The National Park Service of the Ministry of the Interior held the 2025 Kinmen Tunnel Music Festival today (18th) at Zhaishan Tunnel. Now in its 17th year, the two-day event features six exclusive performances. This year’s festival presents a special collaboration between renowned Japanese soprano Ena Miyachi, Taiwanese tenor Wang Dian, and national treasure Peking opera artist Wei Hai-min, accompanied by a string quartet. The festival brings together the grandeur of Western opera and the elegance of Eastern Peking opera, their sounds echoing through the tunnel to create a unique artistic feast infused with the atmosphere of Kinmen’s battlefield.

Deputy Minister of the Interior Tung Chien-hung attended the festival, joining the audience in enjoying the beautiful music and the tunnel’s distinctive atmosphere. Over the two days, 1,200 attendees enjoyed the performances. The event not only serves as a cultural bridge between Kinmen and the international arts scene but also highlights the island’s rich battlefield cultural heritage through music, allowing participants to experience Kinmen’s deep historical and artistic value.

According to the Ministry of the Interior, since the Kinmen National Park Headquarters began organizing the Tunnel Music Festival in 2009, it has attracted over 24,000 music lovers. By blending art and culture with Kinmen’s unique battlefield culture, the event has become the most iconic attraction of Zhaishan Tunnel and one of Kinmen’s most recognizable cultural brands. The opening performance featured Ena Miyachi, a rising star in modern vocal music and soloist in the 2025 Japan tour, along with tenor Wang Dian. They performed classic opera excerpts from La Bohème, Turandot, and The Lady of the Camellias, captivating the audience with their powerful and emotional voices.

The Ministry added that Kinmen’s history—marked by the Battle of Guningtou, the 823 Artillery Bombardment, and other events—has shaped its distinctive wartime culture and landscape. The Tunnel Music Festival shows how former military sites can be revitalized through art and culture, transforming them into hubs for environmental education and tourism. The event not only preserves the legacy of significant battles but also enriches island culture and promotes sustainable development.