With all the police raids on clubs and hysteria over supposed rampant ecstasy abuse, it might seem like a precarious time to host a big music event. But World party promoters are trying a new tack for their Summer Dream '02 party that goes all weekend starting next Friday at the West Ocean Education Sea World park in Miaoli.
"We went straight to the Miaoli Tourism Bureau and the Miaoli County Police and asked them to organize the event with us. They've been happy to work with us and we think it's a chance to dispel some of the myths about rave parties," said Lin Ke-yang (
The party, in fact, is more than just a rave. Over a dozen bands will be performing, including Sai Lu-lu (
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In some ways, the party may trigger some flashbacks to the Spring Scream weekend in Kenting with all its various elements in one location; sun, beach, live music and techno. The slightly out-of-the-way West Ocean Education Sea World, which is a closed-off pay beach and nature conservation area, has decent camping facilities that partygoers are urged to use.
Advance tickets, for sale at all Rose Records stores, cost NT$1,200 for a three-day pass which includes camping space. Admission at the door costs NT$800 per night. For information on transportation check http://www.summerdream.com.tw.
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