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Temple Meltdown: Lunar New Year Unites Music and Tradition

2/24/2026

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Andrew Dawson, organizer of the Temple Meltdown series, hosts a Lunar New Year party at Puji Temple in Tainan, Taiwan, blending underground music with religious traditions.
The event celebrates the vibrant role of temples in civic life.
Archi Tsai built a unique sound system for the event.
Dawson and Tsai emphasize the connection between music, culture, and religion, marking a new era for social gatherings in the city.

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Story summary

Andrew Dawson, organizer of the Temple Meltdown series, hosts a Lunar New Year party at Puji Temple in Tainan, Taiwan, blending underground music with religious traditions.
The event celebrates the vibrant role of temples in civic life.
Archi Tsai built a unique sound system for the event.
Dawson and Tsai emphasize the connection between music, culture, and religion, marking a new era for social gatherings in the city.