The annual autumn highlight of Sun Moon Lake—the Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks Music Carnival series of events—will take place from October 5 to November 10 at Ita Thao Pier. This year’s program includes concerts, fireworks shows, orienteering competitions, the “Brave Feet” Mountain-Lake Hike, Family Water Hike, Fireworks Music Concerts, and National Day Tribute Concerts, offering visitors a full day and night of Sun Moon Lake’s diverse charm.
This year’s Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks Music Carnival kicks off on October 5. (Photo provided by Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration)
The first event, “The North Face Sun Moon Lake Mountain Wilderness Music & Fireworks Festival,” will launch on October 5 at Ita Thao Pier. Activities begin at 2:00 PM and include orienteering, the “Brave Feet” Mountain-Lake Hike, and Family Water Hike. The concert starts at 5:30 PM, featuring performances by artists and groups such as Kung Li-Chi, Wang Hong-En, Lee Wei-Feng, MATZKA, Bear Baby, and Jia Jia. The highly anticipated waterfront fireworks show will also light up the night.
Following that, the “Taiwan Mobile Fireworks Music Concert: Phantom Voices” on October 12 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM will feature soprano Fu Shang-Zhen, tenor Wang Dian, conductor Jiang Jing-Bo, and the Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa performing classic selections from *The Phantom of the Opera* such as “Night Music” and “Think of Me.” On October 13, the “2013 Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks Music Carnival – National Day Tribute Concert” will be presented by the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, featuring works including Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” Lee Che-Yi’s “Temple Front,” and Bernstein’s “Candide Overture.” Both concerts will be held at Zhongxing Parking Lot.
From October 18 to November 10, additional events include the “Love Forever, Vow in Sun Moon Lake” Nantou County 102nd Group Wedding Ceremony, Oscar Film Music Concert, Autumn Harmony Music Concert, Forest Music & Dance Concert, and the Sun Moon Lake Come! Bikeday cycling activity. For more details, visit the official event website: http://zh.2013musicfestival.com.tw.
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