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MOC unveils the inaugural Youth Comic Awards winners
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) launched the inaugural Youth Comic Awards this year as an extension of the Golden Comic Awards and announced the winners on Dec. 8. Standing out among more than 250 submissions, the Gold Prize in the group category was awarded to “About Love, Four Leaf Clover” by Taoyuan Municipal Yang Ming Senior High School (桃園市立陽明高中), while the Gold Prize in the individual category went to Chiang I-cheng (江翊丞)’s “Microphone (傳聲筒).” According to the panel of judges, as comics play a significant role in the global entertainment industry, the Youth Comic Awards aim to promote comic creation among young people and cultivate emerging Taiwanese comic talent from an early age. The first edition of the Youth Comic Awards showcased the vibrant creativity of young participants. Entries in the group category demonstrated strong skills, compelling storytelling, and thoughtful thematic exploration. Meanwhile, works in the individual category exhibited maturity in illustration techniques and visual narrative design. Overall, the winning works displayed a high level of artistic quality and potential. The MOC stated that the award ceremony will take place in January 2026, during which a total of 47 awards amounting to NT$1.23 million will be presented. For more information, visit the Golden Comic Awards’ official website.

MOC unveils the inaugural Youth Comic Awards winners

2025-12-10
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) launched the inaugural Youth Comic Awards this year as an extension of the Golden Comic Awards and announced the winners on Dec. 8. Standing out among more than 250 submissions, the Gold Prize in the group category was awarded to “About Love, Four Leaf Clover” by Taoyuan Municipal Yang Ming Senior High School (桃園市立陽明高中), while the Gold Prize in the individual category went to Chiang I-cheng (江翊丞)’s “Microphone (傳聲筒).” According to the panel of judges, as comics play a significant role in the global entertainment industry, the Youth Comic Awards aim to promote comic creation among young people and cultivate emerging Taiwanese comic talent from an early age. The first edition of the Youth Comic Awards showcased the vibrant creativity of young participants. Entries in the group category demonstrated strong skills, compelling storytelling, and thoughtful thematic exploration. Meanwhile, works in the individual category exhibited maturity in illustration techniques and visual narrative design. Overall, the winning works displayed a high level of artistic quality and potential. The MOC stated that the award ceremony will take place in January 2026, during which a total of 47 awards amounting to NT$1.23 million will be presented. For more information, visit the Golden Comic Awards’ official website.
National Human Rights Museum marks 2025 Human Rights Day
The National Human Rights Museum (NHRM) held the 2025 Human Rights Day event on Dec. 6 at the Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park in Taipei. President Lai Ching-te, Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思), NHRM Director Hung Shih-fang (洪世芳), as well as former political prisoners and their family members, and other distinguished guests attended the event. President Lai paid tribute to and expressed gratitude toward the former political prisoners, acknowledging that their sacrifices helped pave the way for Taiwan’s democracy. He stated that transitional justice is an ongoing process and emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting human rights education nationwide. He highlighted that, to date, the government has issued more than 4,000 “reputation-restoring” certificates to former political prisoners as part of efforts to amend past injustices. Minister Li outlined various initiatives launched by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the NHRM to promote human rights and transitional justice, including the updated name inscriptions at the Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park, which have now commemorated over ten thousand victims of political persecution. Additionally, the MOC has opened public applications for sites with potential transitional justice significance and launched the Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival and the “Flowers of Freedom” exhibition at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The NHRM stated that it is dedicated to bringing the public closer to the nation’s history, fostering dialogue, and safeguarding the values of democracy and human rights. ­

National Human Rights Museum marks 2025 Human Rights Day

2025-12-10
The National Human Rights Museum (NHRM) held the 2025 Human Rights Day event on Dec. 6 at the Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park in Taipei. President Lai Ching-te, Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思), NHRM Director Hung Shih-fang (洪世芳), as well as former political prisoners and their family members, and other distinguished guests attended the event. President Lai paid tribute to and expressed gratitude toward the former political prisoners, acknowledging that their sacrifices helped pave the way for Taiwan’s democracy. He stated that transitional justice is an ongoing process and emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting human rights education nationwide. He highlighted that, to date, the government has issued more than 4,000 “reputation-restoring” certificates to former political prisoners as part of efforts to amend past injustices. Minister Li outlined various initiatives launched by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the NHRM to promote human rights and transitional justice, including the updated name inscriptions at the Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park, which have now commemorated over ten thousand victims of political persecution. Additionally, the MOC has opened public applications for sites with potential transitional justice significance and launched the Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival and the “Flowers of Freedom” exhibition at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The NHRM stated that it is dedicated to bringing the public closer to the nation’s history, fostering dialogue, and safeguarding the values of democracy and human rights. ­
Traditional performing art preserver Chen Pao-kuei passes away at 86
Chen Pao-kuei (陳寶貴), a preserver of the traditional performing art “liam kua (唸歌),” passed away on Nov. 24 at the age of 86. Upon hearing this news, Minister of Culture Li Yuan expressed his deepest condolences and commended Chen’s lifelong devotion to preserving and transmitting this traditional art. Liam kua, also known as chant-song, a traditional performing art practiced in Taiwan for over three centuries, blends music, singing, and storytelling. Born in 1939, Chen grew up surrounded by traditional opera and was deeply influenced by nanguan (南管) and Taiwanese opera. In addition to her outstanding singing techniques, she excelled in storytelling, which shaped her distinctive performing style. She met her performing partner Chen Mei-chu (陳美珠) in her teenage years, and despite being illiterate, both trained diligently for their performances. Renowned for their memorization of more than a hundred songs and their improvisational ability, they became known as the “treasures of Taiwanese liam kua.” In 1989, the duo brought their performances to television, receiving positive reviews for their superb vocals, storytelling, and versatility in portraying diverse roles. As the first of their kind to introduce this traditional art to television, they achieved a significant breakthrough and were recognized by the New Taipei Government as preservers of liam kua in 2016. According to the Ministry of Culture, Chen remained active in stage performances in her later years and served as a consultant for the Taiwan Liam-kua Troupe (台灣唸歌團), teaching yueqin playing and singing across various regions of the country. Her dedication to promoting Taiwan’s traditional performing arts has left a profound and lasting impact on the field.

Traditional performing art preserver Chen Pao-kuei passes away at 86

2025-12-01
Chen Pao-kuei (陳寶貴), a preserver of the traditional performing art “liam kua (唸歌),” passed away on Nov. 24 at the age of 86. Upon hearing this news, Minister of Culture Li Yuan expressed his deepest condolences and commended Chen’s lifelong devotion to preserving and transmitting this traditional art. Liam kua, also known as chant-song, a traditional performing art practiced in Taiwan for over three centuries, blends music, singing, and storytelling. Born in 1939, Chen grew up surrounded by traditional opera and was deeply influenced by nanguan (南管) and Taiwanese opera. In addition to her outstanding singing techniques, she excelled in storytelling, which shaped her distinctive performing style. She met her performing partner Chen Mei-chu (陳美珠) in her teenage years, and despite being illiterate, both trained diligently for their performances. Renowned for their memorization of more than a hundred songs and their improvisational ability, they became known as the “treasures of Taiwanese liam kua.” In 1989, the duo brought their performances to television, receiving positive reviews for their superb vocals, storytelling, and versatility in portraying diverse roles. As the first of their kind to introduce this traditional art to television, they achieved a significant breakthrough and were recognized by the New Taipei Government as preservers of liam kua in 2016. According to the Ministry of Culture, Chen remained active in stage performances in her later years and served as a consultant for the Taiwan Liam-kua Troupe (台灣唸歌團), teaching yueqin playing and singing across various regions of the country. Her dedication to promoting Taiwan’s traditional performing arts has left a profound and lasting impact on the field.
CKS Memorial Hall launches exhibition on Taiwan’s democratic journey
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall unveiled its permanent exhibition, “Flowers of Freedom (自由花蕊),” on Nov. 24, showcasing the development of democracy and liberty in Taiwan since 1945. Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思), Legislator Ngalim Tiunn (張雅琳), along with social activists and families of political victims, attended the opening ceremony. Minister Li remarked that in the 45 years since the establishment of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan has undergone significant transformation, and the memorial hall has held different meanings for different people. He noted that although the hall was originally intended to commemorate an individual, it has become a starting point for democratic movements, including the 2013 anti-nuclear demonstration in which he personally participated. Minister Li also expressed hope that the new exhibition will surpass the 350,000 visitors recorded by the previous exhibition, “Taiwan’s Long Walk to Freedom of Speech (自由的靈魂vs.獨裁者：臺灣言論自由之路),” and foster a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s history among the general public. The “Flowers of Freedom” is divided into five sections—“Waves of Change,” “The Era of Imposed Silence,” “The Road to Freedom of Speech in Taiwan,” “Trauma,” and “Brilliant Blossoms.” The exhibition highlights the shared experiences between Taiwan and other democratic countries in their pursuit of freedom. For more exhibition, visit the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall’s official website.

CKS Memorial Hall launches exhibition on Taiwan’s democratic journey

2025-11-26
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall unveiled its permanent exhibition, “Flowers of Freedom (自由花蕊),” on Nov. 24, showcasing the development of democracy and liberty in Taiwan since 1945. Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思), Legislator Ngalim Tiunn (張雅琳), along with social activists and families of political victims, attended the opening ceremony. Minister Li remarked that in the 45 years since the establishment of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan has undergone significant transformation, and the memorial hall has held different meanings for different people. He noted that although the hall was originally intended to commemorate an individual, it has become a starting point for democratic movements, including the 2013 anti-nuclear demonstration in which he personally participated. Minister Li also expressed hope that the new exhibition will surpass the 350,000 visitors recorded by the previous exhibition, “Taiwan’s Long Walk to Freedom of Speech (自由的靈魂vs.獨裁者：臺灣言論自由之路),” and foster a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s history among the general public. The “Flowers of Freedom” is divided into five sections—“Waves of Change,” “The Era of Imposed Silence,” “The Road to Freedom of Speech in Taiwan,” “Trauma,” and “Brilliant Blossoms.” The exhibition highlights the shared experiences between Taiwan and other democratic countries in their pursuit of freedom. For more exhibition, visit the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall’s official website.
Three Taiwanese films honored at Asian World Film Festival
As the 2026 Academy Awards draw near, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) have collaborated to present Taiwan’s Oscar contenders—“Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩)”, “Side A: A Summer Day (A面：我的一天)”, and “From Island to Island (由島至島)”—at the Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) and the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. Notably, “Left-Handed Girl” won the AWFF Audience Award and its lead actress Nina Ye (葉子綺) received the Snow Leopard Rising Star Award, as announced on Nov. 20. The AWFF hosted a “Focus on Taiwan” screening event on Nov. 14, with “Side A: A Summer Day” as the opening film, with director Wan Kin-fai (溫景輝) in attendance. The event was also joined by acclaimed U.S. director Sean Baker, producer and co-writer of “Left-Handed Girl.” With “Side A: A Summer Day”, his debut short film, making its North American premiere, Wan described the experience as an “American dream come true!” Meanwhile, director Lau Kek-huat (廖克發) of “From Island to Island” also attended the screening. Despite its five-hour runtime, the documentary held the audience’s full attention and resonated strongly during the post-screening Q&A. The Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles noted that the screenings not only showcased Taiwan’s filmmaking strengths across diverse formats but also fostered deeper support from international partners.

Three Taiwanese films honored at Asian World Film Festival

2025-11-26
As the 2026 Academy Awards draw near, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) have collaborated to present Taiwan’s Oscar contenders—“Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩)”, “Side A: A Summer Day (A面：我的一天)”, and “From Island to Island (由島至島)”—at the Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) and the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. Notably, “Left-Handed Girl” won the AWFF Audience Award and its lead actress Nina Ye (葉子綺) received the Snow Leopard Rising Star Award, as announced on Nov. 20. The AWFF hosted a “Focus on Taiwan” screening event on Nov. 14, with “Side A: A Summer Day” as the opening film, with director Wan Kin-fai (溫景輝) in attendance. The event was also joined by acclaimed U.S. director Sean Baker, producer and co-writer of “Left-Handed Girl.” With “Side A: A Summer Day”, his debut short film, making its North American premiere, Wan described the experience as an “American dream come true!” Meanwhile, director Lau Kek-huat (廖克發) of “From Island to Island” also attended the screening. Despite its five-hour runtime, the documentary held the audience’s full attention and resonated strongly during the post-screening Q&A. The Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles noted that the screenings not only showcased Taiwan’s filmmaking strengths across diverse formats but also fostered deeper support from international partners.