Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te will be inaugurated next month. Rapping in Taiwanese and Hakka and an a cappella performance will take center stage at the inauguration ceremony on May 20. Organizers have a lineup packed with all kinds of performances to showcase the diversity of Taiwan. And for the first time, Tainan will hold the inaugural state banquet with two special hosts who can speak a total of eight languages.

The program for the May 20 presidential inauguration has been unveiled. It includes a performance by singer Since Chou.

Since Chou
Singer
On the day, I will perform Taiwanese-language golden oldies from the past 100 years. I hope you’re all excited about it.

There’s also the Chio-Tian Folk Drums and Art Troupe, the Chien Kuo High School Marching Band, Paper Windmill Theatre and Fire EX., among others. Organizers say this year there will be novelties in the lineup, including an a cappella performance, rapping in Taiwanese and Hakka, and a stage that rises and drops. For the first time, the inauguration banquet will be held in Tainan, and emceed by a very special lineup.

Karen Kuo
Inauguration banquet emcee
Distinguished guests from all over the world will converge in Tainan. This offers them an opportunity to delve deeper into the rich history of the city at the state banquet.

She is Karen Kuo, spokesperson for Lai Ching-te’s presidential campaign with a wealth of experience hosting TV shows and events. And she won’t be alone.

Joining her will be Kevin Tai, a half-Taiwanese half-Brazilian model who came fourth representing Taiwan at the Mister Global 2023 pageant.

Kevin Tai
Inauguration banquet emcee
I’m super excited for this, really looking forward to it. For me, it’s not just an opportunity to show the world the power of Taiwan’s democracy, but also a way to show Taiwan the diversity of Taiwan. Even someone with a foreign-looking face can speak Mandarin and Taiwanese fluently!

The celebration for Taiwanese democracy is back after four years. The performers and emcees will showcase the diversity of the nation at Lai Ching-te’s and Hsiao Bi-khim’s inauguration on May 20.

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