Mayor Hu, his wife and popular
singer Huang Xiao-hu sing a
well-known song, "The Moon
Represents My Heart",
together.

During a "Music Without
Borders" concert, Mayor Hu
plays the African drums.

Come enjoy lovely music in Taichung, the LOHAS city
Great Music in Your Own Backyard

Words and pictures by Taichung City Goverment
Translated by Sho Huang

The popular 2007 Fun Music Festival will once again bring seven genres of music to central Taiwan: classical, pop, jazz, Latin, rock, and traditional. Fresh faces and stars will be on the scene to provide something new for audiences. Since Taichung received first place from a LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) city competition, this year's festival is continuing the tradition of relaxation, health and adopting a laid-back spirit for the event.

Music without borders
For the "Music Without Borders" celebration, which runs from August 11 to September 29, 50 bands have been invited to perform in eight districts every single Saturday. For these seven weeks, performances will be held in the most accessible spots so that locals can experience diverse music in all kinds of communities.

Win top quality instruments
On the opening night of the Fun Music Festival, renowned singer Huang Xiao-hu and the Diplomat Band kicked off the event with well-known pop, rock and jazz songs, drawing a large crowd even though it was a rainy day. In addition, at various points during the festival, you may win one of 63 violins, 300 clay flutes and one piano that are being given away as free prizes. So why not go enjoy come great music and perhaps come home witha violin?