In line with its commitment to the principle of “services uninterrupted, art unceasing” during its temporary closure, the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, under the Ministry of Culture, continues to make effective use of its beautiful outdoor spaces. The Hall has planned the 2026 (ROC Year 115) Tsuihu Youth Concert Series, inviting student ensembles from 16 junior high and elemen-tary schools in Taipei City with strong musical traditions to present 20 wonder-ful performances. The opening concert took place this afternoon (January 3), featuring the Minquan Elementary School Wind Band, which officially launched the series by the Tsuihu (Emerald Lake).
This year’s concert lineup is both extensive and diverse, bringing together students from the following 16 schools: Minquan Elementary School, Bihu Elemen-tary School, Minsheng Elementary School, Guangfu Elementary School, Shidong Ele-mentary School, Fuhsing Private Experimental High School, Jinhua Junior High School, Shipai Elementary School, Xingya Junior High School, Daan Junior High School, Xing’an Elementary School, Dunhua Junior High School, Renai Elementary School, Wuchang Elementary School, Mandarin Experimental Elementary School, and Longan Elementary School.
The performances include wind ensembles, string orchestras, traditional Chinese music ensembles, and percussion groups. Concerts are scheduled for Saturday af-ternoons, allowing visitors to stroll along the lakeside, enjoy the scenic views of Tsuihu, and experience the moving musical performances by young students up close.
Director Wang Lansheng of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall noted that this marks the second consecutive year that the Zhongshan Park area has hosted wind and string ensemble performances by elementary and junior high school stu-dents. Minquan Elementary School once again had the honor of opening the concert series, which is truly gratifying.
The “Tsuihu Youth Outdoor Concert Series” has become a signature cultural pro-gram of the Memorial Hall. It not only provides young students with a profes-sional platform to showcase their diverse talents and build confidence and per-formance experience, but also brings cultural activities into community life. The Memorial Hall remains committed to creating a friendly, high-quality cultur-al and artistic environment where schools, organizations, and the public can participate with ease and express themselves freely.
Principal Li Chenghua of Minquan Elementary School expressed appreciation that the first outdoor concert of the new year was held at the beautiful Tsuihu venue of the Memorial Hall. He sincerely thanked the Hall for providing students with the opportunity to perform in such a landmark cultural space.
The Minquan Elementary School Wind Band has received Top Honors (Special Excel-lence Awards) in national competitions for two consecutive years. Additionally, the “Lollipop Band,” which also performed today, earned Second Place with Spe-cial Excellence in this year’s Eastern District competition, fully demonstrat-ing the school’s overall strength and high standards performance in wind music education.
The Tsuihu Youth Outdoor Concert Series will continue throughout the year until December, with excellent performances scheduled in all months except during the summer vacation. From the elegance of classical string music and the lyrical beauty of traditional Chinese instrumental music to the powerful impact of per-cussion, the series highlights the achievement of young musicians’ dedication to musical arts.
For performance schedules and further information, please visit the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall official website at www.yatsen.gov.tw , or contact the service desk at (02) 2758-8008 ext. 546.