Every year or so, three Taiwan Navy vessels arrive in Majuro. Known as the ROC Naval Goodwill Squadron, the ships are the flagship Pan-Shi and two frigates, the Kung-Din and the Cheng-Ho. They have on board about 700 officers, midshipmen, and sailors.
Each visit includes events where the crew engages with the local community. A highlight of these is a basketball game, usually held at the Sergeant Solomon Sam court at the College of the Marshall Islands. There is also usually a not-to-be-missed performance by the squadron’s drum and bugle marching band and a display of martial arts at Delap Park.
As well, the Taiwan officers host an open day for the public on the flagship Pan-Shi, which will be at Delap Dock.
