Taipei, Oct. 10 (CNA) After much anticipation and hype, a group of "Orange Devils" finally performed outside the Presidential Office on Oct. 10 to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) with youthful energy and artistry.
With their popular nickname stemming from their iconic school color, the performers are members of the Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School (SHS) marching band and honor guard. They arrived in Taiwan on Oct. 5, and had taken part in a whirlwind of activities, including pop-up shows, impromptu face-offs and visits to Taiwan's landmarks.
After the dinner banquet to celebrate their arrival, the dedicated students and their chaperones were already braving the rain to mark positions for their performance on the ground outside the Presidential Office.
On Thursday morning, the band performed at the Grand Hotel, where they stayed, and visited the Taipei First Girls' High School.
They then rehearsed outside the National Concert Hall and were treated to Taiwan's popular Boba tea by Legislative Speaker You Si-kun (游錫堃).
Rehearsals continued on Friday in poor weather, and the Japanese students met fellow performers, including members of Taiwan's military.
The students, dressed in their signature orange uniforms, and their chaperones were then greeted by Tsai herself at the office.
