To help party-goers weather the doldrums of the Chinese New Year, the Aquarian Arts Decoration Studio has organized a three-and-a-half-day rave in the idyllic meadows of a seaside aboriginal village north of Hualien (
According to organizers, aside from the music, a major draw will be the location. "We just want everyone to get out of the city and enjoy some natural beauty for a change," said DJ Point, a club DJ from Tainan who is assisting with the preparations.
The party site is the aboriginal village of Huting (
As for music, ambient, trance and house will be spun by a slew of DJs from various parts of Taiwan as well as two DJs from Japan (for a complete list of DJs, check the listings on page 8). More flavor will be kicked in by Raja Productions, the group that master-planned the drum 'n bass Fridays at Underworld (
Since Huting is a privately run aboriginal village, Point further noted that there should be no problems or interruptions as there is a good vibe between the locals and rave culture. Lastly, the party will go on rain or shine.
Performance Notes
What Aquarian Chinese Festival 2001: Tribal Warrior
When Next weekend. The party starts on Friday, Jan. 26 at 6pm, and ends sometime on Monday, Jan. 29.
Where Hualien County, Shoufeng Hsiang, Shueilian Tsuen, Niushan #39-5(花蓮縣壽豐鄉水璉村牛山39-5號) Busses will be available from the Hualien train station, and a map and directions have been posted on the Internet at http://aquarian2010.in2000.com
Admission NT$500 in advance (available at Tower Records and other outlets) or NT$800 at the "door".
More info check the web site or call DJ Point: 0929-284-256
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