"There haven't been big crowds during the weekdays or even during the weekday nights," said Al Chuang (莊鎮遠), owner of Ocean Blue pub and restaurant. "But all the parties that take place at this time every year -- Spring Scream especially -- have put Kenting on the map. Now the crowds come year-round."

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