Greater Taichung Mayor Jason Hu (胡志強) announced yesterday that July 3 will be the city’s “Lady Gaga Day” to coincide with the American pop idol’s first visit to the special municipality.
“We have spent a great deal of time and energy inviting Lady Gaga to visit Taichung and we are very pleased to see the success of our efforts ... Therefore, we are determined to designate the day ‘Lady Gaga Day,’” Hu said.
The Greater Taichung Government will throw a party to welcome Lady Gaga, during which Hu will present her with the key to the city.
“During the event, Lady Gaga might meet the media and I will represent our city in bestowing upon her the key to the city,” Hu said.
Later in the day, the singer is expected to hold an album launch at the Taichung Arena, also known as the Taichung City Fulfillment Amphitheater.
As part of the city’s efforts to upgrade its international profile, Hu said, Taichung has welcomed several pop superstars from home and abroad to perform at its landmark amphitheater.
Sponsored by the Greater Taichung Government and Mercedes-Benz Taiwan, Lady Gaga is scheduled to stay in Taiwan from July 1 through July 5 to promote her latest album, Born This Way.
As Lady Gaga is known for her eccentric fashion sense, Hu said he would not be surprised by whatever outrageous outfit she might wear during her performance at the Taichung Arena.
Fans who have purchased the singer’s latest album are entitled to vie for one of 4,000 tickets to see their idol at the amphitheater, according to Universal Music Taiwan.
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