2026 Zhuzhan National Music Festival Concludes Successfully, Attracting Over 15,000 Attendees

The 2026 Zhuzhan National Music Festival has successfully concluded, leaving a vibrant legacy of traditional Chinese music in Hsinchu. Over four weeks, the festival presented 10 distinct performances, drawing an impressive audience of more than 15,000 people. This year's event culminated in a closing concert featuring acclaimed artists, including flute master Professor Zhan Yongming, Taipei Chinese Orchestra performer Zhang Shuran, and erhu principal Qiu Yingqin.

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The Zhuzhan National Music Festival has entered its 16th year and has become an important cultural brand for Hsinchu City.

These renowned musicians collaborated to perform a selection of classic works, offering attendees a deep appreciation for the rich heritage and artistic charm of traditional Chinese music. The festival aimed to showcase the diverse facets of Chinese orchestral music, with pieces like "Partridge Flies" highlighting the subtle and profound characteristics of Chinese flute music, "Wujiang Joyful Song" depicting the lively scenery of Jiangnan water towns, and "Farewell My Concubine" blending heroic grandeur with romantic sentiment.

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Thank you to the Hsinchu Youth Chinese Orchestra and Artistic Director Liu Jiangbin for their careful planning, continuously improving the professionalism and artistic quality of the programs, allowing more people to feel the beauty of Chinese music, and letting the soft power of Hsinchu City's cultural development be seen by more people.

Hsinchu Mayor Gao Hong-an emphasized the festival's significance as a key cultural brand for the city, now in its 16th year. She praised the Hsinchu Youth Chinese Orchestra and its artistic director, Liu Jiangbin, for their dedicated planning and continuous efforts to enhance the professionalism and artistic quality of the programs. The mayor expressed hope that such cultural activities would continue to enrich citizens' lives and foster the city's cultural development, looking forward to reuniting with music lovers next year.

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The 'Partridge Flies' uses delicate and melodious flute sounds to present the subtle and profound artistic characteristics of Chinese flute music.

The festival's success underscores Hsinchu's robust artistic energy and commitment to preserving and promoting traditional Chinese music. The event not only provided a platform for celebrated artists but also engaged a broad audience, demonstrating the enduring appeal and cultural importance of this art form.

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The 'Wujiang Joyful Song' uses bright and passionate melodies to depict the joyful scenery of the Jiangnan water towns.