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115th National Day in New Taipei｜World Stage: Gathering in Taiwan

The 115th National Day Gala will take place on Friday, October 9, beginning at 6:00 PM at the New Taipei City Banqiao Stadium! With the theme "World Stage: Gathering in Taiwan," this year's event weaves together the rich cultural tapestry of Hoklo, Hakka, Indigenous, and New Resident communities. Featuring cross-genre collaborations between renowned Asian artists and New Taipei's premier local performing groups, the celebration showcases Taiwan's open, diverse, and vibrant cultural spirit.

Hosted by top-tier bilingual presenters Chen Ming-chu and Ethan Liu, the show will gather an extraordinary lineup of Golden Melody Award winners: Best Indigenous Singer Sangpuy, Best Taiwanese Female Singer Enno Cheng, and Best Hakka Singer Huang Tzu-hsuan. Music icon Chiang Shu-na will join forces with the Taiwan Top-rated Longtan Philharmonic Orchestra to revive timeless classics, while hip-hop artist HowZ will bring the trendsetting beats loved by the younger generation.

International stars will also join the celebration. Headlining the guest appearances is legendary Japanese diva Maki Ohguro (singer of the classic Slam Dunk ending theme), making her long-awaited Taiwan debut in her 34-year career. Joining her are Indonesian indie rock band Grrrl Gang and South Korean indie-folk singer Lang Lee, alongside a diverse array of Asian musical talents. Aside from music, the event highlights top local performing arts troupes, including T.S.D Cultural & Creative Group, Fist & Cake Production, the New Taipei City Youth Choir, the New Taipei City Symphony Orchestra, drag queen performers, and a high-energy routine by the Jaguar Cheerleading Squad featuring Amanda Liu.

115th National Day in New Taipei｜World Stage: Gathering in Taiwan

10/09

Banqiao First Stadium

02-2960-3456 #4593

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