Tainan May Jam 2013

Posted by on Jun 9, 2013 in blog, Taiwan, travel | 3 Comments

Tainan May Jam was founded by artist musician Axel Schunn in 2000 and continues to grow every year. May Jam still adheres to its simple tenets of creativity, musicianship and the love for music and is an important music festival in Taiwan for independent bands; as Axel says, “It’s all for music !”

Hu Tou Pi Park

Colorful Band at May Jam, Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

This year’s three day event was held at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan’s Sinhua District. For more information see MayJam.com or the Tainan 2013 May Jam Facebook Page.

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

Juggler at May Jam, Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

The May Jam is a great place for families, there were jugglers, fire dancers, a tight rope set up and lots of room for kids to run around.

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

One of the thirty bands on this year’s line up.

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

Drummer at May Jam, Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

A drummer at May Jam, Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

Singer at May Jam, Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

There were not many people around early on Saturday, but for those that braved the heat there were some good bands, food and drink.

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

Seeking shade from the high noon in the hot Tainan sun.

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

The light was just getting good and it was cooling down enough for the crowds to start arriving when my son was stung in the arm and leg by something — possibly a hornet — so we made a quick exit because he has had allergic reactions to stings.

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan

May Jam at Hutoupi Scenic Area in Tainan, Taiwan