Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

With the Summer Universiade 2017 picking up momentum, the Department of Civil Affairs (DCA) has teamed up with the twelve district offices to hold the “Universiade Theme Song Dance Competition.”

Registration is accepted between April 10 and 28.

The much-anticipated theme song for the sports event was released on March 27. Entitled “Embrace the World,” the upbeat melody incorporates a great deal of indigenous elements. The well-known street dancer Ben Hsu (Akuma Diva) has been invited by the City to choreograph dance moves for the chorus part—“i u giugi senasena i”—meaning “let’s sing and dance” in the language of the Paiwan tribe.

According to the organizers, contestants will have to perform a dance based on the theme song. The dance can be of any style or category; however, dancers are required to perform the movements and step sequence designed by Ben Hsu for the chorus part.

Those interested should register for the competition at the respective district offices. A team should comprise at least two members. Champions emerging from the district-level competitions will receive a prize of NT$10,000 each before advancing to the city-level competition in June, which offers awards up to NT$50,000!

For more information on the competition or application form download, please visit the Chinese websites of DCA (http://ca.gov.taipei/ct.asp?xItem=285035719&ctNode=38628&mp=102001) or district offices.