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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.
Promoting Student Water Sports and Cultivating Local Professional Training Talent
The Sports Administration (SA) focuses on promoting student water sports and safety. In 2024, it commissioned National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology to create the "Open Water Sports Education Center," which developed modules for "Canoeing" and "SUP" with detailed operation guidelines. This year, the SA will refine safety measures and activity materials based on feedback from the 2024 workshops, advancing the water talent training system. Since its launch, the program has supported the "Ocean Taiwan" policy, holding 266 sessions with 11,227 participants from 2021 to 2024. Additionally, 44 student experience camps with 1,898 participants have been organized to enhance water safety awareness. During the promotion of student water sports, the SA identified a shortage and skills gap among water sports instructors at front-line schools. To address this challenge, the SA formulated the "Regional Cooperation and Open Water Sports Seed Talent Training Module" in 2024, in collaboration with regional center water sports experts. This initiative led to the development of structured modules for Open Water Safety, Canoeing, and SUP. In 2024, two talent development workshops were held in northern and southern Taiwan, enhancing water safety awareness through interactive teaching, establishing teaching indicators, core knowledge points, and practical operation methods, covering SUP and canoeing skills guidance. 55 current teachers from the northern, central, and southern Taiwan were invited to participate in the research and development of water self-rescue, canoeing, and SUP activity process design, and water sports talent training mechanism introduced to resolve the shortage of water sports instructors and improve the professional quality of water activity personnel, nurturing a high-quality water sports environment. Additionally, water sports instructor training will be expanded to strengthen the development model for teaching talent and establish a foundation for a systematic operation mechanism. The aim is to integrate talent resources, build team consensus, and create an advanced, diverse water activity promotion system. The program will also continue identifying challenges in promoting student water sports and developing solutions. Regional water sports programs will mandate water safety education, including self-assessments and safety checks, to improve students' understanding of water sports and safety. The SA also stated that, in terms of horizontal links, regional center schools have actively visited and assisted many satellite schools. The cooperation mechanism has enhanced water safety education, with 49 events held. In the future, the SA will continue to expand student engagement in open water sports by leveraging the resources and partnerships of regional center schools. These efforts aim to increase participation across all educational levels, cultivate students’ awareness of water safety, and promote the concept of "getting close to the ocean and learning from the ocean." Ultimately, this will contribute to enhancing ocean literacy among students throughout Taiwan.

Promoting Student Water Sports and Cultivating Local Professional Training Talent

2025-04-24
The Sports Administration (SA) focuses on promoting student water sports and safety. In 2024, it commissioned National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology to create the "Open Water Sports Education Center," which developed modules for "Canoeing" and "SUP" with detailed operation guidelines. This year, the SA will refine safety measures and activity materials based on feedback from the 2024 workshops, advancing the water talent training system. Since its launch, the program has supported the "Ocean Taiwan" policy, holding 266 sessions with 11,227 participants from 2021 to 2024. Additionally, 44 student experience camps with 1,898 participants have been organized to enhance water safety awareness. During the promotion of student water sports, the SA identified a shortage and skills gap among water sports instructors at front-line schools. To address this challenge, the SA formulated the "Regional Cooperation and Open Water Sports Seed Talent Training Module" in 2024, in collaboration with regional center water sports experts. This initiative led to the development of structured modules for Open Water Safety, Canoeing, and SUP. In 2024, two talent development workshops were held in northern and southern Taiwan, enhancing water safety awareness through interactive teaching, establishing teaching indicators, core knowledge points, and practical operation methods, covering SUP and canoeing skills guidance. 55 current teachers from the northern, central, and southern Taiwan were invited to participate in the research and development of water self-rescue, canoeing, and SUP activity process design, and water sports talent training mechanism introduced to resolve the shortage of water sports instructors and improve the professional quality of water activity personnel, nurturing a high-quality water sports environment. Additionally, water sports instructor training will be expanded to strengthen the development model for teaching talent and establish a foundation for a systematic operation mechanism. The aim is to integrate talent resources, build team consensus, and create an advanced, diverse water activity promotion system. The program will also continue identifying challenges in promoting student water sports and developing solutions. Regional water sports programs will mandate water safety education, including self-assessments and safety checks, to improve students' understanding of water sports and safety. The SA also stated that, in terms of horizontal links, regional center schools have actively visited and assisted many satellite schools. The cooperation mechanism has enhanced water safety education, with 49 events held. In the future, the SA will continue to expand student engagement in open water sports by leveraging the resources and partnerships of regional center schools. These efforts aim to increase participation across all educational levels, cultivate students’ awareness of water safety, and promote the concept of "getting close to the ocean and learning from the ocean." Ultimately, this will contribute to enhancing ocean literacy among students throughout Taiwan.
Intensive training for the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Summer World University Games begin The Sports Administration provides strong logistical support
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games (Rhine-Ruhr 2025) are scheduled to be held from July 16 to 27 this year in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany. The selection procedures for each competition category have been completed and announced. Taiwan’s athletes are expected to participate in 15 sports, including athletics, swimming, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, fencing, judo, taekwondo, archery, badminton, rowing, and beach volleyball. The selected training teams began their intensive training camps from February 1 of this year. The Sports Administration (SA) stated that in order to align training and participation efforts with various international competitions and to strive for excellent results at this year’s Rhine-Ruhr 2025, training for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games and the current Rhine-Ruhr 2025 began immediately after the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Since there is a high overlap in sports categories and athletes between the FISU World University Games and the Olympic/Asian Games, and most of our elite athletes are also university students, the training strategy for this Rhine-Ruhr 2025 integrates the preparation for both the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 and the 2026 Asian Games. This integrated training system ensures continuity and coordination across different competitions. In line with the “Implementation Plan for the Training and Participation of National Teams in International Multisport Competitions,” the goal is to continuously develop outstanding athletes in various sports. The objective is for Taiwan's athletes to match or surpass their best-ever overseas performance—7th place in the national rankings—and build a solid foundation for success at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. The SA emphasized that the goals for participating in Rhein-Ruhr 2025 are not only to achieve the best results but also to gain international competition experience for future training plans. In line with this strategy, Taiwan will send teams for various team sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and beach volleyball. The total number of athletes is expected to reach around 200, with the delegation totaling approximately 290 members. In preparation for Rhein-Ruhr 2025 and to provide optimal logistical support for athletes, SA Director-General Cheng Shih-Chung, along with colleagues from the SA, the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation (CTUSF), the National Sports Training Center (NSTC), and the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS), visited Essen and Berlin, Germany, from February 4 to 12, after the Lunar New Year. The team conducted site visits to planned logistics stations (for meals, sports protection, physiotherapy, and training) and met with Prof. Dr. Shieh, Jhy-Wey of the Taipei Representative Office in Germany, and local Taiwanese community members. With the help of local resources, they aimed to establish and ensure the functionality of logistics stations for Rhein-Ruhr 2025. The team visited over ten locations, including apartments, hotels, gyms, sports centers, and physiotherapy clinics, assessing factors such as space, equipment quality, amenities, and proximity to competition venues to select the most suitable sites. Going forward, the SA will continue to monitor the training progress and needs of the various sports training teams. In collaboration with the NSTC and the TISS, we will provide comprehensive logistical support and services in line with the training plans. The aim is to offer complete behind-the-scenes support for the national teams, ensuring that athletes and coaches preparing for the Rhein-Ruhr 2025 can focus fully on their training and strive for the best possible results.

Intensive training for the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Summer World University Games begin The Sports Administration provides strong logistical support

2025-04-24
The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games (Rhine-Ruhr 2025) are scheduled to be held from July 16 to 27 this year in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany. The selection procedures for each competition category have been completed and announced. Taiwan’s athletes are expected to participate in 15 sports, including athletics, swimming, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, fencing, judo, taekwondo, archery, badminton, rowing, and beach volleyball. The selected training teams began their intensive training camps from February 1 of this year. The Sports Administration (SA) stated that in order to align training and participation efforts with various international competitions and to strive for excellent results at this year’s Rhine-Ruhr 2025, training for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games and the current Rhine-Ruhr 2025 began immediately after the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Since there is a high overlap in sports categories and athletes between the FISU World University Games and the Olympic/Asian Games, and most of our elite athletes are also university students, the training strategy for this Rhine-Ruhr 2025 integrates the preparation for both the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 and the 2026 Asian Games. This integrated training system ensures continuity and coordination across different competitions. In line with the “Implementation Plan for the Training and Participation of National Teams in International Multisport Competitions,” the goal is to continuously develop outstanding athletes in various sports. The objective is for Taiwan's athletes to match or surpass their best-ever overseas performance—7th place in the national rankings—and build a solid foundation for success at the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games. The SA emphasized that the goals for participating in Rhein-Ruhr 2025 are not only to achieve the best results but also to gain international competition experience for future training plans. In line with this strategy, Taiwan will send teams for various team sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and beach volleyball. The total number of athletes is expected to reach around 200, with the delegation totaling approximately 290 members. In preparation for Rhein-Ruhr 2025 and to provide optimal logistical support for athletes, SA Director-General Cheng Shih-Chung, along with colleagues from the SA, the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation (CTUSF), the National Sports Training Center (NSTC), and the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS), visited Essen and Berlin, Germany, from February 4 to 12, after the Lunar New Year. The team conducted site visits to planned logistics stations (for meals, sports protection, physiotherapy, and training) and met with Prof. Dr. Shieh, Jhy-Wey of the Taipei Representative Office in Germany, and local Taiwanese community members. With the help of local resources, they aimed to establish and ensure the functionality of logistics stations for Rhein-Ruhr 2025. The team visited over ten locations, including apartments, hotels, gyms, sports centers, and physiotherapy clinics, assessing factors such as space, equipment quality, amenities, and proximity to competition venues to select the most suitable sites. Going forward, the SA will continue to monitor the training progress and needs of the various sports training teams. In collaboration with the NSTC and the TISS, we will provide comprehensive logistical support and services in line with the training plans. The aim is to offer complete behind-the-scenes support for the national teams, ensuring that athletes and coaches preparing for the Rhein-Ruhr 2025 can focus fully on their training and strive for the best possible results.
NMTL to kick off ‘2025 United Nations of Stories’ on Apr. 26
The “2025 United Nations of Stories (2025故事聯合國)” program, hosted by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL), will open on Apr. 26. This year, the program will feature picture books and stories from Taiwan, the U.S., India, Belgium, the U.K., and South Korea, offering magical and exciting cultural adventures for children across the country. Since its launch in 2021, the NMTL’s “United Nations of Stories” program has collaborated with international partners to present multilingual storytelling experiences. To date, the NMTL has worked with 15 foreign institutions, introduced 28 international picture books, and welcomed nearly 5,000 participants. This year’s program is presented in partnership with the Kaohsiung Branch of the American Institute in Taiwan, the Taipei Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the India Taipei Association, Wallonia-Brussels International, and Fulbright Taiwan. Notably, Fulbright Taiwan will host a session conducted entirely in English, aiming to foster greater interest in foreign language learning among participants. The event will run through Sept. 27, with 20 storytelling sessions scheduled on designated Saturday mornings, open for children aged 3 and 12. For more information and registration, visit: https://reurl.cc/VY4YpZ.

NMTL to kick off ‘2025 United Nations of Stories’ on Apr. 26

2025-04-21
The “2025 United Nations of Stories (2025故事聯合國)” program, hosted by the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL), will open on Apr. 26. This year, the program will feature picture books and stories from Taiwan, the U.S., India, Belgium, the U.K., and South Korea, offering magical and exciting cultural adventures for children across the country. Since its launch in 2021, the NMTL’s “United Nations of Stories” program has collaborated with international partners to present multilingual storytelling experiences. To date, the NMTL has worked with 15 foreign institutions, introduced 28 international picture books, and welcomed nearly 5,000 participants. This year’s program is presented in partnership with the Kaohsiung Branch of the American Institute in Taiwan, the Taipei Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the India Taipei Association, Wallonia-Brussels International, and Fulbright Taiwan. Notably, Fulbright Taiwan will host a session conducted entirely in English, aiming to foster greater interest in foreign language learning among participants. The event will run through Sept. 27, with 20 storytelling sessions scheduled on designated Saturday mornings, open for children aged 3 and 12. For more information and registration, visit: https://reurl.cc/VY4YpZ.