Miaoli County Campus Singing Competition Finals: 82 Contestants Vie for Top Honors
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 82 contestants advanced to the final round of the "Mountain City Campus Singing Competition" in Miaoli County, Taiwan.
- The competition, jointly organized by the Miaoli County Government and Zhunan Township Office, attracted 426 singers.
- Winners will receive cash prizes and trophies, with a final concert scheduled for July 25.
A vibrant atmosphere filled the Zhunan Township Office's performance hall on July 14 as 82 talented singers battled for the top spots in the "Mountain City Campus Singing Competition." This popular event, a collaboration between the Miaoli County Government and the Zhunan Township Office, saw a massive turnout of 426 aspiring vocalists during its preliminary rounds.
Miaoli County Deputy Magistrate Lai Hsiang-ling emphasized the universal appeal of music, stating, "Music has no age limit, and dreams have no end." She acknowledged the finalists as Miaoli's finest singers, drawing inspiration from the recent success of local musician Su Yu-han, who clinched two awards at the 37th Golden Melody Awards. Lai expressed her hope that the contestants would become Miaoli's future music stars.
The finals featured rigorous judging across four categories: elementary school (21 contestants), junior high school (22), high school (20), and adult (19). Participants were evaluated on vocal quality, pitch, stage presence, and styling. The first-place winners in each group will be awarded NT$10,000 and the "Mountain City Good Voice" trophy. The county government announced that a celebratory concert showcasing the winners will be held on July 25 at the Zhunan Sports Park, inviting the entire community to enjoy a summer night of music.
Music has no age limit, and dreams have no end. To be able to pass through more than 426 people and stand on the final stage is already Miaoli's best singer.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.