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Mayday and Grasshoppers Unite on Stage in Taipei, Announce January Concert

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Hong Kong group Grasshoppers joined Mayday as surprise guests at their Taipei Dome concert.
  • Grasshoppers announced they will hold their own concert at Taipei Arena in January, inviting Mayday to perform.
  • The members discussed their 41-year friendship, attributing their bond to growing up together and resolving conflicts quickly.

Hong Kong's legendary group Grasshoppers made a surprise appearance at Mayday's concert in Taipei Dome, joining the Taiwanese band on stage for a special collaboration. The appearance marked a significant moment for fans of both groups.

This is our honor.

โ€” AshinMayday's frontman Ashin responded to Grasshoppers' thanks for the invitation.

During the concert, Grasshoppers announced their upcoming return to Taipei with a concert at the Taipei Arena in January. They extended an invitation to Mayday to join them, which the Taiwanese band readily accepted. "We've already prepared the tickets," joked Calvin Choy, presenting finger hearts to each Mayday member.

We are not a company-formed group; we formed ourselves. We've known each other since childhood, known each other for 50 or 60 years, played together, studied together.

โ€” Remus ChoyGrasshoppers member Remus Choy explained the longevity of their group's friendship.

When asked about the secret to their enduring 41-year friendship, the Grasshoppers members shared insights into their bond. "We are not a company-formed group; we formed ourselves," said Remus Choy, emphasizing their lifelong connection. "We've known each other since childhood, known each other for 50 or 60 years, played together, studied together." Jerry Chan added that while arguments are inevitable, they quickly forget them. Mayday's Ashin humorously concluded that the key to a strong friendship is "to sleep often."

There are definitely arguments, but we forget them after waking up.

โ€” Jerry ChanGrasshoppers member Jerry Chan described how they resolve conflicts.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.