r the annual outdoor music festival on April 4-7. Police said they will crack down on the sale and use of illegal drugs, as in previous years. Organizers of the "Spring Scream," "Spring Music Festival," and "Moonlight" said they expect more young people to take part in the activities due to the three-day holidays over the weekend.
Many Taipei residents, including gay groups, have started purchasing admission tickets on the Internet.
Some package tour operators offer a flat charge of around NT$4,000 to NT$5,000, including meals and hotel room, in total costs for each person.
In addition to singing and dancing along with entertainers, party goers are likely boost drug transactions and sales of condoms, during the long holidays that include the traditional Tomb Sweeping Day designated for people to clean their ancestors' tombs.
To ensure appropriate behavior at the music festival, the National Park Administration has decided to confine the concerts and associated activities to three spots on the southwest coast of the Kenting National Park in Pingtung County.
One of the designated places is at Ouluanpi, the southern tip of the island.
To the northwest are Dajianshan (Big Sharp Mountain) camping site and Maobitou (Cat's Nose).
Police said drug dealers are also preparing to go south to meet the surge in demand for their products.
A police officer said the anti-drugs campaign has been facing mounting challenges because many concert goers are now using technologically advanced mobile telecom devices for communications and avoid raids by the police.
But the police will not let up on the crackdown on drug sales and other illegal activities, the officer added.
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