Hohaiyan Rock Festival


The Hohaiyan Rock Festival is an annual Taiwan rock music festival held in Fulong Beach, Gongliao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

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.

Performers

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.