Military Day Lotte Tigers Fan Fest, Army Commander Opens Game, Apache Show Ignites Crowd

In celebration of the upcoming 93rd Military Day and to further bridge the gap between the armed forces and the public, the Army Headquarters partnered today (Feb. 2) with the Chinese Professional Baseball League’s Rakuten Monkeys team to host a highly anticipated “Ami Party” themed day at Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium. The event, which combined defense elements with professional baseball culture, attracted a full house of fans and, through a carefully arranged opening ceremony and aerial display, showcased the army’s disciplined combat readiness and people‑oriented image, allowing the public to feel the importance of national defense amid the stadium’s fervent atmosphere.

During the highly anticipated opening ceremony, Army Commander‑General Lu Kun‑xiu donned a baseball uniform and took the mound as a pitcher