Tens of Thousands of Fans Celebrate Taiwan’s Culture in Historic MLB Event
Emily Stadel • October 21, 2025

The Colorado Rockies made history by hosting their first-ever Taiwan Day at Coors Field, in partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the local Taiwanese community. The cultural celebration drew more than 50,000 fans, including approximately 500 Taiwanese attendees and VIP guests, creating a vibrant evening of baseball and cultural exchange.


Prior to the game, the Rockies held a special on-field ceremony introducing distinguished guests: Consular Officer Natalia Wang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Denver; Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Denver (TCCD) President Cher Chan, Vice President Vivan Chien, and former Secretary General Fay Lee; Colorado Taiwanese Association former President Rachel Chiu; and Colorado Chinese School Principal Mitchell Hong. Representatives of the Taiwanese community walked onto the stadium stage wearing aboriginal costumes, The folk legend Third Prince (Ne Zha) costumes, and Rockies Taiwan Day commemorative shirts to showcase Taiwan’s cultural characteristics to the audience. 

Event highlights included giveaways such as Rockies Taiwan Community Celebration commemorative T-shirts, autographed baseballs from Taiwanese famous baseball player Yi-Hsien Chen, cultural performance souvenirs, and handmade Taiwanese pineapple cakes and stationery provided by Mama Lee.


The crowd roared with excitement as Taiwan flags waved throughout the stadium and banners with “Taiwan Community Celebration” were proudly displayed. The big screen even lit up with the phrase “Rockies 洛磯隊” in Chinese, receiving thunderous applause from fans.


Adding to the celebration, the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Angels in a thrilling 7–6 victory. The win capped off an already unforgettable evening, blending the passion of baseball with the richness of Taiwanese culture.

This event not only showcased a great game of baseball but also marked the first large-scale presentation of Taiwanese culture at an MLB stadium in Colorado. Taiwan Day represented a milestone in U.S.–Taiwan cultural exchange, highlighting the vitality and unity of the Taiwanese community while giving the broader American audience an opportunity to experience Taiwan’s warmth, enthusiasm, and diversity.


The event has successfully and smoothly concluded! This achievement was only possible through everyone’s collective effort and wholehearted support. We sincerely thank our co- organizers—the Taiwanese Association of America – Colorado and the Colorado Chinese Language School—as well as our sponsors—the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver (TECO), Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT), City of Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, FirstBank, Mr. Steven Lee, Honorary President of the Chicago Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce, The Chinese American Council of Colorado, MaMa Lee Bakery, and Rocky Mountain Chinese Weekly.


We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all board members of the TCCD, who generously volunteered their time and efforts to ensure the success of this event.

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