叭叭嘉年華 (二) / Park Park Carnival (Part 2)

和叭叭嘉年華會一起的簡單市集，和我印象中的簡單市集有些不一樣，我印象中的簡單市集，多是一個戶外的或半戶外的開放式市場，出售各種商品，如食品、手工藝品、紡織品、珠寶、家居用品等，提供了一種獨特的購物和文化體驗，吸引了大量參觀者和購物者，如四四南村假日的簡單市集，多是販賣一些手作活文創小物，還有一些特色甜點或蛋糕，但這邊的市集所販賣的商品，多是各國特色美食、冰涼飲料，價錢有些小貴，但還可以接受，我猜，是為了符合嘉年華會特性，雖然還是吸引了不少群眾走走逛逛，但簡單市集都不簡單了。

叭叭嘉年華的主題是「這個時代己經等不及猴子慢慢學走路，我們生來就是要奔跑的 ！」，完全呼應了年輕人的特性，追快、敢衝、不畏懼，沒想到七個舞台區，在炎炎夏日下，還是聚集著不少年輕人，眾所皆知，音樂有一種獨特的力量，能夠觸動人心、激發情感，當表演者在舞台上表演時，他們傳遞出的情感和能量，會使人們感到不可抗拒的吸引，所以，儘管那麼炎熱，舞台區的搖滾區，還是有很多熱情的粉絲，除了欣賞到表演者的才華和技巧外，也和表演者互動，讓我覺得，人與人之間的連結及共鳴感，真是不可思議。

但天氣實在太熱了，我無法在舞台區那邊待太久，我看了一下，和我一起躲在美食區的群眾，也不全然都是年輕人，有音樂愛好者、年輕人、藝術家、社會運動支持者、家庭、以及對當地文化和社區有興趣的人們，和我一樣盯著舞台區，身體跟著音樂的節奏緩慢律動，許許微風吹過身體，帶走點點的熱意，感受到身體湧出了年輕的活力，這樣有意思的活動，不是常常都有，還好剛好來到花博公園，才有機會遇到，事後看新聞，前文說的知名搖滾歌手伍佰也有去到叭叭嘉年華，他身著藍紫色花襯衫，拿了麥克風和全場合唱了，他知名的代表作〈挪威的森林〉，儼然像是一場小型的現場演唱會，讓他的歌迷們又驚又喜。

PS: 五佰在叭叭嘉年華會現場的照片是 StreetVoice街聲 提供。

The "Park Park Carnival" event, which I attended, was a bit different from the simple markets I had in mind. In my previous experiences, simple markets were usually open-air or semi-open-air markets that featured a wide variety of goods, including food, handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, and home goods. They provided a unique shopping and cultural experience, attracting a large number of visitors and shoppers. For example, the simple market at the Sisi Nan Village Holiday Market mostly featured handmade and creative items, along with some specialty desserts or cakes. However, the market I visited at the Park Park Carnival had a different focus, primarily offering international specialty foods and refreshing beverages. The prices were somewhat higher, but still reasonable. I guess this was tailored to fit the carnival's theme. Despite the differences, it still attracted a significant crowd, and it showed that simple markets are not always that simple.

The theme of the Park Park Carnival was "In this era, we can't wait for monkeys to learn to walk slowly. We are born to run!" This theme perfectly resonated with the characteristics of young people—chasing speed, daring to go fast, and having no fear. Surprisingly, even in the scorching summer heat, the seven different stages managed to draw a substantial number of young people. It's a well-known fact that music has a unique power; it can touch hearts and evoke emotions. When performers are on stage, the emotions and energy they convey make people irresistibly drawn to them. So, despite the heat, there were passionate fans at the rock stage. Apart from appreciating the talents and skills of the performers, they also interacted with them. It made me realize the incredible connections and resonances that can occur among people.

However, the weather was just too hot for me to stay in the stage area for too long. I observed that the people gathered in the food area, where I sought refuge, weren't all young people. There were music enthusiasts, young folks, artists, social activists, families, and people interested in local culture and the community. Like me, they all kept their eyes on the stage, and their bodies swayed slowly to the rhythm of the music. The occasional gentle breeze provided some relief from the heat, and I felt a surge of youthful vitality coursing through my body. Such interesting events don't come around all the time, and I'm glad I happened to be at the Taipei Expo Park to experience it. In hindsight, I learned from the news that the renowned rock singer Wu Bai, whom I mentioned earlier, also made an appearance at the Park Park Carnival. He wore a blue and purple floral shirt, grabbed a microphone, and sang along with the entire crowd. His famous hit, "Norwegian Forest," turned the scene into a mini live concert, delighting his fans.

PS: The photos of Wu Bai at the Park Park Carnival event were provided by StreetVoice街聲.

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