Written/Compiled and Reported by Chen Guanxin, MOOK Travel Life Network
“Welcome to Kaohsiung!”At the invitation of Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu, the vibrant and passionate spirit of Kaohsiung made its way to New York last week, appearing on the TV screens beneath the crystal ball at the iconic Times Square in the Big Apple, showcasing the beautiful landscapes of Kaohsiung’s mountains, sea, rivers, and harbor to the world.
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The “Kaohsiung Unbelievable Mayday NYC Promo Video” premiered last week at New York’s Times Square. (Image provided by Kaohsiung City-)
The Kaohsiung City Government Information Bureau stated that the city promotion video “Kaohsiung Unbelievable,” shot by the city’s global ambassador Mayday, not only received an enthusiastic response from a wide audience but was also voted by netizens as the 7th Annual Most Popular Advertisement of 2012 on PTT. This promotion in New York aims to leverage the global tour of Mayday—known as Asia’s Beatles—by bringing the beauty of Kaohsiung to the city, helping the world get to know Kaohsiung better, while also expecting to attract more tourists to the city.
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The video features a lively song specially composed for Kaohsiung by Mayday, highlighting the city’s culture and characteristics. (Image source / Screenshot from “Kaohsiung Unbelievable Mayday NYC Promo Video”)
The Information Bureau stated that the “Kaohsiung Unbelievable” promotional video was filmed in Kaohsiung and paired with a cheerful song specially created for the city by Mayday, showcasing its culture and unique traits. The video also captures the transition between day and night, radiating a romantic charm and cultural depth. English subtitles introduce various tourist attractions, making it highly captivating.
Through the video, the beauty of Kaohsiung is introduced to the world via the TV screens at New York’s Times Square. (Video link provided by Kaohsiung City-)
In the video, lead singer Ashin conveys the carefree and distinctive vibe of the port city, band leader Monster composes a modern artistic aesthetic for Kaohsiung, bassist Masa enjoys the colorful and vibrant Love River, guitarist Stone pedals a bike to showcase Kaohsiung’s energetic spirit, and finally, drummer Guanyu visits Meinong Hakka Village, weaving together the city’s rich cultural diversity.
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