What Is hohaiyan ?

The aborigines of Taiwan have a legend from the days before written records. One day, the ancients discovered the sea, but they weren't sure how to name it pointing their ears to the water, they listened as the waves rolled onto shore. A melody emerged "Ho-Hai-Yan." From that day on, the word "Ho-Hai-Yan” has signified waves and the ocean to aboriginal people.

As Taiwan is surrounded by water on all sides, its people were originally close with the sea. Many of our ancestors lost their lives sailing across the Taiwan Strait from Tang Shan 300 years ago. The sea has maintained a measure of terror ever since.

Ho-Hai-Yan is the name of this international Rock Festival for two reasons: One, it is a beautiful aboriginal name for the sea. Two, we hope to help Taiwan's youth to not only overcome their fear of the sea, but to learn to respect and cherish the blue universe that surrounds our beautiful island.

* By hohaiyan founder, 43 Chang

General Info

SINCE 2000

In July 2000, sun, sand, waves, and rock & roll were packed together and served up to several thousand dancing music fans at Fu-Long beach in Taipei County. The Taipei County government put on the gig, brought TCM in to set it up, and it's been growing every year since. Ho-Hai-Yan 2000 was the first rock festival ever sponsored by a government office in Taiwan, and featured local and international bands. In 2002, the festival extended to two days, and include bands from Japan, Australia, and Nepal. From the beginning, Ho-Hai-Yan has provided an open stage to give voice to solo and independent artists. A battle of the bands format brings an air of friendly competition to the performances, and also gives up and coming bands a chance to kick some ass and get their music out on the road.

PERSON-TIME

15 July 2000 , 1 Day , Free , about 8,000 person-time.

14 July 2001 , 1 Day , Free , about 25,000 person-time.

13-14 July 2002 , 2 Day , Free , about 50,000 person-time.

11-13 July 2003 , 3 Day , Free , about 100,000 person-time.

16-18 July 2004 , 3 Day , Free , about 300,000 person-time.

3-14 Aug 2005 , 5 Day , Free , about 200,000 person-time.

6-8 July 2007 . 3 DAY , Free , about 410,000 person-time. 

SEASON     
Summer ,  30-35 ℃    86-95 ℉

VENUES

Fulong Beach , The Northeast Coast Of Taiwan Island. 
Fulong is one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Taiwan. The Suanghsi River flows down out of low soft hills, cuts across the golden sands of Fulong beach, then empties to the blue-green sea. This undeveloped landscape of water, earth and sky is only an hour’s train ride from Taipei City, and offers swimming, camping, and diving.

hohaiyan Elements

OUTDOOR CONCERTS

* Big Blue Major Stage , On the sandy beach , For Arranged Shows & Competition.

* Hot Wave Open Stage ,  At the bank , For  local & international bands *Register in opening.

AWARDS & JURY

Taiwan Indie music Award, a battle of the bands between up-and-coming groups.

WORKSHOPS & FORUM
We will invite a selection of interesting, educational, and/or controversial speakers to present their topics.

TRADE FAIR

Indie label expo , event.

FOOD STALLS 
Great local seafood brought to you by fishing village " Gong-liau."