民視新聞(國際版)
Mar 28. 2025
These five siblings form a chamber ensemble playing violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Rather than performing at a concert hall, they are at their family’s dried radish factory. They play familiar Taiwanese folk songs to connect with the audience as most are from neighboring farms and villages.
Chiu Tzu-hsin, second-eldest sibling: "Music is usually heard in concert halls, but we are unique because we hold concerts at our factory. We bring classical music to the public in the countryside."
The Chiu family’s dried radish business has a history of 100 years, already in its fifth generation. The eldest sibling, Chiu Pei-chen, took over the business four years ago. Not only did she perform at the handover ceremony, but she vowed to connect music with the dried radish business. Now, the “Radish Concert” series has been going on for four years.
Mrs. Chiu: "We only live once. Many people think it’s very expensive to study music, but I want to tell everyone that children who study music don’t have time to go astray, and they are all kind and considerate."
Chiu Yu-chieh, middle child: "It’s a feeling I really can’t express. This kind of feeling could only happen in this factory."
At first, the audience only filled half the seats, but these concerts have become more and more popular, with music professors even joining. The Chiu family has created a unique tradition, bringing classical music to the countryside.
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