CULTURE

Metro Folk Concert

Classic Taiwanese tunes performed at venues near the Taipei Metro

EVENTS
Promotional materials from the Taipei City Government.
May 16
Promotional materials from the Taipei City Government.

The Metro Folk Concert is a Taipei Metro–themed music series that brings live folk performances to venues near MRT stations, including the Taipei Music Center, according to the Taipei City Government.

The series focuses on classic Taiwanese folk songs, bringing together singers to perform familiar tracks that span generations.

Organizers describe it as a way to “take the MRT and listen to folk,” framing the transport system as part of the experience itself.

More details on specific locations will follow.

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