Taipei Water Department

Hosted by the Taipei Water Department and co-organized by the Department for Youth and Office of Commerce of the Taipei City Government, the “Endless Flow! 2025 Cypher Tournament” lit up the Taipei Water Park this afternoon with its high-energy live final showdown. Talented hip-hop performers from colleges and high schools across Taiwan gathered to battle it out on stage! The event kicked off with All-Citizen Jury Chair and Chang Wen-te (aka Deputy Mayor of Taipei City), joined by “Strong,” the official mascot of the World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City, to officially open the finals. Over NT$200,000 in prize money and awards were presented, recognizing young creators for their bold artistic expression and lyrical innovation. In addition to the powerful performances by the finalists, eight renowned hip-hop artists delivered back-to-back sets, bringing the energy to a fever pitch and getting the entire crowd on their feet!

Now in its second edition, this year’s Cypher Tournament embraced the theme “Rap for the Planet - Be Like Water,” encouraging students to explore environmental issues through the lens of music and creativity. Participation soared, with 80 teams from 63 schools signing up—more than doubling last year’s total of 46 teams from 35 schools, marking a record-breaking turnout and a clear sign of the event’s growing momentum. Despite the rain, the vibe was unstoppable. With raincoats on and spirits high, the audience moved with the music, sang along to the lyrics, and immersed themselves in the rhythm of hip-hop. Attendance is estimated to have surpassed 2,500 visitors, transforming Taipei Water Park into the beating heart of Gongguan!

The Taipei Water Department extended its gratitude to the Department for Youth and Office of Commerce for their strong support. Deputy Director Chiang Mei-ling of the Taipei City Office of Commerce joined the celebration in person, while the Department for Youth set up a vibrant interactive booth for young visitors. Adding to the excitement, the Comma Market, a youth creative brand marketplace, brought in 30 popular lifestyle vendors from 2 PM to 8 PM, featuring vintage fashion, handmade jewelry, woven crafts, custom portraits, and pour-over coffee. A dedicated food court kept the energy flowing, with over ten specialty food stalls offering treats like sweet potato balls, American-style burgers, and Hong Kong iced lemon tea. With beats that don’t stop and voices that won’t be silenced, the Endless Flow! 2025 Cypher Tournament lets the public groove to the rhythm of hip-hop while soaking in the vibrant creative energy of the city! And the excitement doesn’t stop there—Comma Market will return to Taipei Water Park tomorrow (April 27) with its vibrant creative booths, and in celebration, admission to the park will be free all day!

The festivities continue from 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring an extended lineup of bonus stage performances. Whether you're into hip-hop, live music, street food, or creative markets, there’s something for everyone at Gongguan’s Taipei Water Park. If you couldn’t make it today, no worries —every performance and entry from the “Endless Flow! 2025 Cypher Tournament” is available online via our dedicated YouTube and Facebook channels.

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