Taiwan city’s ‘Lady Gaga Day’ marks diva’s visit

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TAIPEI—A city in central Taiwan has made July 3 “Lady Gaga Day” to mark the pop diva’s highly anticipated first concert on the island, officials said Thursday.

Taichung city will present the city’s key to Lady Gaga and festoon the streets with flags featuring her photograph, the city government said.

Organizers will also host a creativity contest to encourage fans to come up with bold and daring designs reflecting her spirit, they said.

The 25-year-old singer, ranked this year’s most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine, is among the most popular international entertainers in Taiwan.

The single concert, which will be attended by 4,000 fans, is part of a five-day tour promotional tour of Taiwan by Lady Gaga.