Taiwan in Time: The ‘civil servant crooner’
Cheng Jih-ching was known for his energetic performances even at the age of 90, making a name for himself while working for the highway department
By Han Cheung / Staff reporter
Jan. 11 to Jan. 17
Cheng Jih-ching (鄭日清) tried hard to keep a low profile at his regular job, but that was impossible for a person who had already won three national singing contests, recorded two acclaimed albums and was in high demand for Taiwan’s then-burgeoning live variety show scene.
The popular “Baritone King” (中音歌王) worked quietly as a draftsman at the Directorate General of Highways during the day, and rushed off on his bicycle after work to entertain fans in his energetic “dance-move-sing” (跳動唱) signature style.
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