Lineup Announced for "Democratic Taiwan" Presidential Office Concert; to be Held in Pingtung on May 23
The 2026 "Democratic Taiwan" Presidential Office Concert will take place on May 23 at the Pingtung County Stadium. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of direct presidential elections, the concert, themed "Democratic Taiwan, Warm Songs from the South Wind," will feature diverse artists who will express Taiwan's democratic spirit and cultural landscape through five main themes.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Ching-yu, Taipei, 27th) The 2026 Presidential Office Concert will take place on May 23 at Pingtung County Stadium. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of direct presidential elections, it will be themed "Democratic Taiwan, Warm Songs from the South Wind," and will outline the cultural landscape of this land through five major themes connecting people, land, and memories of the era.
The 2026 Presidential Office Concert is jointly hosted by the Presidential Office and the General Association of Chinese Culture. Huang Hao-ping, known as the "Comedy Nobleman," and Liu Yu-shan, a versatile artist spanning film, television, and music, will serve as hosts. This year's theme, "Democratic Taiwan, Warm Songs from the South Wind," will be presented through five major themes: "Island Echoes," "Freedom Blossoms," "Confident Leadership," "Walking Hand in Hand," and "Guardians of Taiwan," connecting the developmental trajectory of Taiwan's democratic spirit.
Li Hou-ching, Secretary-General of the General Association of Chinese Culture, stated in a news release from the association that 30 years ago, the people of Taiwan cast a historic vote under the threat of missiles, thus ushering in the era of direct elections and declaring their democratic resolve to the world. "We hope that through the Presidential Office Concert, we can lead everyone to look back at this history and also tell the world about Taiwan's unwavering courage to keep moving forward despite challenges."
The first segment of the program, "Island Echoes," uses music to tell the life stories of indigenous peoples, Hakka culture, and new residents. Invited performers include Paiwan Golden Melody singer Sauljaljui from Pingtung, Southern Taiwan's representative indie band Shallow Levée, Golden Melody Hakka singer Misa, Taiwanese Hakka and second-generation new immigrant singer-songwriter Han Huang, as well as the Naluwan Dance Troupe from the Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park and the Navy Band.
The second segment will feature Taiwanese Hokkien singer Hsieh Ming-you, known as the "Poet Singer," Taiwanese Hokkien diva Tsao Ya-wen, veteran singer Pan Li-li, Golden Melody Taiwanese Hokkien singer Adian, and Hakka pop music pioneer Hsieh Yu-wei, performing together with the National Experimental Chorus to reinterpret classic songs like "Wang Ni Zao Gui" (Hoping You Return Soon), singing about the repressed and uneasy era of the past.
In addition, the local Pingtung County United Wind Orchestra, renowned DJ and electronic music producer Sonia Calico, and indigenous rap duo Reloading Bros will perform across genres, with Olympic breakdancing ace Sun Zhen making a guest appearance. Hakka rapper Yappy will reinterpret traditional Taiwanese culture through song, depicting a diverse Taiwanese landscape of "Confident Leadership" with cross-ethnic and cross-linguistic musical energy.
Taiwan has been actively making friends with the world in recent years. This year, Te Pā Tū from Rotorua, New Zealand, the Okinawan band THE SAKISHIMA meeting, and indigenous Taiwanese representatives Chen Chien-nien and Hsieh Hao-cheng have been specially invited to perform together, playing melodies of freedom, democracy, and friendship through music.
The grand finale will feature the Zhen Yue Tang, which blends Beiguan, rap, rock, and electronic music, alongside rock singer-songwriter Lin Tsung-hsing, the Taichung Haotian Temple Siping Horn Team, and triple Golden Melody Award winners Chen Ming-chang and Wu Yong-ji (Kiat Tán), and the Fengtian Elementary School Chorus, singing "Yi Shi Lan E Bao Bei" (You Are Our Treasure) to interpret the spirit of "Guardians of Taiwan."
The General Association of Chinese Culture noted that the concert will be held on May 23 at Pingtung County Stadium. On the day of the event, the Pingtung County Government will organize a market with about 30 stalls along Ren'ai Road next to the venue and set up a large screen on the lawn for broadcasting. Live broadcast channels include CTS, Taiwanplus, and Chunghwa Telecom MOD. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150427
The 2026 Presidential Office Concert is jointly hosted by the Presidential Office and the General Association of Chinese Culture. Huang Hao-ping, known as the "Comedy Nobleman," and Liu Yu-shan, a versatile artist spanning film, television, and music, will serve as hosts. This year's theme, "Democratic Taiwan, Warm Songs from the South Wind," will be presented through five major themes: "Island Echoes," "Freedom Blossoms," "Confident Leadership," "Walking Hand in Hand," and "Guardians of Taiwan," connecting the developmental trajectory of Taiwan's democratic spirit.
Li Hou-ching, Secretary-General of the General Association of Chinese Culture, stated in a news release from the association that 30 years ago, the people of Taiwan cast a historic vote under the threat of missiles, thus ushering in the era of direct elections and declaring their democratic resolve to the world. "We hope that through the Presidential Office Concert, we can lead everyone to look back at this history and also tell the world about Taiwan's unwavering courage to keep moving forward despite challenges."
The first segment of the program, "Island Echoes," uses music to tell the life stories of indigenous peoples, Hakka culture, and new residents. Invited performers include Paiwan Golden Melody singer Sauljaljui from Pingtung, Southern Taiwan's representative indie band Shallow Levée, Golden Melody Hakka singer Misa, Taiwanese Hakka and second-generation new immigrant singer-songwriter Han Huang, as well as the Naluwan Dance Troupe from the Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park and the Navy Band.
The second segment will feature Taiwanese Hokkien singer Hsieh Ming-you, known as the "Poet Singer," Taiwanese Hokkien diva Tsao Ya-wen, veteran singer Pan Li-li, Golden Melody Taiwanese Hokkien singer Adian, and Hakka pop music pioneer Hsieh Yu-wei, performing together with the National Experimental Chorus to reinterpret classic songs like "Wang Ni Zao Gui" (Hoping You Return Soon), singing about the repressed and uneasy era of the past.
In addition, the local Pingtung County United Wind Orchestra, renowned DJ and electronic music producer Sonia Calico, and indigenous rap duo Reloading Bros will perform across genres, with Olympic breakdancing ace Sun Zhen making a guest appearance. Hakka rapper Yappy will reinterpret traditional Taiwanese culture through song, depicting a diverse Taiwanese landscape of "Confident Leadership" with cross-ethnic and cross-linguistic musical energy.
Taiwan has been actively making friends with the world in recent years. This year, Te Pā Tū from Rotorua, New Zealand, the Okinawan band THE SAKISHIMA meeting, and indigenous Taiwanese representatives Chen Chien-nien and Hsieh Hao-cheng have been specially invited to perform together, playing melodies of freedom, democracy, and friendship through music.
The grand finale will feature the Zhen Yue Tang, which blends Beiguan, rap, rock, and electronic music, alongside rock singer-songwriter Lin Tsung-hsing, the Taichung Haotian Temple Siping Horn Team, and triple Golden Melody Award winners Chen Ming-chang and Wu Yong-ji (Kiat Tán), and the Fengtian Elementary School Chorus, singing "Yi Shi Lan E Bao Bei" (You Are Our Treasure) to interpret the spirit of "Guardians of Taiwan."
The General Association of Chinese Culture noted that the concert will be held on May 23 at Pingtung County Stadium. On the day of the event, the Pingtung County Government will organize a market with about 30 stalls along Ren'ai Road next to the venue and set up a large screen on the lawn for broadcasting. Live broadcast channels include CTS, Taiwanplus, and Chunghwa Telecom MOD. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150427