Reported 12 months ago
At the 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony in Taiwan, indigenous music singer Panai won the Best Taiwanese Album Award for her debut album 'Night Poem' in Taiwanese. During her acceptance speech, she urged not to forget the Tiananmen Square Massacre, highlighting the 35th anniversary of the event. Being a taboo topic in China, her mention of the incident at the ceremony may not gain favor from Beijing. Panai, who actively supports Indigenous rights in Taiwan, emphasized the importance of cherishing democracy and freedom of speech. Despite some Chinese artists being nominated, they did not attend the ceremony, with one Chinese musician leaving due to health reasons. The incident stirred controversy among Chinese netizens on social media platforms. President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, expressed support for Panai's remarks, emphasizing the value of music and the protection of artistic freedom.
Source: YAHOO