Christmas is coming, and Taiwan Tech held the “Lawn Music Festival” yesterday (6th) on the lawn in front of the second dormitory. Besides the healing music of the band “Neci Ken” and the explosive performance of the talented newcomer “Yun-Yun Duan”, various clubs also took turns performing, along with a food market and a raffle event. This gathering allowed students and faculty to come together and celebrate joyously for December!

Huey-Jiun Wang, the Dean of Student Affairs, along with senior student Yun-Yun Duan and Taiwan Tech mascots, lit up the Christmas tree together.

Taiwan Tech has a tradition of hosting Christmas markets, and this year marks the first time the market is combined with club performances, launching the inaugural “Lawn Music Festival”. Starting from November 27th, heartwarming activities such as campus treasure hunts with food rewards, Christmas exchanges, and wish-making events were held to warm up for the Lawn Music Festival. On December 4th, singer-songwriter Yun Lu presented a campus lecture-concert titled “Why Do I Get Dizzy?” where he showcased his gentle and pure vocals, performing his singles “Why Do I Get Dizzy?” and “Summer Scenes”. He also shared his musical journey from childhood to the present, spending a cozy evening with students, officially kicking off the Lawn Music Festival."

The Taiwan Tech Student Association invited Lu Yun to host the campus lecture-concert “Why Do I Get Dizzy?”, marking the beginning of the Lawn Music Festival.

Under the guidance of Dean of Student Affairs Huey-Jiun Wang, the Lawn Music Festival commenced with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, signaling the start of Taiwan Tech's vibrant and glittering night. Besides expressing gratitude for the Student Association's full support, the Dean hoped that through the Lawn Music Festival, everyone would recognize that Taiwan Tech students not only excel in academics but also have a place to showcase their talents. Taiwan Tech added excitement by organizing a raffle featuring prizes like a Nintendo Switch, Polaroid cameras, and board games, drawing many students eager to test their luck and hoping to take home one of the grand prizes.

Dean of Student Affairs Huey-Jiun Wang hoped to bring joyous Christmas vibes to students through the Lawn Music Festival.

The event also featured a special performance by alumna Yun-Yun Duan, known as “The Tyrannosaurus' on the show "Jungle Voice". She delivered a dynamic rendition, singing “Starting Point” and “Does Your City Have My Shadow?” Her powerful and slightly jazzy vocals injected a new energy into the Lawn Music Festival. Yun-Yun Duan expressed her delight in returning to the campus and sharing the joy of music with younger students.

Alumna Yun-Yun Duan.

The "New Generation Healing Duo", Neci Ken, brought warmth to Taiwan Tech students on a chilly night. With her delicately soothing vocals accompanied by a guitar, she performed heartfelt songs like “Boundless”, “Fireworks”, and “I Once Thought About Killing Myself”. Her emotional ballads captivated the audience, leaving them enchanted. Nancy enthusiastically interacted with the crowd, igniting an exciting atmosphere. She mentioned that it was their first time performing at Taiwan Tech and expressed a desire to return for another performance in the future.

Neci Ken.

The event connected various artistic clubs within the campus, sparking diverse performances at the music festival. Groups such as the Chinese Music Club, Pop Singing Club, Piano Club, Dance Club, and the collaborative Fire Dance Club from three schools all showcased spectacular performances. Moreover, there were numerous cross-club collaborations, like the debut collaboration between the String Melody Guitar Club and the New Century Chorus, and the DJ Club's collaboration with the Chinese Yo-Yo Club, merging traditional and modern, static and dynamic performances that delighted the audience.

In addition to the energetic performances, 250 special red bean cakes were given out for free. There were 14 club booths and markets offering cakes, candy apples, mulled wine, red bean soup dumplings, and international cuisine made by foreign students. This setup allowed students to indulge in both music and food, creating a sensory feast for the ears and taste buds, concluding this unforgettable music extravaganza.

The Fire Dance Club from three schools performed publicly for the first time at Taiwan Tech's lawn night.

The Dance Club.

The Rock Lab and the New Century Chorus collaborated for the first time in a joint performance.