OTHER PARTIES
MOONLIGHT
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, from 11pmto 7am
What’s the point of going to Kenting without taking advantage of its beautiful surroundings? You will not go wrong with this beach party organized by Kenting’s longest-running outdoor-rave-party outfit. Did we mention it was free? The party features Apple, Cougar, Vertigo,F*Daniel, Jimmy Chen, Victor Cheng and more.
WHERE: Xiaowan (小灣), the beach across from the Caesar Hotel (6 Kenting Rd, 墾丁路6號)
TICKETS: Free
STOP VICIOUS CIRCLE (SVC)
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, from 6pm to 3am
Now in its second year, this indoor event features two stages (hip-hop and trance/electronica) and four of DJmag’s latest “top 100” DJs (Simon Patterson, Richard Duran, Greg Downey and Marcel Woods). However, if these international superstars float your boat, check for final confirmation of the lineup before purchasing your ticket as last year Christopher Lawrence turned out to be a no-show. The highlight on the hip-hop front will be the West Coast gangsta rap crew Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
WHERE: Howard Hotel (福華飯店), 2 Kenting Rd (墾丁路2號)
TICKETS: NT$1,200 (per day)
SPRING COLOR (春艷)
WHEN: Tomorrow, from 3pm to 9pm
This yacht party features an array of events (various water activities, a barbecue, KTV and fishing) in the afternoon and a hip-hop bash (by MCs Bin, Gary and DJ Vinny from Club Deep Passion) after 6pm. Admission is a bit pricey but includes the whole shebang. Be sure to get to the port before 3pm to catch the boat.
WHERE: Houbihu Yacht Port (後壁湖遊艇港)
TICKETS: NT$3,800
KENTING SCREAM (墾丁別喊)
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, from 3pm
to 3am
Tonight’s do is a hip-hop party with music provided by Li Chiu-Che (李玖哲), Iron Monkey (鐵猴子), Machi (麻吉), DJ Chicano and MC George (張兆志). Tomorrow sees pop concerts before midnight featuring Alin, Tizzy Bac, Fan I-chen (范逸臣), Chen Sheng (陳昇) and a “night-market techno” party with Jerry (羅百吉) after midnight.
WHERE: Hengchun Airport (恆春機場)
TICKETS: NT$1,000 for today, NT$1,200 tomorrow, or NT$1,500 for both days
SAFARI
WHEN: Today through Monday, from 2pm to 6am
This open-deck party offers you an opportunity to spin in case you have an urge to be a DJ. Just bring your own music.
WHERE: Illusion Kenting (夢幻墾丁), 888 Kenting Rd (墾丁路888號)
TICKETS: Free
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