By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Reported 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 on the billboard of New York City’s landmark—the Times Square, showcasing the beautiful landscapes of Kaohsiung’s mountains, seas, rivers, and harbor to the world.
The promotional video “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 marketing 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 on PTT; this time, bringing Kaohsiung’s marketing to New York, in addition to hoping to leverage the global influence of Mayday—who are known as the “Asian Beatles”—during their tour in Europe and America, to showcase the beauty of Kaohsiung in New York and help the world better understand the city, the city also looks forward to attracting more tourists to Kaohsiung.
The video is paired with a lively 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 stated that the “The Incredible Kaohsiung” marketing short film was shot in Kaohsiung, and features a cheerful song specially created by Mayday for the city, showcasing Kaohsiung’s culture and unique features, while also presenting the transition between day and night, filled with romantic charm and cultural depth. English subtitles highlight various tourist attractions, making it highly eye-catching.
Through the video, the beauty of Kaohsiung is being introduced to the world via the TV wall at New York’s Times Square. (Video link provided by Kaohsiung City Government)
In the video, lead singer Ashin conveys the carefree vibe unique to the port city, band leader Monster composes a modern artistic aesthetic for Kaohsiung, bassist Masa strolls along the vibrant Love River, guitarist Stone rides a bicycle to showcase the healthy and energetic spirit of Kaohsiung, and finally, drummer Guanyu visits Meinong Hakka Village to weave in the city’s rich cultural diversity.
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