Presidential Office Celebrates National Day With Music and Dance

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Taiwan's 113th National Day celebrations kicked off with lively performances in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei, showcasing the country's talent in music, dance and sports.

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00:00Thousands of people are out here on the streets of Taipei celebrating the country's 113th

00:05birthday.

00:06Now, this is the main event of the day, over three hours of performances showcasing the

00:11strength and talents of Taiwan.

00:19Kicking off the parade, we have the Taipei First Girls High School Honor Guard, accompanied

00:24by the Brave Eagles aerobatics team from the ROC Air Force, and behind them on the main

00:28stage, President Lai Ching-tze, watching them on this occasion for the very first time as

00:34the nation's leader.

00:35People in the audience tell me that each year brings something new to the parade, all while

00:40showcasing the diversity of Taiwan.

01:09Diversity was also one of the main themes of President Lai's speech.

01:13And with special guests in the parade this year, ranging from Taiwan's Olympic medalists

01:17to a Taiwanese-Vietnamese dance troupe representing new immigrants, it's clear that this event

01:22is trying to be as inclusive as possible.

01:25Now, the festivities are set to continue with a fireworks show in Yunlin County in central

01:30Taiwan, really spreading that celebratory spirit from here at the presidential office

01:35to every corner of the nation on its birthday.

01:38Scott Huang and Tiffany Wong in Taipei for Taiwan Plus.

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