Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/12/15
By: Yeh Tze-kung and Ko Lin

Taipei, Dec. 15 (CNA) An annual festival featuring a series of activities ranging from parades to music opened in Chiayi Saturday, including a band from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force performing for the first time at the event.

The 2018 Chiayi City International Band Festival has expanded its scope for the first outside of the city, with performances to be held in four other cities and counties, including Kaohsiung, Changhua, Tainan and Taichung, Chiayi Bureau of Cultural Affairs Director Lin Ching-ping (林青萍) said.

The Royal St. Lucia Police Band, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, is among the many highlights of this year’s event.

Other activities, including Taiwanese puppetry, parades and diabolo performances will also be held during the festival, Lin said.    [FULL  STORY]