The Hohaiyan Rock Festival () is an annual Taiwan rock music festival held in
Fulong Beach
Fulong Beach, also known as Fulong Bathing Beach (), is located at Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the outlet of the Shuang River.
History
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Gongliao District
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History
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New Taipei
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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
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* Taiwanese aborigines, the indigenous people of Taiwan
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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.
Performers
Taiwan
Notable musicians from Taiwan have performed in this concert, such as
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Outside Taiwan
Many from outside Taiwan have also performed, such as Baseball from
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Hong Kong
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Japan
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Singapore
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Switzerland
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Transportation
The concert venue is accessible within walking distance from
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Fulong Station
Fulong () is a Taiwan Railways Administration Yilan line station, located at Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
Structure
* Two island platforms
Service
* Currently, (2013) the station is classified as a third-class s ...
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See also
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Fulong Beach
Fulong Beach, also known as Fulong Bathing Beach (), is located at Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the outlet of the Shuang River.
History
The beach was opened to the public on 22 June 1975. The resort at the beach w ...
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Music of Taiwan
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Culture of Taiwan
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List of music festivals in Taiwan
References
External links
* {{facebook, hohaiyan
2011 Hohaiyan Rock Festival2013 Hohaiyan Rock Festival
2000 establishments in Taiwan
Annual events in Taiwan
Rock festivals in Taiwan
Tourist attractions in New Taipei