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Chiayi City Expo Opens with Star-Studded Performances, Tracing Over 300 Years of Shared Urban Memory   Post Date: December 14, 2025 Cultural Affairs Bureau / Tourism and Information Department The 2025 “320+1 Chiayi City Expo” officially opened in vibrant fashion on the evening of December 12, with a spectacular immersive opening show titled Chiayi in Motion: The Time Train. The cross-disciplinary production brought together music, dance, theater, and baseball culture to trace more than three centuries of Chiayi’s urban story, drawing enthusiastic crowds and igniting citywide excitement. Renowned performers including Hsu Fu-Kai, Fang You-Hsin, Suming, Amazing Show, and Wang Tsai-Hua made surprise appearances, delivering powerful performances that showcased Chiayi’s deep cultural roots and dynamic creative energy. Mayor Huang Min-Hui, along with the city government team, joined citizens on site to celebrate the city’s milestone moment. Mayor Huang remarked that the overwhelming enthusiasm from the audience was deeply moving. She extended special thanks to acclaimed music curator MCKY LIN, who returned to his hometown of Chiayi for the first time to serve as music director for the Expo. Tailoring a unique soundscape for the city, the production embodied the spirit of “320+1”—a reflection of collective effort, with every step forward built through shared dedication. The opening night reached a high point as Mayor Huang joined the crowd in chanting the Expo’s signature slogan, “All of Chiayi—Let’s Fly Together!” On December 13, the celebration continued with the “Goodness +1 Music Festival,” themed Chiayi Always in Tune. Five distinctive acts—A Feeling, Chuang Ka Ren, Aoi ft. Wang Hui-Chu, Sunset Rollercoaster, and Crowd Lu—took turns on stage, representing diverse musical styles and emotional landscapes. From folk and rock to electronic and traditional elements, the performances highlighted Chiayi’s openness as a city that embraces all voices and stories. One of the most touching moments came from Chiayi-born singer-songwriter Wang Hui-Chu, who performed alongside folk-electronic group Aoi. Their heartfelt songs, capturing the emotions of longing and homecoming, resonated strongly with the audience, reinforcing Chiayi’s image as a warm harbor for those returning home. Other performances added further depth to the festival atmosphere: A Feeling expressed raw emotion through rock-infused vintage sounds; Chuang Ka Ren reimagined traditional Beiguan and local folklore through contemporary music; Sunset Rollercoaster painted Chiayi’s nightscape with soulful, city-pop tones; and Crowd Lu, the youngest Triple Golden Award winner, closed the night with selections from his latest album HeartBreakFast, offering comfort and warmth through humor and melody. The Cultural Affairs Bureau noted that the 320+1 Chiayi City Expo will continue through December 28, featuring a rich lineup of cultural and performing arts events, including Taiwanese-language classics concerts, theater productions, international band performances, and the grand closing celebration. The city warmly invites visitors from across Taiwan to experience Chiayi’s stories, creativity, and enduring charm.      

Central Taiwan Leaders Convene in Chiayi City to Advance Regional Governance and Joint Policy Action   Post Date: December 12, 2025 Intelligence Technologies Department / Tourism and Information Department The 2025 Leaders’ Meeting of the Central Taiwan Regional Governance Platform was held on December 12 at the Chiayi City Government, hosted by Mayor Huang Min-hui of Chiayi City. The meeting brought together mayors and deputy mayors from eight cities and counties, including Taichung City, Hsinchu County and City, Miaoli County, Nantou County, Yunlin County, and Changhua County, to strengthen cross-regional cooperation and advance coordinated governance across Central Taiwan. Held under the theme “Regional Cooperation in Action: Gratitude and Shared Prosperity,” the meeting reviewed the platform’s achievements and jointly endorsed 32 collaborative proposals for 2025, reaffirming a shared commitment to turning regional cooperation into concrete policy action. Following the meeting, participating governments issued a joint appeal urging the central government to promptly implement the amended Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures, enabling local governments to carry out public services more effectively. Mayor Huang noted that the Central Taiwan Regional Governance Platform has grown into a national benchmark for cross-regional collaboration. Covering one-third of Taiwan’s land area and serving more than 7.1 million residents, the platform is among the country’s most influential intergovernmental alliances. Since its establishment, the platform has emphasized practical cooperation, advancing 232 joint initiatives between 2019 and 2025, including cross-county projects and coordinated policy proposals submitted to the central government. Mayor Huang further emphasized that the platform plays a vital role not only in routine policy coordination, but also during times of challenge. In response to recent international trade pressures and economic uncertainty, member governments worked together to stabilize public confidence and safeguard livelihoods, jointly proposing multiple response measures. The platform has also demonstrated strong disaster-response capacity, as cities and counties swiftly provided personnel and equipment to assist Chiayi City following Typhoon Danas earlier this year. Taichung City Mayor Lu Shiow-yen praised Mayor Huang’s leadership and highlighted Chiayi City’s strong fiscal governance, noting its seven consecutive years of zero public debt. Several attending leaders also commended Chiayi City for maintaining long-term financial discipline while continuing to invest in citizen-focused policies, describing the city as a valuable model for local governance. Representing the participating governments, Mayor Lu concluded that the Central Taiwan Regional Governance Platform—currently Taiwan’s largest city alliance by population and administrative coverage—has strengthened intergovernmental ties through shared learning, resource integration, and mutual support. These efforts have enhanced regional competitiveness while delivering more comprehensive services to residents. Coinciding with Chiayi City’s 320+1 anniversary, the meeting was held alongside the opening of the 320+1 Chiayi City Expo. Mayor Huang presented commemorative gift boxes featuring local specialties from the eight Central Taiwan cities and counties, symbolizing regional solidarity, shared prosperity, and the enduring partnership fostered through the governance platform.  

Mayor Huang Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at 2025 Asian Winter Baseball League Championship Game, Igniting Stadium-Wide Excitement   Post Date: December 7, 2025 Department of Education / Tourism and Information Department The 2025 Asian Winter Baseball League has been underway since November 17 at the KANO Baseball Stadium in Chiayi City, featuring five competitive teams: a Japanese corporate team, a Japanese professional league selection, a Korean professional league selection, Taiwan Sea Team, and Taiwan Mountain Team. A series of international-level matchups has drawn large crowds of baseball fans from Taiwan and abroad, highlighting Chiayi City’s enduring reputation as a baseball stronghold. Mayor Huang Min-Hui was invited today (December 7) to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the championship game, welcoming baseball enthusiasts nationwide to gather in Chiayi City and experience the city’s rich baseball heritage and vibrant sporting atmosphere. Mayor Huang noted that Chiayi City is one of the birthplaces of Taiwanese baseball and has hosted Winter League games for consecutive years—an affirmation of both the high-quality facilities at KANO Baseball Stadium and the City Government’s professional event management. She added that following damage caused by Typhoon Danas, the stadium was swiftly repaired and successfully restored for competition, once again demonstrating the efficiency and expertise of the municipal team. With fierce competition throughout this year’s tournament, Mayor Huang expressed confidence that the championship game held in Chiayi City would deliver an outstanding and memorable experience for fans. Director Kuo Tien-Tsai of the Department of Education stated that the Asian Winter Baseball League serves as an important international platform for professional rookies and minor-league players to refine their skills. He invited fans from across Taiwan to visit KANO Baseball Stadium and witness the crowning of this year’s champion team. Beyond the Winter League, Chiayi City’s baseball momentum continues to build. The 28th Jhu-Luo Mountain International Little League Baseball Invitational Tournament is set to begin on December 19, bringing together 258 elite youth teams from Taiwan and overseas. The tournament will further extend the sporting energy generated by the Winter League, ensuring that Chiayi City remains one of Taiwan’s most dynamic baseball cities throughout the winter season.