The Presidential Office is holding a concert at Pingtung County Stadium today to mark the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election and reflect on the nation’s democratic journey through music.
Through the concert, which runs from 7pm to 9pm, the public is invited to look back on Taiwan’s democratic development and convey to the world the nation’s unwavering determination and courage to move forward, despite past challenges, the office said in a statement yesterday
In 1996, the Taiwanese people, unbowed by threats and intimidation, peacefully elected their own president, completing its first direct presidential election, it said.
Photo: Hu Shun-hsiang, Taipei Times
To revisit this journey, the concert, cohosted with the General Association of Chinese Culture, features five main chapters: Island Echoes, Freedom Blooming, Leading with Confidence, Walking Hand in Hand and Guarding Taiwan, it said.
The event boasts a diverse lineup spanning different generations, languages and ethnic groups, featuring indigenous, Hakka and new immigrant cultures, as well as classic Hoklo-language songs, electronic, rap, rock and music from around the world, it said.
To allow more people to enjoy the event, the Pingtung County Government is setting up large screens on the lawn outside the stadium for a live broadcast, along with about 40 market stalls and street performances on nearby Renai Road, the office said.
The concert is to be broadcast live on the Presidential Office’s Web site and YouTube channel, the association’s YouTube channel, Chinese Television System, TaiwanPlus and Chunghwa Telecom’s media-on-demand platform, it said.
National Education Radio is also to broadcast a special program from 7pm to 9pm, it added.
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