“The Incredible Kaohsiung” Premieres on New York’s Times Square with Mayday Performance Promoting the City
Last updated 2026-09-25 — “Welcome to Kaohsiung!” Through an invitation by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu, the vibrant and passionate spirit of Kaohsiung made its way to New York, appearing last week under the iconic crystal ball at Times Square, one of America’s most famous landmarks...
By MOOK Travel Life Network, Reported and Compiled by Chen Guanxin
“Welcome to Kaohsiung!” Through an invitation by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu, the vibrant and passionate spirit of Kaohsiung made its way to New York, appearing last week under the iconic crystal ball at Times Square, showcasing the city’s beautiful landscapes of mountains, seas, rivers, and harbors to the world.
The “Incredible Kaohsiung – Mayday NYC Promotion Short Film” premiered last week on New York’s Times Square. (Image provided by Kaohsiung City Government)
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Information Bureau stated that the city promotion short film “The Incredible Kaohsiung,” shot by the city’s global ambassador Mayday, not only received an enthusiastic response from audiences but was also voted by netizens in 2012 as the “7th Annual Most Popular Advertisement” in PTT’s user poll. This promotional push into New York aims to leverage Mayday’s international tour—dubbed Asia’s Beatles—to bring the beauty of Kaohsiung to New York and help the world better understand the city, while also attracting more tourists to visit.
The video features an upbeat song specially composed by Mayday for Kaohsiung, highlighting the city’s culture and characteristics. (Image source / Screenshot from “The Incredible Kaohsiung – Mayday NYC Promotion Short Film”)
The Information Bureau noted that the “Incredible Kaohsiung” promotional short film was shot in Kaohsiung, paired with a lively tune composed specifically for the city by Mayday, showcasing its culture and unique charm. The video captures the transition between day and night, exuding romance and cultural richness, with English subtitles introducing various tourist attractions, making it highly engaging.
Through this video, the beauty of Kaohsiung is being introduced to the world via the TV screens at New York’s Times Square. (Video link provided by Kaohsiung City Government)
In the video, lead vocalist Ashin conveys the laid-back and free-spirited 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 rides a bicycle to showcase the healthy, energetic spirit of Kaohsiung; and drummer Guanyu visits Meinong Hakka Village, weaving together the area’s rich cultural diversity.
● Kaohsiung Continues to Shine Internationally 》》
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