Taipei City Awards 1 Million NTD to Chien Kuo High School Marching Band, Hoping for Great Success in Netherlands Competition
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an awarded a 1 million NTD subsidy to the Chien Kuo High School Marching Band to support their upcoming participation in the World Music Contest in the Netherlands, praising their past international achievements.
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the "Taipei City Year 115 Marching Band Observation Performance and Flag Presentation Activity" organized by the Department of Education at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium today, gathering 14 school marching bands for joint performances.
In his speech, he said he deeply understands that the students are choosing not just a club, but a different kind of youth, which requires a massive investment of time, built upon tears and sweat, to present a spirit of neatness, precision, and unity. He noted that the recent movie "Marching" was filmed based on this theme.
Chiang Wan-an also mentioned that the Chien Kuo High School Marching Band bravely won the overall championship at the "2025 World Association of Marching Show Bands" competition last year, stepping into the world and letting the world see Taipei. This year, they will also represent Taipei at the World Music Contest held in the Netherlands once every four years. During their last participation in 2022, Chien Kuo High School secured 3rd place, which is outstanding, and he hopes they will continue to achieve great results this year.
Chiang Wan-an added that the city government's Department of Education will continue to allocate budgets to hold the annual observation performance, allowing students to exchange and learn from one another. He subsequently awarded a 1 million NTD subsidy and presented the flag to the Chien Kuo High School Marching Band, representing Taipei in the overseas competition. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150419
In his speech, he said he deeply understands that the students are choosing not just a club, but a different kind of youth, which requires a massive investment of time, built upon tears and sweat, to present a spirit of neatness, precision, and unity. He noted that the recent movie "Marching" was filmed based on this theme.
Chiang Wan-an also mentioned that the Chien Kuo High School Marching Band bravely won the overall championship at the "2025 World Association of Marching Show Bands" competition last year, stepping into the world and letting the world see Taipei. This year, they will also represent Taipei at the World Music Contest held in the Netherlands once every four years. During their last participation in 2022, Chien Kuo High School secured 3rd place, which is outstanding, and he hopes they will continue to achieve great results this year.
Chiang Wan-an added that the city government's Department of Education will continue to allocate budgets to hold the annual observation performance, allowing students to exchange and learn from one another. He subsequently awarded a 1 million NTD subsidy and presented the flag to the Chien Kuo High School Marching Band, representing Taipei in the overseas competition. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150419