Purpose and spirit

The development of the Chiayi Band originated in the beginning of this century during the Japanese occupation period. Under the military music trend of militarism, the first student band department of Chiayi High School was established and that was the former body of Band Society. Thereafter this was suspended due to the chaos caused by war. Till the 1950s, the society was reestablished in the form of north pacific military band but this was only played just simply to inspire the soldiers' morale.

In the 1970s, the military music band of Chiayi High School and Lantan High School were the first to bring in band songs recomposed from classical music and won good results in the national music contest. Within ten years, military music bands of various schools reestablished themselves in droves as bands in performance form. Furthermore, Chiayi County even enhanced the standard of various school grades in this county to a peak through hosting of Spring and Autumn Cultural Art Season Activity. Moreover, a large scale band performance was hosted at the end of the year ninety years ago and that laid the foundation for the development of Chiayi City Band in the future.

Following the establishment of the Chiayi City Cultural Center, the 「 Chiayi City Youth United Band 」 was formed with the trend and transformed into Chiayi City Band successfully. Till now fifteen yearly music festivals had been hosted and the stately performances every year were all so exciting. For the activity of this year, not only it would be conducted across the year, programs are refined and well-knit and will be bustling. Military music bands from forty three schools and cheer squads will parade to announce the opening. Thereafter military band formation change and separate exquisite performance will be carried out inside the sport stadium with various indoor music concert performances and all this will make audiences to open their eyes widely.

In addition, the most special 「 Band Marathon 」 will be conducted in the Cultural Plaza Stage on every Saturday and Sunday. Everyday about ten to twelve bands will perform continuously for over ten hours and all together close to ninety groups will join this grand occasion to accompany all music fans who love military music to pass a rich and unforgettable new year.