
The event combines music, market and Hakka cultural experience, and will be held at Liudui Memorial Park from November 7th to 8th
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The Kuangke Music Festival enters its third year this year and continues to use music to connect Hakka culture, local industry and life experience, and gradually build a Hakka music brand with Pingtung characteristics.
The "2026 Kuangke Music Festival" was held lively at Neipu Liudui Memorial Park on November 7th and 8th. On the first day, golden singers, popular bands and local music teams gathered on stage, ranging from youth rock and healing love songs to classic golden songs. Together with the Kuangke Market with more than 60 brands and rich Hakka cultural experiences, it attracted the public to participate in the event, creating an autumn event integrating music, food and culture.
Yesterday's performance kicked off with the youthful and energetic J HALL band. Pingtung local band Black Tornado sang "Just do it" about their courageous attitude towards pursuing dreams, while Hakka hit singer Chen Yinuo sang "Eat, Wait, Sleep, Wait", soothing the fatigue of urban life with warm singing. Then, the ice hockey band performed popular songs such as "Can You Stay in Taipei with Me (Accompany Me for a Few Days)" and "Like Me When You're Drunk", using a retro and romantic style to boost the atmosphere and immerse the audience in the light and lazy melody.
Singer Luo Wenyugen and the Neipu Elementary School Chorus jointly presented "Beat the Big Devil", showing the vitality of music and campus through cross-border cooperation. Later, Li Yijun sang classic songs such as "Rain Butterfly" and "Ping Ju", and the familiar melodies evoked memories from the audience; Wei Li'an, who made his final appearance, sang "If I Can", "I Will Still", "Girl" and other masterpieces, bringing a wonderful end to the first day's performance with his delicate and warm singing.
The Hakka Affairs Office of the County Government stated that the Kuangke Music Festival enters its third year this year and continues to use music to connect Hakka culture, local industry and life experience, and gradually build a Hakka music brand with Pingtung characteristics. This year’s performance lineup spans different generations and music styles, allowing classic hits and new generation music to meet in six piles to satisfy the preferences of audiences of different ages. In addition to exciting performances, special markets, "Hakka speaking and giving gifts" and Hakka cultural and creative handicraft experiences are also planned on site, allowing the public to experience the diverse charm of Hakka culture integrated into daily life, from listening to music, visiting markets to participating in cultural activities.
The Hakka Affairs Office pointed out that the event on November 8 will kick off with the Toyota Elementary School Chorus and the Flame Bug Relay, followed by music performances of different styles by Wu Wenfang, Luo Shifeng, Sweet John, U:NUS and Zhou Hui, continuing the enthusiasm of the Kuangke Music Festival. The public is welcome to seize the last day of activities and go to Neipu Liudui Memorial Park to enjoy wonderful performances, explore special markets, taste local food, and feel the enthusiasm and charm of Pingtung Hakkas in an atmosphere where music and culture are intertwined. The live broadcast of the event will be from 6 pm to 9 pm on November 7 and 8. Please link to the Facebook fan page of the Hakka Affairs Office at https://www.facebook.com/PTHAKKA01.
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The event on November 8 will kick off with the Toyota Elementary School Chorus and the Flame Bug Relay, followed by music performances of different styles by Wu Wenfang, Luo Shifeng, Sweet John, U: NUS and Zhou Hui.
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