Zhuwei Community Development Association at Dayuan District is dedicated to learning and promoting traditional Minnan folklores, including Zhuwei’s wedding parade, traditional folk arts, such as land boat, man carrying wife, Hakka cloth horse formation, performances with diverse elements of parade float, and other folk arts. All the props are made by the senior citizens in the community. The roles in the shows are performed by the younger, middle-aged, and elderly volunteers, who portray the roles thoroughly. 

Taoyuan City Daxi Elementary School Folk Art Troupe is formed by the “Cute Fairy Dolls,” “Folk Lion Dance Team,” and other societies. They are coached by director Zhu Cui-Xing of Art Dance Lab and the coaches of “Daxi Jinhong Cihuitang Lion Dance Troupe” respectively. Over the past years, with the endeavor of the teachers and students of the school, they work ceaselessly to incorporate the school and community with the common goal of promoting traditional culture. As a role model, they earn high acclaim in the country.

Most of the members of the Yangmei Sports and Dance Association are dance teachers and senior dancers. Incorporating dance art and traditional culture, they present diverse styles of dance on stage. In 2024, they won the champion in the Longtan Antique Parade Contest

In the 2024 Taoyuan Minnan Culture Festival, they used float as the theme of  the parade, which won the championship.

Founded in 2012, City College of Angeles Dance Troupe, Philippines is affiliated to Cultural and Arts Center, City of Angeles. It always participates in cultural activities outside the college on behalf of it, specializing in Filipino folk dance.  

Directed by Jonie Boy C. Pangilinan, the art director and choreographer of the troupe, its intensive training sessions and workshops are operated to train students with talents in art. 

Performing in activities inside and outside of the college, with superb artistry, the troupe plays the role of the guardian of its cultural identity. 

On behalf of the City of Angeles, the troupe performed on many local and international occasions. 

Through their performances, they earn honors for their college and city, becoming an outstanding cultural ambassador. 

Nanbu-shiki from Miyazaki, Kyushu uses their local (Miyazaki, Miyakonojō, and Kagoshima) and traditional instrument – gottan in its performance. 

Gottan was originally made by a carpenter with the leftover building materials he used to build a house. In the “beam-raising ceremony,” he presented it to the owner as a gift, signifying the “tone color of this house.” 

The duo is formed by Terahara Jinta, a gottan artist, and Yamanouchi Takahiro, a taiko performer, who created new southern style ballads by the fusion of classic folk songs and modern tunes. 

Worthy of mentioning, Nanbu-shiki (southern style) “New Folk Ballad” is performed with Giant Stomps made by recycled materials, such as plastic bottles, Styrofoam, etc., which they bring them new life. Their performance is exciting and eye-catching.  

Nanbu-shiki (southern style) is based at Miyazaki and Kagoshima, performing in various occasions and different places in Japan. In addition, the duo has performed in Taiwan a few times. 

They also hope to bring people good mood and dedicate themselves to world peace through artistic activities. 

Established in Isumi City, Chiba, Japan in 2001, Nagi Wadaiko mainly perform in rituals and local activities. With the unique rhythm and beats of taiko, its performance impresses ample audiences with its energy and sensation.

This troupe targets on the healthy growth of the school children’s minds and bodies, with the belief that learning taiko can help tune up the bodies and enhance their minds.

In a taiko performance, it requires performers to focus on coordination, empathy, and team spirit of the members, allowing each of the school children to acquire self-confidence and orient with leadership. 

The youth team of this troupe is formed by junior high school and elementary school students. It has won 14 champions consecutively in the Youth Taiko Trophy, Chiba. 

Since 2008, it has been shortlisted in the national contests 9 times, in 4 of which it won the Special Award. 

Nagi Wadaiko is going to present visitors with a lively and exciting performance fusing their unique skills and personal styles. 

Established at the end of 2021, it is a 5-person band coming from Taipei.

Its members include Lian Ya-zhe (lead vocalist and keyboard player), Zhang Yun-xuan (guitarist), Tan Tian (bassist), Cai Cheng-han (guitarist), and Li Bo-xun (drummer).

Being sentimental, they allow their consciousness to flow freely when creating new songs. They try to capture the ever-changing feelings and scenes in their minds with music.

Their transcriptions are irritable, desolate, tender, complicated, and unpredictable, fusing the elements of alternative rock, R&B, psychedelic, jazz, etc. In short, the sound of Mindbodysoul’s music is adventurous.

The name of the band Shinshin is inspired by the words shinshin in the Japanese idiom “Kyōmishinshin" (intense interest), symbolizing abundance and profusion.

Shinshin is led by Hsupushen (aka Chen Nai-xiong), the author of the historic novel Peony. The members of the band include Tsng-kha-lâng, the bassist of the band, Dodo, the bassist of YoYo of a Taiwanese psychedelic rock band, and Zhang Shao-wei, who was shortlisted in the category of the Best New Artist in the 33 Golden Melody Award. Soon after its establishment, it won the Taoyuan Music Award in Taoyuan Iron Rose Popular Music Award. In 2024, the band received the funding of the 202 popular music production funding of the Ministry of Culture, and released it first EP Liufang in the same year.

In Xinwu, there are 13 elementary and high schools. Without many musical activities, it seems like a music desert there.

Likewise, Touzhou Elementary School decided to change this condition. Overcoming difficulties, it employed a professional music teacher, Ms. Qiu Fang-wei to help. In January 2019, she organized a children’s music ensemble, with Ms. Zhang Min-jia as the director.

In the early stage, there was not a single member. To solve the problem, they tried to enlist 22 members out of 45 students from two 5th grade classes to form this ensemble. With no musical instruments, they had to borrow them from another school. In six months, they taught these children, who had not received any training in music, to participate in the first music contest in Taoyuan City for the first time.

In its 6th anniversary, there are 55 official members, recruited from 2nd grade to 6th grade 6, in Touzhou Children’s ensemble. To upgrade the ensemble’s technique and musicality, in 2021, senior members were grouped into a percussion band. With dual identity as the members of the children’s ensemble and percussion band, they participated in the Taoyuan City Music Contest in the same year.

Thanks to the teachers and school children, in 2024, Touzhou Elementary School Music Ensemble has set a new milestone in having both the Children’s Ensemble and Percussion Band win the High Distinction Awards in Taoyuan Music Contest and High Distinction Award in the National Children Ensemble Contest.

Hsin Shih Elementary Special Music Program Percussion Band is an ensemble formed by a group of energetic students. Let by the principal Zhang Da-chang, and the director Zhang Fang-hong, their outstanding performance in percussion has won high acclaim locally and nationally.

Director Zhang Fang-hong is a talented musician, specializing in percussion teaching and directing. Led by him, the technique and musicality of Hsin Shin Elementary School has made significant progress. In the past three years, it has won the High Distinction Award in the National Student Competition of Music. This year, it is going to participate in the 2024 National Student Competition of Music on behalf of Taoyuan City.

Established for ten years, “Coming True Fire Group” has contributed significantly to Taoyuan City. Endeavoring to promote safe fire dance skills, it presents supreme performing arts.

In this year’s TAIWAN LANTERN FESTIVAL IN TAOYUAN, it is going to present visitors new and exciting performance.

Integrating fire, music, and dance perfectly, the team uses innovative artistic forms to interpret the passion and power of Taiwan culture. 

Their performance will be the absolute highlight of the Lantern Festival, displaying the cultural charm of Taoyuan, which is the place of the troupe’s formation.

At the same time, this art group is going to bring further glory to Taoyuan with artistry and creativity, being one of the most expected performance groups in Taiwan.

Mixed-disabled Art Group is the first disabled performance group in the country. Having performed in the National Concert Hall many times, the members have different skills of their own and have won many awards, including Ten Outstanding Young Persons, Golden Bell Awards, Golden Melody Awards, and International Wheels Competition.

For many years, the group has performed in prisons, schools, hospitals, and charity meetings at home and abroad, achieving an unprecedented engineering in charity. In recent years, it toured around the island, sending their love to different corners in Taiwan. Every year, it has more than a hundred performances in both big cities and small villages. The members hope to inspire people to get over their own psychological barriers to pursue excellence with their own experience. In their performance, they present life education with their own struggle against their destiny despite their own barriers. They hope to influence people with their positive lifestyle and their courage to overcome disability.

Taoyuan New Immigrant Women Care Association is a social organization formed by the new women immigrants who dared to pursue love and dreams by coming to Taiwan and female volunteer workers. They love this piece of land and are nostalgic about their home countries. Likewise, they are enthusiastic to use the cooking, music, and dance of their countries to tell their stories. Most of these new immigrants come from remote places. They hope to share their cultures with their choreography, such as Buddhist dance of Thailand, peacock dance of Myanmar, non la dance of Vietnam, etc. Performing excitingly for their new country, they won high acclaim.

In addition to loving their home countries, they are also attracted to the culture of their new home. Feeling the life force of Taiwan when participating in different festivals, they formed a Minnan culture team with the hope of blending in the local realm and expressing their passion of Taiwan, on the identity of new immigrants, through their performances in different events.

Established in 2014, Taoyuan City Yunnan Dage Promotion Association aims to inherit and promote the unique dage art and datiao folk dance culture of Yunnan

The Association can be dated back to 1953 when the last national army retreated to Taiwan from Burma to Longgang, Taoyuan and completed household registration in Zhongzheng New Village.

To soothe their homesickness, in the 1970s, the residents of the village gathered to practice dage. As a result, they formed the Taoyuan City Yunnan Dage Promotion Association officially to continue their tradition until now.

Undergoing changes, the association is still active in participating in different charity events and local activities. Enthusiastic in promoting dage culture, they won the Chinese Culture & Arts Award sponsored by the Ministry of Transportation and Communication in 1990.

As the group develops, the form dage has integrated diverse ethnic features, creating a unique local performance style.

Established in July 2011, “Infinite Creativity Performance Group was founded and led by Ms. Chen Qiu-xia. Being a performance group that supports locally created plays, it insists on the spirit of promoting the art with the ideal of “taking from the society and contributing it to the society.” It has cultivated many art workers and opened the theater to people for free. Cultivating art and literary connoisseurs, it attempts to reflect the perspectives of real life with the theater. It inspires audiences to re-discover the pureness and goodness of life through their tears shed and laughter expressed from appreciating their plays.

Infinite Creativity Performance Group employs the American idea of Theatre in Education, which aims to educate people through the format of parent-child musical by integrating the three elements of performing arts drama, music, and dance. Different from most children’s theater, which overexaggerates the cliché of artistic presentation, Infinite Creativity Performance Group regards plots and stage craft as its major appeals, matching with vivid stage technique (such as multimedia animation, lighting, scenery, and music). Narrating the educational implications of the stories, it presents audiences in the theater a diverse feast of literature and art.

Remue Menage, a French circus, has endeavored to present audiences a dream world with lights. It intends to show people with the spiritual food with the fusion of all the arts: circus, dance, music, pantomime, and puppet show, and elements from the nature.

Focus on strong visual impact: It regards the creation of mechanical structure as its basic structure through the imagination of extraordinary roles.

Therefore, each of the murals of life come into the urban areas because of their original choreography, and especially the unique lighting technology, costumes, and diversity of the quality and quantity of the performers.

Using the experiences of street performance accumulated during the past years, it keeps renewing its creation to maintain the creativity of the team to inspire audiences’ curiosity and amazement.

Coming from Japan, the name of the band MAX'N is adapted from the English word “maximum.” It expects audiences to be the best of themselves. Through their music, they hope every person can live the “MAX'N” of themselves.

In 2022, it scored the record of topping the list with their single for 12 weeks on eggs, a music platform. Among their works, the song “Chocolate・Rock “ has become the ED (endling song) of a TV program of Asahi National Broadcasting Co., Ltd. It also participated in and won the “Rose Critics’ Award” in 2024 Taoyuan Iron Rose Music Festival.”

Established in 2013, Shuang Long Elementary School Strings Ensemble is an energetic and talented group.

Led by distinguished teachers from the LongTan Philharmonic Orchestra, it wins high acclaim inside and outside the school.

Winning the first prize and the excellent award in the Taoyuan City Music Contest many times, it has also participated in national competitions on behalf of Taoyuan.

In 2024, it won the Excellent Award in the Taoyuan City Student Music Contest.

The members of the orchestra are cultivated in a diverse musical environment and trained to acquire superb techniques in strings ensemble rehearsal. Participating in various arts and literary events, it communicates aesthetics and arts of life through fine music.

Leader – Juan

Music brought Juan to Taiwan, but he never forgot to promote the music and culture of South America; therefore, he established the J. Andes Show.

Most of the members are the brothers of the leader , who come from Bolivia in South America. Located in the Andes Mountains, a passionate and mysterious location, it is the place that cultivated the ancient culture of the four major civilizations. Its music also fuses the passion of different ethnic groups there.

The music performed by the band is mostly adapted from the ancient culture and legends of the Andes Mountains and the myth told by elders. Integrating the characteristics of different ethnic groups there, its music communicates the desolation and magnificence special to South American music. Its music also contains the elegant and mysterious features of North America too.

The members are going to bring audiences to travel in space and time to enjoy the sublime, hazy, and yet unique and passionate American music.

This band expects to communicate the ideal of a global village, in which all races unite, and people become members in the same family, with music.

Established in 2004, Ji-Yin Symphonic Band is an ensemble that is formed to promote wind concerts and events, with Lin Chun-chi, the holder of master’s degrees in both arts and music as the art director.

With his specialty in “visual arts,” Lin Chun-chi presents that integrate wind music composition, production, multimedia presentation, and cross-over wind performances. Fusing complex culture and art from the east, this western style orchestra creates a new and unique genre of performances in the showcase of the series “When Winds Meet Calligraphy.”

Through diverse forms of performance, it brings audiences broader perspectives and feelings of art. 

Initiating “new horizon in art” and develop “new musical styles,” it released the albums “Reminiscence of Red Cliffs” (2010) and “Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion” (2011). In addition, it presented the      concert titles “The Tale of the White Snake” (2012), “A Thousand Years of Yimin” (2013), “A Legend of Liyuan” (2014), “A Thousand Years of Loyalty” (2015), “Nvwa Mends the Heavens” (2016), and “Dreams of Lanting” (2017). These shows are “cross-over presentations that fuse audio and visual arts.” In these concerts, huge animations are used to delineate the stage effects. Mixed media of calligraphy, water-ink painting, lighting, animation, costumes stage design, etc. are used to constitute unique cross-over arts in the world premiere presentations of “theatricalization” of the orchestra.

In recent years, the band endeavors to tour around and perform in rural areas and communities. Since 2018, it has planned a series of projects, including “arts in rural areas – chic but reasonable,” “autumn song,” “stylish winds music come to town,” “Pingzhen-Vienna,” and “symphony escapes from concert hall,” etc.

The band is formed by musicians graduated from local and international music departments and graduate schools. With unique artistic styles, it has established its specifications in the business and dedicated itself in “symphony escape from concert halls,” a brand name it endeavors to establish.

Taoyuan Long Xing Elementary School Winds Band invited Mr. Zhang Hong-yu, a member of LongTan Philharmonic Orchestra to become the ensemble’s conductor. Now, there are seven parts in the band, and different teachers are employed to teach the students to play and practice the technique of their instruments. When playing music, students are cultivated by the beautiful melody.

In addition to its performance at school, Long Xing Winds Band is also invited to perform at festivals in different places, local and abroad. Moreover, it performed brilliantly in Taoyuan and national music contests. In this year, Long Xing Elementary School Winds Band participated in the 2024 National Music Contest.

It is the aim of “Bi Xia Hakka Folk Ballad Troupe” to preserve, reactivate, and promote traditional Hakka ballads and opera. The director, Zhao Cai-yun, is dedicated to inheriting the spirit of Ms. Lai Bi-xia, a national treasure and the queen of mountain songs, collection, preservation, development, and promotion of Hakka folk ballad. With a traditional and innovative means, she hopes to allow more people to understand Hakka culture better, allowing Hakka mountain songs and the beauty of Hakka culture to be heard and exposed to more people. Ms. Zhao contributes to inheriting Hakka spirit and Hakka culture, and the promotion and education of Hakka ballads.

In 2023, LongTan Philharmonic Orchestra won the Taiwan Top performance group awarded by National Culture and Arts Foundation. Since 2014, it has been funded by the Ministry of Culture and the Community Development and Rural Culture Development Project of the National Hsinchu Living Arts Center for 10 years. It displays the orchestra’s dedication to the arts and literary presentations in rural areas, with significant results in promoting the culture of the people.

LongTan Philharmonic Orchestra is approaching its 16th anniversary this year. It mainly performs orchestral and chamber music, presenting prolific cross-over performances. With music, it contributes to melting the distance among people by infusing the touch of music in people’s hearts. 

In 1991, Hsieh participated in the 5th Youth Star as a member of the Chinese Cultural University team. With the song, written and versified by him, “We made in Taiwan; We‘re made in Taiwan” he won the first place. In 1992, he won the first place in the 9th “College Town,” a national music composition contest with the “Song of Fortune Telling” in Taiwan-Hakka dialect. This song also won the prizes of the “Best Composition” and the “Best Singer.” 

In 2004, he won the Best Hakka Singer Award in the 15th Golden Melody Award.

In his career, he has released 10 albums of his creation including “I am Hsieh Yu-wei- Do You Remember,” “Alone, Under the Flower and Tree,” “Mountains and Fields, Dance of Youth, Cute Baby,” etc.

In 2013, he participated in the Map Concert sponsored by Taipei City Government in 2013 at the National Concert Hall together with many renowned musicians, such as Bing Wang, Christina Liang, etc. He prefers to compose music with local charm and features,

Being an early-mature person, when he was a 4th grade student, he saw a singer Wu Sheng-chih singing modern and original Hakka songs on TV. He was deeply touched and felt the loneliness of being a singer, as communicated by Wu. This memory inspired him to begin his career in songwriting. He also writes songs and thinks in Hakka.

His music is lyrical with a touch of modern rock. Overall, his music is a dedication to beauty – the beauty of melody, situation, and realm. Interpreted with his “warm, generous, and delicate music like mountains,” he always touches people’s hearts with warmth and romance.

The Beimen Elementary School Diablo Team of Beimen Elementary School has been engaged in the promotion and teaching of the craft for more than a decade. With Ms. Lin Ming-chuan’s dedication, many teachers are willing to support her in forming this positive team.

The brilliant performance of the little team members demonstrates their hard work in training. With the endeavor of the teachers and students, they have scored good results in national contest, verifying the truth of “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”

Located in LongTan District, Wuhan Elementary School is an important aerobics training center in Taiwan. In 2022, the team participated in the Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships held in Portugal and won the championship in the men’s category. It was also the first gold medal won by Taiwan after 20 years of development of aerobics. In recent years, Wuhan Gymnastic Team also scored good results in various competitions at home and abroad. 

Established in 2019, Chenxi Martial Arts Troupe regards young people as its primary source of members, many of whom are the representatives of Taoyuan City in martial art contests. The troupe regards the inheritance and promotion of the traditional culture as its ideal. With martial arts as the foundation, its performance integrates the contents of drama and other performing arts.

In 2020, it performed the “Heroes’ Battle Array” in Taoyuan Arts Center. In 2023, it presented the “The Martial Artist in Search of the Dragon.” Transforming the cultural spirit into the energy of creation, it aims to promote the traditional Taiwanese martial arts, Songjiang battle array, lion dance, and other folk martial arts. In 2023, the troupe also participated in the Creative Song Jiang Battle Array Contest in World Hakka Expo, Taoyuan Minnan Cultural Festival, and performances sponsored by different organizations. Moreover, upon invitation, it has conducted cultural exchanges with many countries, including Japan, India, Singapore, Indonesia, and more. It also sponsored many cultural workshops, lectures, and camps to promote and inherit the spirit of Taiwan’s traditional martial arts culture. 

At the same time, with a high spirit in serving the society, its coaches and members have been invited to teach and coach at schools, communities, and societies. Moreover, it also sponsors charity activities with the spirit of martial arts to promote the understanding of the humanistic spirit of martial arts.

Mr. Li Tang-hua, the godfather of Taiwan’s acrobatics and a national acrobatic master, is the teacher of Taiwan Li Tang-hua Acrobatic Troupe. Mr. Li was once the common memory of many people. He not only performed in important national celebrations but also in different countries around the world from the 1960s to 1990s, writing an important chapter for the history of national diplomacy.

Taiwan Li Tang-hua Acrobatic Troupe was re-established in 2023, inheriting the classics of the national treasure and acrobatics master. It means significantly in the heritage of the time.

Xuan Yu Ensemble was officially established in 2022. Led by the leader, Duan Yu-qian, and the art director, Duan Fu-xuan, it is dedicated to promoting music education and performing musical pieces incessantly. In addition to holding concerts regularly, it sponsors tour lectures and workshops to provide people who intend to study music with help and consultation. As the economic environment soared and society developed significantly, brass instruments were no longer peculiar to the Taiwanese.

Established for many years, Taoyuan Bade Junior High School Dance Troupe mainly teaches the language of Amis tribe along the coast. In recent years, it has performed brilliantly in competitions of dance, choir, and drama. It not only allows urban indigenous peoples to learn more about their cultures but also helps them to win various kinds of awards. It has participated in national contests on behalf of Taoyuan, scoring satisfactory results. These are the fruits of their hard work and diligent rehearsals after school. 

In 2021, Pacak won the first prize in songwriting at PASIWALI Music Festival, and awards in Taiwan Composition and Song Writing Contest and Taoyuan Iron Rose Music Contest with the unique features and creativity of Paiwan tribe at Kulaljuc, Ulaljuc, Pingtung. It was presented at the birth of bands in Street Voice and invited to be the guest singers in the Pulima Art Festival. Moreover, it was also invited to perform in the President’s Office.

In 2023, it released the first album “Tiaken,” sung in its tribal language, with gender issues and cultural consciousness as the concepts. It won the Spirit Award in the 2nd Q-Power.

It is a new Taiwanese  songwriting and performance group formed by Yan Zi ( a talented producer), Vela Blue (a female Taiwanese street drummer), and Andrew (a naughty boy in music married to a Taiwanese wife). Mainly singing Taiwanese songs, its music is unique. Fusing traditional Taiwanese culture and western music, it creates diverse Taiwanese charm. Its music allows people to feel the passion and power of the land of Taiwan. With ample experience in performance, it can motivate the cells of the audience to get high with Bros and Blue’s music. With ultra charm in its performance and local musical themes, its music can alert people’s empathy of Taiwanese music in their hearts.

In the Atayal Elementary School, there is a person with the voice of an angel. In 2020, Ciwas Losin released her first album “Good Morning mziboq su,” in which she presents her greeting to the world.

In the past five years, she has engaged in songwriting. Ciwas Losin chooses to write in her mother tongue, Atayal, as a foundation, selecting a self-willed path that is difficult to understand.

In the album “Good Morning mziboq su,” Ciwas Losin tells simple and pure small stories about the tribe and tribal life with comprehensive lyrics, without getting involved with the matters of love.

It is a dance company established with the support of the Department of Indigenous Affairs, Taoyuan City Government. Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Park is now the base of its performance and creation. Likewise, most of its dances are performed and choreography are created in the park. In addition to the inheritance of traditional indigenous music and dance, it also endeavors to create new performance means, trying to make breakthrough and pursue for new form of performing arts. Riding on sightseeing buses, it collaborates with local cultural galleries to promote cross-ethnic performing arts at the story galleries in Taoyuan City. Walking among peoples, it hopes to be included in local living circles to allow more people to understand and appreciate the beauty of indigenous culture. During the weekends, they also sponsor holiday fairs at the Indigenous Park to gather people, giving them the opportunity to learn more about indigenous food and drink, craft, costume, and other related businesses.

Through exciting performance and interaction of songs and dance, it hopes visitors to feel the hospitality and optimistic lifestyle in indigenous people.

Established in 1995, Taoyuan Nankan Elementary School Chinese Orchestra was able to purchase music instrument with the economic support of Luzhu district Office, Luzhu Township Cultural and Social Education Foundation, and CPC Corp. Likewise, the orchestra began to take shape.

With the support of the past principals, both the parents and students regard joining the orchestra as an honor. Gradually, it grows into a large-scale orchestra and participates in performances and contests. In recent years, it also scored brilliantly in the National Student Competition of Music.

The aim of the Chinese Orchestra is to inherit the Chinese culture, cultivate the students’ humanistic quality, and provide students with diverse opportunities to develop their aptitudes. Through the performances, it cultivates the students’ self-confidence and boosts their learning efficacy. Likewise, the students learn to enjoy themselves through performance. Gradually, it becomes the heritage and feature of the school.

In the future, it will participate in Chinese music competitions and various activities actively to allow more people to understand more about Chinese music. It aspires to lay the seeds of Chinese music and continue to inherit the tradition and folk music.

THE CHOSENs is a female electronic Chinese music group, the members of which are women who graduated from Chinese music departments. They have arranged and performed popular music familiar to people in Taiwan, China, Europe, America, Japan, and Korea. Even though they are popular among people, they still try to make further breakthroughs in the performance of Chinese music by creating new performance means by “integrating Chinese and electronic music. They are enthusiastic to start up fads of electronic Chinese music.” 

After exchanging and interchanging with new elements in the world of electronic music, they have departed from covering existing repertories to composing new electronic Chinese music.

The group believes there is no divide between the east and the west, northern or southern hemisphere, white or yellow, young or old. All people can sing and dance along with their electronic Chinese music. Likewise, it is getting close to the goals of “allowing more people to listen to Chinese music together” and “bringing more exchange and empathy, peace and love with its music.”

Established in 2016, Taoyuan Chinese Orchestra was transformed in 2018 and became an affiliation to “Taoyuan City Culture Foundation.” Being a professional orchestra, it regards “music city” as the feature and brand of Taoyuan City’s culture. With flexible and practical means, it dedicates to bring music to every corner of Taoyuan, composing glamour prelude to the city. Playing the role of an ambassador, it contributes to the promotion of city diplomacy. Communicating the demeanor, charm, image, and self-confidence of the city, it strides to the international arena daringly.

It has been the 9th anniversary of Taoyuan City Chinese Orchestra. It has been performed in Taoyuan, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Japan and Singapore. In addition to performing in classical and cross-over concerts, it also released a few albums. In 2018, it released the first album “Flowering.” It then released an album each year including, “Confluence,” “A Flutist,” “The Four Seasons of Taoyuan,” “Jiangnan Sizhu—Classical Chinese Chamber Music,” “Taoyuan Wonderland,” “The Four Seasons of Teng Yu-hsien,” “The Romantic Tsai – Waiting for the Spring Wind,” “The Works of Su Wen-qing – Flowing Cloud and Waving Water,” totaled 9 albums, which are either compositions of renowned Chinese music composers or series of commissioned creation.

Since the establishment of Taoyuan City Chinese Orchestra, the albums it released have received high acclaim. They were shortlisted in the Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music every year. In 2021, the album “Jiangnan Sizhu—Classical Chinese Chamber Music” won the “Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music.”

Led by Xu Hui-qi, Feng Ya Song Gu-Zheng Quartet is the first zheng quartet in Taiwan.

Regarding its performance, it mainly presents zheng music with the accompaniment of zhongruan, Hulusi, vocals, etc. In the history of the development of zheng in Taiwan, it endeavors to inherit and promote this brilliant folk culture.

The quartet has been elected as an outstanding arts performance group in Taoyuan. With ample and mature stage experience, it displays the unique eastern charm of zheng.

Led by Mr. Ye Chun-tai and directed by Mr. Zhang Ying-zhong, the principal of Taoyuan City Wen Hua Elementary School Winds Band has won the high distinguished and first prize consecutively in Taoyuan City. In addition, it has also won the highly distinguished award in the national competition. It also performs frequently in local communities.

The principal and director expect the school children to make further progress in the technique in the winds instrument and cultivate their passion and insistence on music. In their future of academic pursuit, they can have better lives with truth, kindness, and beauty as students.

T.S.D. Cultural and Art Creative Team is a street dance art organization rich in the features of Taiwanese culture.

In 2019, they adopted the elements of traditional battle array “temple and jiajiang culture” in a micro movie with dance as the theme, getting a “million views” on the internet. It was also reposted by “13 net media.” Favored by viewers at home and abroad, they fuse the temple dance “jiajiang street dance” and “general street dance” into a new choreography by fusing the eastern and western culture. They hope to use the art culture of “union into one” and “seeing the sustaining good of Taiwan spirit” to fulfill their mission of cultural heritage, letting the “world to see the beauty of Taiwan.”

It is a performance of Jhen Yue Tang, a local temple rock band featuring the local Taoyuan battle array group Shen Yi Lion-dance and Battle Drum Troupe.

With the folk belief and battle array culture of Taiwan as the foundation, they fuse the lion and dragon dance and battle drum with magnificent electronic rock music that surpasses the time of the dao and folk religion. They are enthusiastic to present the rock battle array of local temples to audiences.

Coming from France, this stilt acrobatics circus has been invited to perform in more than 25 countries around the world. It still presents new shows from time to time.

For 11 years, this circus has presented performances that integrate“acrobatics, circus, humor, dance, music, and drama.” In these creations, pneumatic stilts orchestrate into exciting performances.

The band integrates the elements of Hakka, beiguan, suona, ethnic music, and modern rock music with Taoism and Buddhism to create a unique “jitong rock.” No wonder its fans praise it as the “Davinci of rock band.”

It has created unique styles in Chinese popular music. In November 2006, it released the first album “Buddha’s Palm. In November 2012, it released the first EP “ZenKwun is Electric Shocked.” In June 2019, it released the latest album “The God-like Existence.”

It was shortlisted in the “Best Band” in the 31st Golden Melody Award

Shortlisted in the category of the “Best EP” in the 3rd Golden Indie Music Awards.

Shortlisted in the categories of the “Best New Artist” and the “Best Band” in the 1st Golden Indie Music Awards

Established in 2022 in Taipei, SONNIE is formed by Wen Shao (vocal), Xi Wu (guitar), Yuan Jie (bass), Wei Feng (drum), and Guan Ting (program). Its music is the fusion and extension of the styles of city pop, R&B,  funk, modern tone color, and melody.

SONNIE resembles to the pronunciation of “song” and “ni” in Taiwanese. As the word SONNIE      means big boy, symbolizing that people should retain their playful hearts in the adult world. The band led the audience to run forward to see the happiness and sadness of life from a humorous perspective.

The lion dance team of the National Taiwan Sports University is trained scientifically to train and monitor the members’ physical conditions. In addition to the training of excellent athletes in lion dance, it is established to research and develop teaching methods and materials and construct scientific training models in lion dance sport with the goal of cultivating knowledgeable teachers with high moral values in higher education.  

Since its establishment in 1991, Chai Found Music Workshop has endeavored to insist on the traditional culture. With the hope of promoting traditional music to people, it produces new projects every year, trying to attract people from every corner in society with diverse music styles. Likewise, people can have the opportunity to get close to music and appreciate its beauty passed down to us from our ancestors. It works ceaselessly to open a new chapter in traditional music with an image of solemnity.

Departing from the goal of promoting and developing traditional culture, Chai Found Music Workshop is going to present “Ambush from Ten Sides,” one of the series in the “Musical Instrument Theater of the East,” which is popular among and high acclaim from people.

Since its establishment in 2001, this team has produced more than 200 outstanding cheerleaders who have made considerable contributions at home and abroad. The group has played an important role in the development of domestic cheerleading. Monster has always maintained a leading position in the technical level of cheerleading. They have often achieved excellent results in international competitions, gaining a name internationally. The Monster team has specially choreographed a performance combining dance, drama, and competitive gymnastics for the 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival, providing for a dramatic performance.

The Da-Guan Dance Theatre professional dance troupe is based in the National Taiwan University of Arts’ (NTUA) Dance Department. The predecessor of NTUA was the National Arts College founded in 1955. Thus, NTUA is the earliest cradle for cultivating artistic talent in Taiwan. Countless alumni from this school have become leaders in various artistic fields. The school’s efforts to cultivate globally competitive artistic talent with a broad perspective continue to this day. Over the years, the group has performed in many important national celebrations, and has also engaged in many international cultural and artistic exchange activities. They have sparked wonderful artistic achievements, and are a cultural pioneer.　

The GinLaBa Brass Quintet was founded in 2012. It is committed to innovation and change, incorporating many Taiwanese elements, including Mandarin, Fukienese, Hakka and other languages. It also re-arranges popular music into a brass quintet format,hoping to bring a different musical feast to the audience. The band members change out of suit jackets and put on lively clothes to match with special program effects. They combine traditional folk songs, pop music, TV, movie soundtracks and international songs. They were selected as Taoyuan's Outstanding Performing Arts Team in 2015. The quintet is part of this year’s festival, which has encouraged them to continue working hard to achieve even greater success.

The IMDT was established in 1981 with the mission of preserving, innovating and promoting traditional Korean dance. The theater has a rich repertoire, ranging from traditional Korean dances to newly choreographed works. The theater’s mission is to promote the beauty of art by interacting with society through traditional Korean dance. It constantly introduces novel choreography that combines traditional and modern dance elements. They have often performed overseas on behalf of the city and Korea.

Examples of their performances include: the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Canada, the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Germany, a special invitation to the 210th anniversary of Ecuador's independence, the performance at the 2002 South Korea-Japan Football World Championship, and the celebrations of the 100th and 120th anniversaries of the first Korean immigration to the United States. The troupe is the leading traditional dance team in South Korea.

The NTSU Dragon Dance Team was established in August 2018 with the aim of nurturing outstanding competitive dragon dance players. In addition to preserving the essence of traditional dragon dance, the team also often incorporates dramatic elements into performances, making the dragon dance more than just a dragon wagging its tail, but also injecting a sense of drama. For example, the magical Harry Potter story is incorporated into the dragon dance performance, which is full of fun. Dances also incorporate martial arts to create a stage effect different from that of ordinary dragon dances.

The Chinese Taipei DanceSport Federation is Taiwan’s Olympic Sports Dance Association. Many outstanding Taiwanese athletes have performed excellently in international competitions over the years. In recent times, such as the Latin Choreography Dance World Championships held in Spain in March 2024. They amazed the audience and won the silver medal in the adult group. Subsequently, they won the gold medal team of the Youth World Championships, becoming famous internationally. Taiwan won four gold medals in individual events and a silver medal in the small group category in the German Open Championships, bringing great honor to our country.

The Philippines' Bailes de Luces light and dance festival is one of the country's most famous celebrations. It originated in the city of La Castellana and has a 24-year history, and is held to celebrate the harvest.

Initially, performers used traditional torches and costumes. However, over time the torches were replaced by LED lights. Today, performers not only use LED lights on handheld props, but also decorate their costumes, headdresses and back ornaments with colored lights, which greatly improves visibility and safety. The Bailes de Luces Dance Company from the Philippines illuminates the Taiwan Lantern Festival like a "Glowing Paradise" with their dazzling dance moves using light and shadow.

Most of the groups in the celebration participate in the name of towns. The winning teams in the celebration not only win glory for the towns they represent, but also obtain the qualification to represent the Philippines in international events.

The YPHS performing arts curriculum includes the teaching of popular music, dance, drama, and traditional folk arts. The school has consistently ranked highly in national dance competitions. They are often invited to participate in national events.

These include four halftime performances at the High School Basketball League finals, the opening performance of the 113th Taoyuan City Elementary/Middle School Joint Sports Meet, the Taoyuan City Indigenous Joint Harvest Festival, and National Day performances in front of the Presidential Palace.

Taoyuan’s Longxing Elementary School parade team takes traditional Hakka culture as its foundation and combines it with modern elements, combining innovation with tradition and providing new perspectives on Hakka culture. For the 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival Parade, the song "Tea Mountain Wind" by Wing Luo (aka the King of Hakka Songs) will be accompanied by the young voices of Longxing students and props with Hakka elements to showcase the beauty of Hakka traditional culture.

The Yuda Senior High School Marching Band is Taoyuan’s oldest marching band. It has extensive performance experience and is often invited to perform in large-scale events in Taoyuan City. The performances, such as street parades and concerts, have been highly praised. The team is a must-invite for the Taoyuan Wind Band Festival. The band members practice hard and sacrifice their time to pursue their musical dreams. Every performance is an encouragement to them.

The NTSU Dragon Dance Team was established in August 2018 with the aim of nurturing outstanding competitive dragon dance players. In addition to preserving the essence of traditional dragon dance, the team also often incorporates dramatic elements into performances, making the dragon dance more than just a dragon wagging its tail, but also injecting a sense of drama. For example, the magical Harry Potter story is incorporated into the dragon dance performance, which is full of fun. Dances also incorporate martial arts to create a stage effect different from that of ordinary dragon dances.

The All Hands National Art Troupe is Taoyuan’s most famous cultural performance troupe. They have represented Taoyuan in performances in Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Macau. The group’s enthusiastic members devote themselves to cultural performances in Longgang after work and school. Many parts of each traditional costume they wear are made by themselves. They are tourism ambassadors of Longgang, Taoyuan, as well as all of Taoyuan. They often welcome distinguished guests from around the world. They are the most dazzling team in Taoyuan's multicultural environment. The local residents have preserved the customs and cultures of at least 10 different ethnic minorities. When the residents appear in brightly colored ethnic costumes, they become the focus of people's attention and cameras. They are definitely one of the most eye-catching teams in the street parade.

Opening a gift box always brings laughter and joy. The Gift Box Theatre Company targets parents and children and is committed to bringing cute performances that adults and children cannot resist. This includes cute puppets, colorful balloons, funny clowns, and joyful interactions. Gifts are distributed along the way, and everyone receives a prize. The bright childlike puppets and costumes interact with the audience wherever they go, enchanting adults and children alike. They are a team that is sure to be a big hit in the street parade.

Since its establishment in 2001, this team has produced more than 200 outstanding cheerleaders who have made considerable contributions at home and abroad. The group has played an important role in the development of domestic cheerleading. Monster has always maintained a leading position in the technical level of cheerleading. They have often achieved excellent results in international competitions, gaining a name internationally. The Monster team has specially choreographed a performance combining dance, drama, and competitive gymnastics for the 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival, providing for a dramatic performance.

The Philippines' Bailes de Luces light and dance festival is one of the country's most famous elebrations. It originated in the city of La Castellana and has a 24-year history, and is held to celebrate the harvest.

Initially, performers used traditional torches and costumes. However, over time the torches were replaced by LED lights. Today, performers not only use LED lights on handheld props, but also decorate their costumes, headdresses and back ornaments with colored lights, which greatly improves visibility and safety. The Bailes de Luces Dance Company from the Philippines illuminates the Taiwan Lantern Festival like a "Glowing Paradise" with their dazzling dance moves using light and shadow.

Most of the groups in the celebration participate in the name of towns. The winning teams in the celebration not only win glory for the towns they represent, but also obtain the qualification to represent the Philippines in international events.

The Bulareyaung Dance Company

The Bulareyaung Dance Company was founded in Taitung in 2015 by Taiwanese indigenous choreographer Puljaljuyan Pakaleva.

The creation of the dance troupe and the training of its members involved travel to the mountains, singing on the shores, and field surveys. The troupe constantly explores traditions and culture, developing unique body movements. The group now has dancers that meet in a retired Taitung sugar factory. They explore art within “trivial slices of life.” With productions such as "Nothing, or in the Name of Intoxication" and "LUNA," the group won the Taishin Arts Award for two consecutive years, and has conquered global stages such as those in New York, Vancouver and France. The troupe is invited to perform around the world.

Abao

In 2004, Abao won the Golden Melody Award for "Best Duet Group" with the girl group Abao & Brandy. In 2012, she served as the producer and host of an indigenous TV program. She has continued to release albums of ancient folk songs in her native language. This includes the album Kinakaian ("Mother Tongue") released in 2019. This album was nominated for eight Golden Melody Awards and won three major awards including Best Album. Later, she formed the label Nanguaq to discover talented indigenous singers and promote the indigenous culture. Abao was also a Taiwanese performer in the 2024 Paris Olympics’ Cultural Olympiad. The performances received an enthusiastic response.

Established in Isumi City, Chiba, Japan in 2001, Nagi Wadaiko mainly perform in rituals and local activities. With the unique rhythm and beats of taiko, its performance impresses ample audiences with its energy and sensation.

This troupe targets on the healthy growth of the school children’s minds and bodies, with the belief that learning taiko can help tune up the bodies and enhance their minds.

In a taiko performance, it requires performers to focus on coordination, empathy, and team spirit of the members, allowing each of the school children to acquire self-confidence and orient with leadership. 

The youth team of this troupe is formed by junior high school and elementary school students. It has won 14 champions consecutively in the Youth Taiko Trophy, Chiba. 

Since 2008, it has been shortlisted in the national contests 9 times, in 4 of which it won the Special Award. 

Nagi Wadaiko is going to present visitors with a lively and exciting performance fusing their unique skills and personal styles. 

Nanbu-shiki from Miyazaki, Kyushu uses their local (Miyazaki, Miyakonojō, and Kagoshima) and traditional instrument – gottan in its performance.  Gottan was originally made by a carpenter with the leftover building materials he used to build a house. In the “beam-raising ceremony,” he presented it to the owner as a gift, signifying the “tone color of this house.” 

The duo is formed by Terahara Jinta, a gottan artist, and Yamanouchi Takahiro, a taiko performer, who created new southern style ballads by the fusion of classic folk songs and modern tunes. 

Nanbu-shiki (southern style) is based at Miyazaki and Kagoshima, performing in various occasions and different places in Japan. In addition, the duo has performed in Taiwan a few times.  They also hope to bring people good mood and dedicate themselves to world peace through artistic activities. 

Founded in 2012, City College of Angeles Dance Troupe, Philippines is affiliated to Cultural and Arts Center, City of Angeles. It always participates in cultural activities outside the college on behalf of it, specializing in Filipino folk dance.  

Directed by Jonie Boy C. Pangilinan, the art director and choreographer of the troupe, its intensive training sessions and workshops are operated to train students with talents in art. 

Performing in activities inside and outside of the college with superb artistry, the troupe plays the role of the guardian of its cultural identity. 

On behalf of the City of Angeles, the troupe performed on many local and international occasions.  Through their performances, they earn honors for their college and city, becoming an outstanding cultural ambassador. 

Founded in 2015, Eye Catching Circus was recognized as the Taichung City Outstanding Performing Arts Team in 2018-2020 and 2023. They were named the Taiwan Top Performing Arts Team in 2024. With more than ten years of professional experience, they have combined innovation and tradition. With professional stunts and theatrical elements, they have won fans at home and abroad. The group integrates acrobatics with other elements of the circus. In 2022, they were invited by the Phare Ponleu Selpak in Cambodia to participate in the Cambodia International Circus Festival. In 2023, they represented Taiwan in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and in 2024 participated Adelaide Fringe in Australia. They also represented Taiwan in the Avignon Festival in France and performed at the Czech International Festival of Contemporary Circus and Theater. The team also represented Taiwan at the Cultural Olympiad at the 2024Paris Olympics, and were warmly received by the audience.

LTPO Jazz Band
The members of LTPO Jazz Band have achieved profound accomplishments in classical music. Their dynamic contrast while playing Beethoven's sonatas is amazing. The four hammers of the marimba fell as brightly and freshly as heavy rain on the keyboard, and they were amazing at double bass and trumpet. Violinists played Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with beauty, and the combination of violin and vocals astonished the audience. Beneath their excellent classical music skills, they have jazz DNA running through their veins. Through a dialogue between jazz and classical music, they have created new musical sparks and displayed an eclectic musical charm. The LTPO Jazz Band combines classical music and jazz, exploring cultural diversity through music, and presenting a unique musical style and creating profound emotional expressions.

Taoyuan Private Yung Ping Technological Senior High School (YPHS)
The YPHS performing arts curriculum includes the teaching of popular music, dance, drama, and traditional folk arts. The school has consistently ranked highly in national dance competitions. They are often invited to participate in national events.
These include four halftime performances at the High School Basketball League finals, the opening performance of the 113th Taoyuan City Elementary/Middle School Joint Sports Meet, the Taoyuan City Indigenous Joint Harvest Festival, and National Day performances in front of the Presidential Palace.

Wang Hailing

In 1979, Wang Hailing participated in the Golden Melody Awards while a student at the Taipei First Girls High School and defeated Shi Xiaorong to win the championship. Later in the same year, she recorded "Forgot Who I Am" which could be heard being sung in Taiwan’s streets and alleys. This song 

also gained her notoriety in the Taiwanese campus folk song scene. Many of her other songs, such as "Ji," "My Heart is Like the Clear Spring," and "In the Rain" are still very popular and often sung.

Tseng Shu-Chin

Tseng Shu-Chin gained fame in Taiwan and the broader Chinese community for "Song of the Exile." It won the Best Production Award at the 2nd Golden Melody Awards. In addition, "The Dull-Ice Flower" was nominated for Best Song of the Year. Her other popular songs include “No Longer Waiting for Heaven,” “Being Touched,” and “Legend.”

Marcus Li

Marcus Li started singing in competitions at the age of 16. In 1980, he was the only male singer to win an award at the 4^th Golden Melody Awards. His repertoire includes Mandarin, Taiwanese, English 

and Japanese songs. He was nominated for the Best Lyrics Award at the 1992 Golden Melody Awards for the song "Day by Day" from the album "Persistence." With his warm voice, he is often invited to perform at campus folk song concerts.

Taoyuan City Gaoyuan Elementary School

The Gaoyuan Elementary School Children's Troupe combines song, dance and theater. In 2021, the group collaborated with the Taoyuan Longtan Philharmonic Orchestra to perform the parent-child musicals "Di Gu and the Trumpet" and "The Hsinchu Wind Club Sings." The debut received rave reviews. This gave the children stronger confidence. From then on, four musicals were performed 10 times a year for four consecutive years. The performances were happy events for the children.

he Neo-Classical Dance Company was founded in 1976 by Dr. Liu Fengxue, a pioneer in Taiwan's dance world. The company's growth path parallels the development of Taiwanese dance. During this period, the dance troupe was invited by the government to perform around the world. They received high praise from leading newspapers and magazines, and were deeply loved by people everywhere. In 2001, they won the Best Group Award, the Gold Medal for Folk Dance and the Silver Medal for Modern Dance at the International Youth Creative Dance Competition in Novosibirsk, Russia.

Cross-border dance is popular nowadays, but the dance of the Neo-Classical Dance Company has long taken the step of inclusiveness. In addition to traditional Chinese elements, they also incorporate vocals such as opera, as well as Western and indigenous cultural elements. This makes their performances even more magnificent and comprehensive. The members of the company come from many locations. In addition to dancing, these young performers from many disciplines inspire each other as they work together. They flash beautiful sparks on the stage, making the sound of the Neo-Classical Dance Company even more interesting.

The Ming Hua Yuan Arts & Cultural Group was founded in 1929. The group has witnessed the ups and downs of the development of Taiwanese opera. With their friendly, lively and unrestrained performance style, as well as wild and bright stage colors, their performances echo the pulse of the times. They have helped grassroots Taiwanese opera to step onto the stage of the national art hall, as well as global venues. They have successfully transformed the Taiwanese opera art from one that was on the verge of decline into what today is a very popular cultural and creative industry. The company aims to create "oriental musicals" and let Taiwanese opera speak to the world. Its footprints have spread across five continents and amazed the global stage.

In order to present the gorgeous flamenco to the people of Taiwan, the Region of Murcia Flamenco Ballet, and Pablo Egea, a renowned Spanish international flamenco dancer and choreographer, with amazing flamenco dancers from Murcia and the brilliant musicians and dancers of Taiwan, together they are going to offer a unique, authentic flamenco show for the Taiwan Lantern Festival 2025. The Taiwanese dancers are invited from Genio Dance group which is the important and professional flamenco in Taiwan.

The King of Golden Taiwanese Songs – Henry Hsu

Henry Hsu has a delicate way of interpreting songs. His voice has a deep and solid bass and a penetrating treble. The biggest feature of his singing is that it can be strong or soft. His singing appeals to all ages. He has garnered many fans at home and abroad, and was twice chosen by Taiwanese singing queen Jody Chiang to be a guest at her concerts.

His record of being nominated for Golden Melody Awards eight times is a brilliant achievement, and he won the Golden Melody Award for Best Taiwanese Male Singer in 2021, which was well deserved.

Longtan Philharmonic Orchestra

In 2023, the Longtan Philharmonic Orchestra was recognized as Taiwan’s Top Performing Arts Team by the National Arts Council. They have been selected for the Community Building and Village Culture Development Program by the Ministry of Culture and the National Hsinchu Living Arts Center for ten consecutive years.

The Longtan Philharmonic Orchestra takes the management of its reputation and the enhancement of performance standards as its primary goals. It is committed to music performances, warming hearts and creating peace in society. The orchestra hopes to become a force for integration of the arts and cultural associations to promote local art and humanities education, as well as arts with regional characteristics, in order to achieve the goal of "making music a part of life and making life artistic."

Jason Chien Millinery Performing Troupe

Jason Chien is one of Taiwan’s few handcrafted hat experts. He has often served as the hat consultant and provider for gatherings and evening events at the Fong Fei-Fei Story House, and provided excellent support for Fong Fei-Fei memorial activities.

His exquisite craftsmanship and uniqueness have resulted in Jason Chien garnering a global reputation. He was invited to represent Taiwan in Italian and Malaysian international fashion shows. Mr. Chien along with his troupe also participates in shows. His team won two golds, two silvers, two bronzes and the overall team championship at the 2024 Asian Cup held in Malaysia. They also qualified for the 2025 World Cup in South Korea. These good results led to a special audience with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-Te on September 29, 2024.

MIXER’s first album "Circus Movement" quickly attracted attention on Taiwan campuses with its refreshing musical style. It is sometimes poetic, sometimes psychedelic, and has interesting lyrics. MIXER is also popular due to the lead singer's unique voice and explosive stage presence.

At the 25^th Golden Melody Awards in 2014, MIXER won the "Best Band" award. This was a surprise, as they were a new group composed mostly of students, and had only released their first album. The group has represented Taiwan many times at performances in locations such as Tokyo, Fukuoka,

and Busan. They often play at universities as they introduce Taiwanese music to the world.

In 2017, they joined the Believe Music label and supported the superstar band Mayday. After completing a 10-show tour of Taiwan, they travelled to Cannes, France where they represented Taiwan at the 2017 International Record Show. They then embarked on a tour of Europe and Asia. They have enjoyed great popularity in recent years, particularly in Chinese markets such as mainland China and Hong Kong. MIXER performed their first concert in the Taipei Arena in September 2024. The show was sold out in July, and the show received excellent reviews and an enthusiastic audience response.

The YPHS performing arts curriculum includes the teaching of popular music, dance, drama, and traditional folk arts. The school has consistently ranked highly in national dance competitions. They are often invited to participate in national events.

These include four halftime performances at the High School Basketball League finals, the opening performance of the 113th Taoyuan City Elementary/Middle School Joint Sports Meet, the Taoyuan City Indigenous Joint Harvest Festival, and National Day performances in front of the Presidential Palace.

Established in 2006, the Tabarangan Tianyi Cultural and Arts Troupe is dedicated to bridging the gap between tradition and modernity in indigenous arts. By fusing traditional indigenous dance and music with contemporary performance techniques, the troupe creates a dynamic and innovative approach to cultural preservation.

The troupe's mission is threefold: to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan's indigenous peoples, to cultivate young indigenous artists, and to foster appreciation for indigenous cultures among the wider community. Through their performances, workshops, and educational programs, Tabarangan Tianyi is working to ensure that the vibrant traditions of Taiwan's indigenous peoples continue to thrive for generations to come.

The Tengu dance group consists of students in Mie Prefecture. They have become a highlight of the annual Yosakoi dance activities. Every year, our lantern theme is related to Mie Prefecture. This lantern captures the enthusiasm of the student team. They always strive to create a performance that will touch the hearts of the audience!

The team's philosophy is "Dreams, Emotions, Now, Take Action!!", and its goal is "Even if dreams and emotions are just small ripples at first, after overcoming various difficulties and continuing to work hard, one day they will connect to the vast ocean."

Every August, Japan’s largest festival, the Domatsuri, takes place in Nagoya in the middle of summer, and in the geographical center of Japan. With the festival as the underlying theme, the student team's uniquely passionate performance makes for great excitement!

TACYON is a Yosakoi dance troupe from Kochi Prefecture, Japan.

The name "TACYON" refers to particles that exceed the speed of light, and symbolize the determination to break through existing frameworks and pursue a unique, new form of Yosakoi dance style.

At the same time, we are committed to spreading the culture of the "Yosakoi Festival Naruko Dance" originating from Kochi and shared with the world, so that more people can feel its unique charm.世界，讓更多人感受到其獨特的魅力。

The team's philosophy is "Dreams, Emotions, Now, Take Action!!", and its goal is "Even if dreams and emotions are just small ripples at first, after overcoming various difficulties and continuing to work hard, one day they will connect to the vast ocean."

Every August, Japan’s largest festival, the Domatsuri, takes place in Nagoya in the middle of summer, and in the geographical center of Japan. With the festival as the underlying theme, the student team's uniquely passionate performance makes for great excitement!

The Tengu dance group consists of students in Mie Prefecture. They have become a highlight of the annual Yosakoi dance activities. Every year, our lantern theme is related to Mie Prefecture. This lantern captures the enthusiasm of the student team. They always strive to create a performance that will touch the hearts of the audience!

TACYON is a Yosakoi dance troupe from Kochi Prefecture, Japan.

The name "TACYON" refers to particles that exceed the speed of light, and symbolize the determination to break through existing frameworks and pursue a unique, new form of Yosakoi dance style.

At the same time, we are committed to spreading the culture of the "Yosakoi Festival Naruko Dance" originating from Kochi and shared with the world, so that more people can feel its unique charm.

The beloved superstar OPEN-Chan leads the OPEN! Family onto the stage! Dressed in their vibrant and hopeful OPEN! DREAM WORLD cheerleading outfits, they radiate youthful energy and spread positivity to all. Let’s cheer for our dreams together in 2025!

Xian-Y Music is a guitar duo composed of Mi Xian and LY Buffy Lee, crafting simple yet profound acoustic melodies. Their goal is to evoke deep emotions and invite listeners to explore the unspoken stories within their music

The duo won third place in the 2024 Bm7 songwriting competition and first place in the Pop Music Newcomer category at the 2024 Taoyuan Hakka Music Festival.

The music program at Nei-Li Junior High School has consistently achieved top honors for eight consecutive years (2016–2024) in the Taoyuan Student Music Competition and the National Student Music Competition. In 2024, they were honored with an invitation to perform at Weiwuying. Beyond local competitions, the band has actively engaged in international cultural exchanges. They formed a joint ensemble with Kaga Shiritsu Yamanaka Junior High School in Japan and participated in exchange programs. In 2018 and 2019, they traveled to Japan for music exchange activities, broadening students' global perspectives. In addition to excelling academically and musically, Nei-Li students embrace the spirit of education and charity by performing at welfare organizations, using music as a means to serve and give back to their community.

We are Indigenous youth from various tribes and ethnic groups. In the past, we have participated in performances for the film Seediq Bale, the opening ceremony of the 2017 FISU World University Games, and cross-strait cultural exchange showcases. From our tribal communities to international stages, we have taken part in performances of all scales.

United by passion, we founded the Tou-Jiao Indigenous Cultural Arts Group, where we teach music, dance, handicrafts, and Indigenous performances at schools, ensuring that our traditions are passed on to future generations

F.E.E.L is a dynamic female duo formed by Fei and Likky. Their immense talent was recognized early on when their debut Hakka single, I Wonder Why, was nominated for the Taiwan Music Composition & Songwriting Contest in 2023. In 2024, their song Fish Which Goes Upstream received an Award of Excellence. Additionally, they have been finalists in the Hsinchu Hakka Melody Award for three consecutive years, securing third place in 2024.

Following the success of their debut Hakka album, Golden Christmas Tree, which received funding from the Cultural Affairs Bureau in 2023, they poured their creativity into a second full-length Hakka album, Fish Which Goes Upstream, released on December 20, 2024. With uplifting energy and catchy melodies, their music embodies the unwavering pursuit of dreams deeply rooted in Taiwanese culture and the pure-hearted love within the Hakka spirit

Founded three years ago by Village Chief Yang Hsin-Kun, along with Deputy Leader Yu Chin-Tien and instructors Lu Pao-Kuan, Chen Wen-Sheng, and Chang Pei-Han, the Bianzhou Resonance Band is made up of village residents passionate about music. The band has performed at numerous charity events, earning widespread praise. We sincerely thank the organizers for this opportunity and wish the event great success.

Bianzhou Taiko Drum Team

Led by Yang Hsin-Kun (Village Chief of Bianzhou), Chiu Shan-lin (Chairman of the Bianzhou Community Development Association & Bianzhou Taiko Drum Team Leader), instructor Wen Chia-feng, and class leader Li Chin-Chun, the Bianzhou Taiko Drum Team is a group of dedicated community volunteers who selflessly serve, spreading love and joy. After a long day at work, members quickly grab a meal twice a week before heading to evening practice, driven by their passion for taiko drumming.

Since taiko drums are loud, finding a practice space in a denselypopulated area is challenging. This makes every session precious and every performance a cherished opportunity. The team hopes their efforts will be seen and their drumbeats will resonate with and inspire more people.

The association was founded to promote the culture and language of the indigenous peoples in Taoyuan City, as well as to advance related affairs and policies. Over the years, it has collaborated with the city government to participate in various cultural festivals and ceremonies, raising public awareness of indigenous culture. Energetic dances, beautiful songs, and powerful voices serve as a testament to urban indigenous peoples reclaiming their self-identity. Using dance as a tool for communication and exchange, the association highlights the artistic aspects of traditional culture. With an open perspective, they hope to encourage everyone to appreciate the performances of urban indigenous peoples and offer a warm round of applause to all those striving in this generation.

Founded in 2012, the Taoyuan City Vietnam Spouse Rights Promotion Association is dedicated to assisting Vietnamese women in overcoming challenges in their marriages, such as domestic violence, financial stress, mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflicts, and employment or entrepreneurial struggles. We provide professional counseling and referral services to help new immigrants integrate smoothly into society and organize activities such as life guidance classes, diverse lectures, and community theater to strengthen family relationships and boost self-confidence.

In addition, we offer the "Vietnam Happiness Dance" program, which provides new immigrants with more opportunities for socializing and learning, improving their quality of life while helping them fight for their rightful rights. Our goal is to ensure that every woman can find a warm and welcoming home in this city.

Pure Dance is located in Luzhu District, Taoyuan City. It is a cradle for cultivating ballroom dance talents and was co-founded by domestically renowned coaches Marcus Lin and Bella Lee. Instructor Marcus Lin was born into a family of educators. The teaching philosophy of Pure Dance is deeply influenced by his upbringing. In Pure Dance, we value "good conduct and sublimation of body, mind and spirit" and "maintaining a pure heart and enjoying dancing".

(I) Professional instructors, extraordinary achievements

 Instructor Marcus Lin and Bella Lee are both top ballroom dance coaches in the country. With extensive teaching experiences, they have won numerous awards in domestic and international competitions, bringing glory to Taiwan.

* Won first place in the Asian Professional Standard at the 2024 CTC World Cup

* Champion of the 2025 Taiwan WDC Professional Standard Representatiion Selection Competition, qualified to represent Taiwan on the world stage.

 * Semi-finalist of the Professional Rising Stars of the 2024 International Dance Festival in the UK, ranked top 12 in the world, setting the best domestic record in the past decade.

(II) Raising seedlings and letting them bloom

Pure Dance is committed to the long-term cultivation of ballroom dancing talents. All contestants receive strict and systematic training and have outstanding performances in competitions of all age groups.

Over the years, the contestants have represented Taoyuan City in the Citizens Sports Games, achieving incredible feats, won national qualification in the 112 Sports Dance, and ranked

first in the world in Standard solo dance for under 16 on the World Open stage, demonstrating the strength of young dancers in Taiwan.
Pure Dance cultivates excellent national standard dance talents and allows Taiwan's national standard dance to shine on the domestic and international stages. Pure Dance is a stage full of passion and dreams. Here, talents can sweat to their heart's content, enjoy the fun of dancing, constantly push their boundaries and make their dreams come true.

With Me, You’re Not Alone in Your Solitude

We, scattered in different places, are individuals of "loneliness (pronounced “Guji” in Chinese)," and the "counseling room (pronounced “Fudaoshi” in Chinese)" is an inner, imaginary space with the meaning of "with me, you're not alone in your solitude." The creative content tends to express emotions, but without self-pity. It hopes to inspire listeners, after entering this inner space, to find the courage to move forward.

OG.Cat

Our group name came from the lead singer and guitarist (known as "Grandma") and the female vocalist (known as "Cat"). 

We embrace R&B and jazz music styles.

We hope to create impactful works through the power of music.

As OG.Cat, the group won the "Best Creative Award" at a live show in Taichung and placed third in the Taoyuan Star Show Band Category.

Both members have also earned honors in various singing and music creation competitions.

They frequently perform at bars and restaurants.

Zhixuan is a young Taiwanese rapper, singer, and dancer known for her blend of lyrical Chinese pop, K-pop, R&B, and rap. Her music is trendy and youthful, with dance integrated into her performances. She has released several original songs on music platforms.

In 2024, she won multiple awards, including:

Runner-up in the Taoyuan Star Show singing competition

Champion in the Le Ble D’or song creation competition

Top 10 in the Malaysia Extreme Rap Show - Maxwin Beyond Limit, where she was the only female contestant.

Ximen Elementary School, located in the culturally rich district of Taoyuan City, has been dedicated to nurturing musical talent since its founding in 1982. Over the years, it has become the oldest and most renowned music hub in the Taoyuan area. For decades, the school's music program has not only produced internationally recognized musicians but has also consistently excelled in national music competitions, showcasing exceptional skill and a passion for music. In the 2023 academic year, the music class earned top honors in the national music competition in orchestra, string, and percussion categories, further highlighting its strong musical foundation and educational excellence.

As one of the performing groups at the Taoyuan Lantern Festival, the Ximen Music Class will offer a dynamic and captivating performance. We invite you to explore the outstanding achievements of Ximen Elementary School’s Music Class via their official website and Facebook page and look forward to this thrilling musical experience!

The Hai-Hu Elementary School performance team is made up of students who are passionate about sports and the arts, focusing on unicycle performances that showcase the perfect blend of grace and energy. Through extensive training, the team members have not only honed their skills but also developed teamwork and confidence. The unicycle team has participated in numerous large-scale events both within and outside the school, earning enthusiastic reactions with their impressive techniques. Through this performance, they aim to surprise and move the audience while introducing more people to the charm of unicycling.

Chi-Ying Senior High School offers the most comprehensive arts programs in the city. After over 30 years of dedication to arts education, the school has nurtured many talented individuals in both the arts and technical fields for Taoyuan City. The programs in Film and Television, Performing Arts, Music, and Fashion Styling are key areas of focus, combining training in stage production and performance. Chi-Ying Senior High School has become a true haven for the arts, and its years of competition experience and large-scale public performances have produced numerous national-level athletes and professionals in the performing arts

Yoyoyo! Whether you're young or old, everyone, check us out! Next up, the hottest hip-hop club from Zhong Li Commercial Senior High School will hit the stage! With their passion for dance, they’ll ignite the stage with youthful energy, bringing an unforgettable visual and auditory experience to the audience!

Annyeong (Hello)! Planning a trip abroad? Is Korea on your list? They’ve got spicy tteokbokki, fun Hanbok experiences, and of course, you can also learn Korean with us! K-POP’s global influence is undeniable—catchy lyrics, melodies, and fun dance moves have fans worldwide. Now, enjoy the performance brought to you by the Korean Study Club of Zhong Li Commercial Senior High School!

Promoting Chinese Culture and the Spirit of Sports

The troupe aims to promote Chinese culture, encourage national sports, and help individuals lead a healthy and energetic life through dance.

Founded by Tang Chun-Yen (Tiffany Tang), chairperson of the Chinese Culture Exchange 

Development Association and the Taoyuan City New Immigrant Service Association, the troupe has been active for several decades. With nearly 100 members, the troupe focuses on health through movement and has participated in various performances and public events.

Achievements: In 2014, the troupe won first place at the Pingzhen City Dance Competition. Over the years, they have taken part in numerous charitable performances and several new immigrant dance competitions. Their members are committed to lifelong learning, personal growth, and dancing for a healthy, joyful life. These values have led to many honors and accolades.

Tiffany Tang's Fashion Ethnic Dance is personally choreographed and taught by the troupe leader, Tiffany Tang, who has decades of teaching experience. The troupe is made up of working mothers and new immigrant women who are passionate about dance and movement. The dances showcase a unique blend of multicultural influences, combining physical training, ethnic, modern, and square dance to create a perfect fusion of strength and beauty, resulting in a stylish and fashionable dance style. The routines are simple and easy to learn, earning widespread popularity among the public!

Impact: Today, we brought a variety of dance styles to celebrate the success of the Taoyuan Lantern Festival. Through this event, we promote Chinese culture, encourage national sports, and inspire more Taoyuan citizens who love dance and exercise to join in the movement for a healthy, active lifestyle, enhancing their physical and mental well-being for an energetic and vibrant life!

Since its establishment in 2019, the association has welcomed members from diverse countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and China.

Mission: The association promotes multicultural exchange and understanding by organizing cultural and artistic activities while raising awareness about multiculturalism. Actively involved in local public affairs and charitable initiatives, the association supports new immigrants in adapting to life in Taiwan, helping them feel secure and integrated into Taiwanese society. They work to foster mutual respect among ethnic groups, building a harmonious society where all cultural and value differences are respected. Their ultimate goal is to make Taiwan a home of happiness for everyone.