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Taiwan’s ‘Hide & Seek’ named among Japan’s top 50 picture books
The picture book “Hide & Seek (捉迷藏),” created by Page Tsou (鄒駿昇) and published by the National Taiwan Museum (NTM), has been selected for the Top 50 Picture Books of 2025 (Ehon 50) by the Japan School Library Association. The book was recognized for its beautiful illustrations and captivating storytelling. “Hide & Seek” was released in 2022 in both Mandarin and Taigi. Thanks to its clever typography and profound narrative, it was selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition upon its release and later received the 19th Golden Butterfly Awards and the Taiwan International Book Exhibition Award. Translated by award-winning author Higashiyama Akira (東山彰良), the Japanese edition of “Hide & Seek” is now also available. Each cover of the three editions features a different shade of green. Page Tsou noted that the book cover design aims to capture the changing colors of Taiwan’s mountains under sunlight, reflecting the subtle variations found in nature. The NTM explained that “Hide & Seek” is based on the true story of two zoology researchers tracing the elusive Formosan clouded leopards over a span of 150 years. The story seeks to raise readers’ awareness of Taiwan’s mountains and natural ecosystems, the NTM added. The “Ehon 50” is a prestigious picture book list in Japan, selecting outstanding works with educational and artistic value from among more than two thousand new books each year.

Taiwan’s ‘Hide & Seek’ named among Japan’s top 50 picture books

2025-04-30
The picture book “Hide & Seek (捉迷藏),” created by Page Tsou (鄒駿昇) and published by the National Taiwan Museum (NTM), has been selected for the Top 50 Picture Books of 2025 (Ehon 50) by the Japan School Library Association. The book was recognized for its beautiful illustrations and captivating storytelling. “Hide & Seek” was released in 2022 in both Mandarin and Taigi. Thanks to its clever typography and profound narrative, it was selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition upon its release and later received the 19th Golden Butterfly Awards and the Taiwan International Book Exhibition Award. Translated by award-winning author Higashiyama Akira (東山彰良), the Japanese edition of “Hide & Seek” is now also available. Each cover of the three editions features a different shade of green. Page Tsou noted that the book cover design aims to capture the changing colors of Taiwan’s mountains under sunlight, reflecting the subtle variations found in nature. The NTM explained that “Hide & Seek” is based on the true story of two zoology researchers tracing the elusive Formosan clouded leopards over a span of 150 years. The story seeks to raise readers’ awareness of Taiwan’s mountains and natural ecosystems, the NTM added. The “Ehon 50” is a prestigious picture book list in Japan, selecting outstanding works with educational and artistic value from among more than two thousand new books each year.
Bridging Children’s Social-Emotional Learning through Aesthetic Education: 2025 International Symposium & Master Workshop on Aesthetics Education for Young Children
To implement the core philosophy of The Third Ministry of Education (Medium-to-Long Term) Plan for Aesthetic Education, “Aesthetics is life: So we must introduce children to aesthetics from a young age; root aesthetics in our lives; embrace local and international aesthetics; and embrace sustainable practices”, the Ministry of Education (hereinafter referred to as "MOE") has commissioned the National University of Tainan to conduct The Early Childhood Aesthetics Education Cornerstone Project. As part of this initiative, the 2025 International Symposium & Master Workshop on Aesthetics Education for Young Children was held from April 26 to 27, 2025, at the National University of Tainan. This current symposium and workshop respond to MOE's newly launched Mid to Long Term Social and Emotional Learning Program by adopting the theme “Bridging Children’s Social-Emotional Learning through Aesthetic Education”. Three internationally renowned early childhood education experts were invited to share their practical insights and research through a master workshop, keynote speeches, and a roundtable forum. The symposium began on April 26 with a master workshop led by Dr. Julie Dunn from Griffith University, Australia. Through a series of drama-based experiential activities, Dr. Dunn guided educators and students in understanding the operations of dramatic play. At the same time, the workshop explored the application of Drama In Education in Social and Emotional Learning, with the aim of assisting educators to design experience courses that help children’s social and emotional learning. Dr. Julie Dunn also presented a series of practical examples and introduced effective teaching strategies to guide educators in designing drama-based and aesthetic education activities. Dr. Stephanie Sanders-Smith from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delivered a keynote speech entitled “A Hundred Languages of Art: Supporting Children's Communication, Expression, and Democratic Collaboration.” Drawing upon the philosophy of American educator John Dewey, Dr. Sanders-Smith pointed out that a truly holistic education should rethink the way teaching and learning take place, and integrate the social, emotional, and cognitive development of both teachers and students into everyday life. She explored how both teachers and students use diverse languages of behavior and art to develop communication and social-emotional skills through free yet orderly dialogue. On April 27, Dr. Tam Po Chi from The Education University of Hong Kong joined the Roundtable Forum as a panelist. Dr. Tam Po Chi engaged in a dialogue surrounding two local examples of aesthetic education in early childhood: “Everyday Make-Believe Play” by the Affiliated Preschool of the Affiliated Experimental Elementary School of National Chiayi University and “Shoemakers of Caoxiedun” by the Affiliated Preschool of the Yan Feng Elementary School in Nantou County. These cases were discussed from both Eastern and Western perspectives to explore the role of aesthetic education in supporting children’s social-emotional learning. This exchange expanded participants' diverse viewpoints and sparked new possibilities for the future of aesthetic education in early childhood. In addition to international and local expert experience sharing, the forum featured a special session by four teachers who participated in the “2024 Ministry of Education Aesthetic Education Pioneer Teachers' Overseas Training Program.” This presentation titled “Inspiration and Integrated Application of Spanish Literature and Art” highlighted how dialogues with Spanish artworks and aesthetic lifestyles can enrich children’s aesthetic experiences. Drawing on the example of Escola Auditori, a preschool in Barcelona, showcasing early childhood education environments that are both aesthetically engaging and educationally meaningful, the presentation also explored the application of architectural aesthetics and artistic culture in preschool environments. The MOE emphasized that the 2025 International Symposium and Master Workshop showcased the fruitful outcomes of aesthetic education in Taiwan. Moreover, it hopes that international dialogue will inspire theoretical insights and practical innovations, advancing aesthetic education as a means to support young children's social-emotional development in educational settings. For more information, please visit the Aesthetics Education Resource Integration Platform .

Bridging Children’s Social-Emotional Learning through Aesthetic Education: 2025 International Symposium & Master Workshop on Aesthetics Education for Young Children

2025-04-30
To implement the core philosophy of The Third Ministry of Education (Medium-to-Long Term) Plan for Aesthetic Education, “Aesthetics is life: So we must introduce children to aesthetics from a young age; root aesthetics in our lives; embrace local and international aesthetics; and embrace sustainable practices”, the Ministry of Education (hereinafter referred to as "MOE") has commissioned the National University of Tainan to conduct The Early Childhood Aesthetics Education Cornerstone Project. As part of this initiative, the 2025 International Symposium & Master Workshop on Aesthetics Education for Young Children was held from April 26 to 27, 2025, at the National University of Tainan. This current symposium and workshop respond to MOE's newly launched Mid to Long Term Social and Emotional Learning Program by adopting the theme “Bridging Children’s Social-Emotional Learning through Aesthetic Education”. Three internationally renowned early childhood education experts were invited to share their practical insights and research through a master workshop, keynote speeches, and a roundtable forum. The symposium began on April 26 with a master workshop led by Dr. Julie Dunn from Griffith University, Australia. Through a series of drama-based experiential activities, Dr. Dunn guided educators and students in understanding the operations of dramatic play. At the same time, the workshop explored the application of Drama In Education in Social and Emotional Learning, with the aim of assisting educators to design experience courses that help children’s social and emotional learning. Dr. Julie Dunn also presented a series of practical examples and introduced effective teaching strategies to guide educators in designing drama-based and aesthetic education activities. Dr. Stephanie Sanders-Smith from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign delivered a keynote speech entitled “A Hundred Languages of Art: Supporting Children's Communication, Expression, and Democratic Collaboration.” Drawing upon the philosophy of American educator John Dewey, Dr. Sanders-Smith pointed out that a truly holistic education should rethink the way teaching and learning take place, and integrate the social, emotional, and cognitive development of both teachers and students into everyday life. She explored how both teachers and students use diverse languages of behavior and art to develop communication and social-emotional skills through free yet orderly dialogue. On April 27, Dr. Tam Po Chi from The Education University of Hong Kong joined the Roundtable Forum as a panelist. Dr. Tam Po Chi engaged in a dialogue surrounding two local examples of aesthetic education in early childhood: “Everyday Make-Believe Play” by the Affiliated Preschool of the Affiliated Experimental Elementary School of National Chiayi University and “Shoemakers of Caoxiedun” by the Affiliated Preschool of the Yan Feng Elementary School in Nantou County. These cases were discussed from both Eastern and Western perspectives to explore the role of aesthetic education in supporting children’s social-emotional learning. This exchange expanded participants' diverse viewpoints and sparked new possibilities for the future of aesthetic education in early childhood. In addition to international and local expert experience sharing, the forum featured a special session by four teachers who participated in the “2024 Ministry of Education Aesthetic Education Pioneer Teachers' Overseas Training Program.” This presentation titled “Inspiration and Integrated Application of Spanish Literature and Art” highlighted how dialogues with Spanish artworks and aesthetic lifestyles can enrich children’s aesthetic experiences. Drawing on the example of Escola Auditori, a preschool in Barcelona, showcasing early childhood education environments that are both aesthetically engaging and educationally meaningful, the presentation also explored the application of architectural aesthetics and artistic culture in preschool environments. The MOE emphasized that the 2025 International Symposium and Master Workshop showcased the fruitful outcomes of aesthetic education in Taiwan. Moreover, it hopes that international dialogue will inspire theoretical insights and practical innovations, advancing aesthetic education as a means to support young children's social-emotional development in educational settings. For more information, please visit the Aesthetics Education Resource Integration Platform .
Applications Open for the 2025 Subsidy Program by the Sports Administration to Build a Healthy and Energetic Workplace through Corporate Recruitment of Sports Instructors
To promote diverse employment opportunities for sports talents and encourage enterprises to promote employee sports activities, the Sports Administration (SA) launched the "Corporate Recruitment of Sports Instructors" project in 2018. This project encourages enterprises to hire sports instructors and provides subsidies for organizing employee sports activities, with the goal of enhancing sports culture and vitality in the workplace. To date, 645 sports instructors have been hired, and over 2,300 employee sports events with more than 570,000 participants have been subsidized. The 2025 “Subsidy Program for Corporate Recruitment of Sports Instructors” is now accepting online applications, with a deadline of September 14, 2025. Enterprises are encouraged to participate in promoting employee sports activities. This year, the program offers increased subsidies, with companies hiring new sports instructors eligible for up to NT$2.45 million in funding for employee sports activities. Companies that continue to employ previous instructors will receive an additional NT$150,000 subsidy per instructor. To promote the overall sports culture in companies and encourage enterprise exchange, this year the project will also organize "Corporate Sports Events." To encourage enterprises to participate, the subsidy has been increased by NT$50,000. Details of the events and participation will be announced on the "iSports Information Platform" event webpage. Companies are invited to actively register and strive for honors. The aim is to encourage employees to stay fit in daily life and use sports events as a way to make friends. The SA also offers additional free incentive measures, including "Technological Fitness Testing," "Sports Celebrity/Ambassador Lectures," "Consultation Services," and "Sports Instructor Training Courses." These aim to help enterprises promote employee sports activities and activate human resources within the company. Enterprises interested in applying can contact the Project Management Center and use the “iSports Information Platform” for online job matching with sports professionals. For more details, visit the event webpage or call 02-7737-8089.

Applications Open for the 2025 Subsidy Program by the Sports Administration to Build a Healthy and Energetic Workplace through Corporate Recruitment of Sports Instructors

2025-04-30
To promote diverse employment opportunities for sports talents and encourage enterprises to promote employee sports activities, the Sports Administration (SA) launched the "Corporate Recruitment of Sports Instructors" project in 2018. This project encourages enterprises to hire sports instructors and provides subsidies for organizing employee sports activities, with the goal of enhancing sports culture and vitality in the workplace. To date, 645 sports instructors have been hired, and over 2,300 employee sports events with more than 570,000 participants have been subsidized. The 2025 “Subsidy Program for Corporate Recruitment of Sports Instructors” is now accepting online applications, with a deadline of September 14, 2025. Enterprises are encouraged to participate in promoting employee sports activities. This year, the program offers increased subsidies, with companies hiring new sports instructors eligible for up to NT$2.45 million in funding for employee sports activities. Companies that continue to employ previous instructors will receive an additional NT$150,000 subsidy per instructor. To promote the overall sports culture in companies and encourage enterprise exchange, this year the project will also organize "Corporate Sports Events." To encourage enterprises to participate, the subsidy has been increased by NT$50,000. Details of the events and participation will be announced on the "iSports Information Platform" event webpage. Companies are invited to actively register and strive for honors. The aim is to encourage employees to stay fit in daily life and use sports events as a way to make friends. The SA also offers additional free incentive measures, including "Technological Fitness Testing," "Sports Celebrity/Ambassador Lectures," "Consultation Services," and "Sports Instructor Training Courses." These aim to help enterprises promote employee sports activities and activate human resources within the company. Enterprises interested in applying can contact the Project Management Center and use the “iSports Information Platform” for online job matching with sports professionals. For more details, visit the event webpage or call 02-7737-8089.
NTM launches exhibitions honoring late Taiwan artist Chen Cheng-po
Celebrating the designation of a minor planet as “Chenchengpo” in honor of the late Taiwanese artist Chen Cheng-po (陳澄波), the National Taiwan Museum (NTM) launched the mini-exhibition “666166 Chenchengpo (陳澄波小行星微型展)” at its Railway Department Park, along with the online exhibition “Rediscovering Taiwan: Chen Cheng-po’s 130th Birthday Anniversary Exhibition (走揣・咱的所在：陳澄波百三特展)” on Apr. 21. Chen Cheng-po (1895-1947) is one of the most iconic figures in the history of Taiwanese fine art. He was the first Taiwanese artist selected for the Imperial Art Exhibition during the Japanese colonial era. Chen’s paintings mostly portrayed natural and city landscapes that expressed a sense of simplicity and purity in its serious composition. His unique brushwork, which was influenced by concepts derived from traditional Chinese ink paintings, coupled with the use of bold colors, developed into a distinctive style that made him a pioneer of modern art in Taiwan. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to Taiwanese art and culture, National Central University (國立中央大學) named minor planet no. 666166 “Chenchengpo.” At the ceremony, Minister of Culture Li Yuan remarked that both the naming of the planet and the online exhibition exemplify the integration of art and science. He expressed gratitude to Chen for his pioneering role in the development of fine arts in Taiwan. Both “666166 Chenchengpo” and “Rediscovering Taiwan: Chen Cheng-po’s 130th Birthday Anniversary Exhibition” run through May 11. For more information, visit the NTM official website.

NTM launches exhibitions honoring late Taiwan artist Chen Cheng-po

2025-04-24
Celebrating the designation of a minor planet as “Chenchengpo” in honor of the late Taiwanese artist Chen Cheng-po (陳澄波), the National Taiwan Museum (NTM) launched the mini-exhibition “666166 Chenchengpo (陳澄波小行星微型展)” at its Railway Department Park, along with the online exhibition “Rediscovering Taiwan: Chen Cheng-po’s 130th Birthday Anniversary Exhibition (走揣・咱的所在：陳澄波百三特展)” on Apr. 21. Chen Cheng-po (1895-1947) is one of the most iconic figures in the history of Taiwanese fine art. He was the first Taiwanese artist selected for the Imperial Art Exhibition during the Japanese colonial era. Chen’s paintings mostly portrayed natural and city landscapes that expressed a sense of simplicity and purity in its serious composition. His unique brushwork, which was influenced by concepts derived from traditional Chinese ink paintings, coupled with the use of bold colors, developed into a distinctive style that made him a pioneer of modern art in Taiwan. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to Taiwanese art and culture, National Central University (國立中央大學) named minor planet no. 666166 “Chenchengpo.” At the ceremony, Minister of Culture Li Yuan remarked that both the naming of the planet and the online exhibition exemplify the integration of art and science. He expressed gratitude to Chen for his pioneering role in the development of fine arts in Taiwan. Both “666166 Chenchengpo” and “Rediscovering Taiwan: Chen Cheng-po’s 130th Birthday Anniversary Exhibition” run through May 11. For more information, visit the NTM official website.
NMH presents exhibition on 90-year-old master artist Zai-Qian Lee
The National Museum of History (NMH) inaugurated the exhibition “Across Generations: Solo Exhibition of Zai-Qian Lee (穿越世代－李再鈐個展)” on Apr. 21. The exhibition is part of the NMH’s “Masters of Art” special exhibition series, centered on the theme “Our Shared History, the Masters Who Made It (大家的歷史・歷史的大家).” Zai-Qian Lee (李再鈐) is a master artist whose career spans different centuries and provides a commentary on the times from his own unique perspective. This exhibition not only showcases the nonagenarian’s lifelong creative journey but also his tireless pursuit of the arts. The exhibits on display encompass a diverse range of Lee’s artworks, including sculptures, ink wash paintings, calligraphy, and installations. Divided into three galleries, the first section consists of the “Minimal to Infinite” series. Western Minimalism and the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching (道德經) inspired this exploration into the essence of art through rational geometric shapes. The second section focuses on the concept of “Element,” offering a philosophical examination from the microcosmic to the macrocosmic level in response to the challenges of the digital era and the metaverse. In the third section, “Echoes of the Past,” calligraphy, ink wash paintings, and small sculptures serve as the media through which Lee conveys his reshaping and reinterpretation of traditional culture. At the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Culture Li Yuan praised Lee as a trailblazer in Taiwan’s art scene, whose creative vision and avant-garde works have inspired generations of artists. The exhibition runs through June 8. For more information, visit the NMH official website and Facebook page.

NMH presents exhibition on 90-year-old master artist Zai-Qian Lee

2025-04-24
The National Museum of History (NMH) inaugurated the exhibition “Across Generations: Solo Exhibition of Zai-Qian Lee (穿越世代－李再鈐個展)” on Apr. 21. The exhibition is part of the NMH’s “Masters of Art” special exhibition series, centered on the theme “Our Shared History, the Masters Who Made It (大家的歷史・歷史的大家).” Zai-Qian Lee (李再鈐) is a master artist whose career spans different centuries and provides a commentary on the times from his own unique perspective. This exhibition not only showcases the nonagenarian’s lifelong creative journey but also his tireless pursuit of the arts. The exhibits on display encompass a diverse range of Lee’s artworks, including sculptures, ink wash paintings, calligraphy, and installations. Divided into three galleries, the first section consists of the “Minimal to Infinite” series. Western Minimalism and the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching (道德經) inspired this exploration into the essence of art through rational geometric shapes. The second section focuses on the concept of “Element,” offering a philosophical examination from the microcosmic to the macrocosmic level in response to the challenges of the digital era and the metaverse. In the third section, “Echoes of the Past,” calligraphy, ink wash paintings, and small sculptures serve as the media through which Lee conveys his reshaping and reinterpretation of traditional culture. At the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Culture Li Yuan praised Lee as a trailblazer in Taiwan’s art scene, whose creative vision and avant-garde works have inspired generations of artists. The exhibition runs through June 8. For more information, visit the NMH official website and Facebook page.