TAIWANfest Opening Event: When the Mountains Sing

Kick off the festival weekend right with ***When the Mountains Sing***, the official opening night gala concert for the 2026 Toronto TAIWANfest at the Harbourfront Centre. This special showcase highlights the profound power of mother tongues and ancestral music crossing oceans to resonate with local audiences.

The evening features the **Nanwang Sisters**, an award-winning musical group hailing from the Pinuyumayan tribe in Taiwan, known for preserving and evolving Indigenous vocal traditions. They will be joined on stage by a special guest—an acclaimed Indigenous musician from Canada—creating a breathtaking cross-cultural dialogue that bridges generations and continents.

Set against the backdrop of Lake Ontario at the Harbourfront Centre, this opening performance sets an inspiring tone for the weekend festivities. It is a must-attend for fans of world music and cultural storytelling.