Kev Lee of Consider The Meek recently posted about the controversy surrounding the 228 Festival. The event is a celebration of the Taiwanese democracy as well as a remembrance for the hundreds of Taiwanese people massacred on February 28th, 1947.

The event has drawn controversy because as a celebration of independence, it's likely to incur some wrath from China who believe Taiwan to be a part of the country and have aimed 800 missiles at the small island.

Kev explains:

There have been some opposition from a very concentrated minority who have accused the 228 festival of being more harm than good. These people have claimed that the issue of Taiwan independence surrounding the festival, and the public display of being "Taiwanese" may lead to more conflict with China. However, they have not considered the postive international reaction from this festival. International acts like Muse, Strike Anywhere and Akiakane come to rock out on an island of 23 million people who are constantly under threat, ignored, exploited and isolated. Whether you agree with "saying yes to Taiwan" or not, the 228 festival has become a demonstration of peace and solidarity between peoples, which also includes people from China.

Muse, Strike Anywhere, Consider the Meek and many other acts will be performing at the festival. The show takes place tonight in Taiwan.