Jeff Chang to Headline Chishang Autumn Harvest Art Festival; Hung Pei-yu to Bring Mom
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The 2026 Chishang Autumn Harvest Art Festival will feature performances by Mandopop king Jeff Chang, Golden Melody Award winner Kasiwa, and Best New Artist winner Hung Pei-yu.
- Hung Pei-yu plans to bring her mother to the festival to see Jeff Chang perform, as her mother is a fan of his music.
- The festival, held in the picturesque rice fields of Chishang, aims to celebrate the land and its stories through music.
The annual Chishang Autumn Harvest Art Festival is set to return on October 24-25, 2026, transforming the scenic rice fields of Chishang into a vibrant cultural stage. This year's festival boasts a stellar lineup, featuring the renowned Mandopop singer Jeff Chang, Golden Melody Award winner Kasiwa, and the acclaimed Hung Pei-yu, who has won accolades for both Best New Artist and Best Original Film Song.
My mother really likes Jeff Chang's songs, so this time I'm bringing my mother to Chishang to 'chase stars'.
Hung Pei-yu shared her personal excitement for the event, revealing that she plans to attend with her mother, a devoted fan of Jeff Chang. "My mother really likes Jeff Chang's songs, so this time I'm bringing my mother to Chishang to 'chase stars'," she said with a smile. Kasiwa echoed the sentiment, noting Jeff Chang's popularity in his indigenous community, where his songs are frequently requested at KTV sessions.
Festival producer Chen Chen-chuan spoke about the enduring spirit of Chishang, emphasizing its unique ability to tell stories through its landscape. "No matter how the world changes, Chishang remains unchanged. Every piece of land has its way of telling stories, and we hope Chishang becomes more and more beautiful," he remarked. Chen, who has been involved with the festival for many years, shared his personal connection to the area, often taking his children cycling there.
No matter how the world changes, Chishang remains unchanged. Every piece of land has its way of telling stories, and we hope Chishang becomes more and more beautiful.
Although unable to attend the press conference, Jeff Chang conveyed his enthusiasm for performing amidst the golden rice paddies. "Chishang is a place full of land vitality and poetic charm for me. Singing to everyone among the rice ears is my dream," he expressed. He promised to connect with fans through his music, adding, "There is wind, the fragrance of rice, and our singing. I hope to give back to the warm land with music." He concluded with a promise: "See you in Chishang!"
Chishang is a place full of land vitality and poetic charm for me. Singing to everyone among the rice ears is my dream.
Both Kasiwa, who is currently preparing a new album, and Hung Pei-yu, who is planning a series of concerts starting in September, are participating in the Chishang Autumn Harvest Art Festival for the first time and expressed their anticipation for the unique performance setting. Tickets are available through OPENTIX.
There is wind, the fragrance of rice, and our singing. I hope to give back to the warm land with music.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.