The Taiwan Chorus from Kaohsiung took the stage at Dublin Unitarian Church on the afternoon of 15 August 2026, welcoming more than 100 audience members across Ireland and filling the historic church with beautiful music.
Evan Furlong, Principal of the Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese and co-organiser of the event, first introduced the chorus, led by renowned vocalist and maestro Wu Hung-Chang. Comprising members from across Taiwan, the chorus has performed in more than 30 countries around the world. For its performance in Ireland, the chorus prepared a selection of classic songs in Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien and Hakka, showcasing the linguistic and musical diversity of Taiwan.
In his remarks, Ambassador Daniel Diann-Wen Tang warmly welcomed the Taiwan Chorus to Ireland and thanked the Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese for its support in making the performance possible. He noted that music 
is an essential part of both Taiwanese and Irish culture: through music, we preserve cultural heritage and living wisdom, while bringing people from diverse backgrounds together.
is an essential part of both Taiwanese and Irish culture: through music, we preserve cultural heritage and living wisdom, while bringing people from diverse backgrounds together.Ambassador Tang also highlighted the continued deepening of Taiwan -Ireland relations. Beyond the significant growth in bilateral trades, cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Ireland have continued to flourish. As part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ "Taiwan Culture In Europe 2026" initiative, the performance offered a wonderful opportunity for Irish audiences to experience the warmth and vibrancy of Taiwan.
The concert opened with a suite performed by Taiwanese pianist based in Ireland, Yuyin Lo. Under Maestro Wu’s direction, the chorus then filled the historic church with powerful harmonies, bringing the many faces of Taiwan to life through music.
From Song of Alishan and A Grateful Heart to beloved Taiwanese Hokkien and Hakka songs such as Rainy Day and A Taiwanese Drinking Song, melodies resonated throughout the historic church and reached the hearts of audiences from Taiwan and Ireland alike. Our sincere thanks to all the performers, audience members and behind-the-scenes teams who made this special afternoon possible. We hope everyone enjoyed a memorable afternoon of music and cultural exchange in Dublin.
