Genre Rock | Years active 2000-present | |
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Location(s) Fulong Beach, Gongliao, New Taipei, Taiwan | ||
The Hohaiyan Rock Festival (Chinese: 貢寮國際海洋音樂祭; pinyin: Gòngliáo Guójì Hǎiyáng Yīnyuèjì) is an annual Taiwan rock music festival held in Fulong Beach, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
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Names
The name "Hohaiyan" came from the historical fact that Taiwan is an island surrounded by sea and waves. Taiwanese aborigines heard the wave sound coming to shore with a melody of "ho-hai-yan", thus "Hohaiyan" ever since has signified waves and oceans to them.
History
This free music event first started in 2000 on 15 July.
Taiwan
Notable musicians from Taiwan have performed in this concert, such as Mayday.
Outside Taiwan
Many from outside Taiwan have also performed, such as Baseball from Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, United States etc.
Transportation
The concert venue is accessible within walking distance from TRA Fulong Station.