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Free concert to celebrate 60th anniversary of Golden Horse Awards
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Golden Horse Awards, the Ministry of Culture and the General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) will jointly host a music concert in Taipei. In a promotional video, Culture Minister Shih Che extended a warm welcome to the audience and encouraged them to watch the two-hour show with their family members to embark on a journey through 100 years of Taiwanese cinema. According to the press release issued by GACC, Minister Shih explained that the initiation of the "IMpact Taiwan (影．響台灣)" concert in Kaohsiung was driven by Taiwan's rich array of outstanding films and film music that have played an integral role in people's lives. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Golden Horse Awards, and the concert, originally held in Kaohsiung, will now extend its presence to Taipei. Minister Shih stated that films from different eras in Taiwan have documented diverse aspects of Taiwanese society. The event will feature a retrospective of Deng Nan-guang (鄧南光)'s 8mm "home movies" from 1935. In today's modern age, where smartphone video recording is common, this provides an opportunity for people to reminisce on the early days when 8mm cameras were used. The screening will also encompass a video showcasing Taiwan's distinctive military training, shedding light on the cross-strait situation since 1949. The free concert will take place on Sept. 23 and 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Plaza, National Theater and Concert Hall. The performance on Sept. 23 will be broadcast live on television and online, with streaming available on platforms such as Public Television Services, TaiwanPlus, Chunghwa Telecom MOD service, Facebook pages of the Ministry of Culture, the GACC, and Sanlih E-Television; and YouTube channels of the GACC, TaiwanPlus, and Sanlih E-Television. The event will also be available on Hami Video, Yahoo TV, and LINE TODAY.

Free concert to celebrate 60th anniversary of Golden Horse Awards

2023-09-20
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Golden Horse Awards, the Ministry of Culture and the General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) will jointly host a music concert in Taipei. In a promotional video, Culture Minister Shih Che extended a warm welcome to the audience and encouraged them to watch the two-hour show with their family members to embark on a journey through 100 years of Taiwanese cinema. According to the press release issued by GACC, Minister Shih explained that the initiation of the "IMpact Taiwan (影．響台灣)" concert in Kaohsiung was driven by Taiwan's rich array of outstanding films and film music that have played an integral role in people's lives. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Golden Horse Awards, and the concert, originally held in Kaohsiung, will now extend its presence to Taipei. Minister Shih stated that films from different eras in Taiwan have documented diverse aspects of Taiwanese society. The event will feature a retrospective of Deng Nan-guang (鄧南光)'s 8mm "home movies" from 1935. In today's modern age, where smartphone video recording is common, this provides an opportunity for people to reminisce on the early days when 8mm cameras were used. The screening will also encompass a video showcasing Taiwan's distinctive military training, shedding light on the cross-strait situation since 1949. The free concert will take place on Sept. 23 and 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Plaza, National Theater and Concert Hall. The performance on Sept. 23 will be broadcast live on television and online, with streaming available on platforms such as Public Television Services, TaiwanPlus, Chunghwa Telecom MOD service, Facebook pages of the Ministry of Culture, the GACC, and Sanlih E-Television; and YouTube channels of the GACC, TaiwanPlus, and Sanlih E-Television. The event will also be available on Hami Video, Yahoo TV, and LINE TODAY.
Taiwan's digital artworks at Ars Electronica showcase cultural and technological prowess
The Ars Electronica Festival, renowned for its over 40-year history as the world's largest digital art festival, showcased nearly 50 artworks from Taiwan this year. Themed "Who Owns the Truth?," the festival has seen Taiwan's contributions gaining significant attention, with two artworks, "Inter net" and "huě iànn (迴映)," receiving Honorary Mention in the New Animation Art category. This year, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) continues its collaboration with the Ars Electronica Center by organizing lectures and international exchange events during the festival. Commenting on the impressive turnout of Taiwan's representation at this year's exhibition, Lu Jiun-wei (盧俊偉), chief executive officer at TAICCA, emphasized that Taiwan's technology is centered around people, and its technological products and services have gained international recognition. He also noted the abundant creative energy within the cultural and technological community in Taiwan, which has continuously pushed the boundaries of technology through humanistic and artistic means, rather than allowing technology to define our way of life. Lu highlighted that among the 50 exhibited artworks, two were recognized with awards, representing the long-term accumulation of efforts from various parties. He also said that TAICCA will continue to strengthen the connections and collaborations between domestic cultural and technological creators, businesses, and the international community. This effort aims to enhance the international visibility of Taiwanese creators and their works while increasing opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation, ultimately allowing Taiwan's cultural and technological prowess to have a global impact. Managing Director of the Ars Electronica Festival Martin Honzik remarked that the works from Taiwan are diverse and distinctive, leaving a lasting impression. He expressed great honor in showcasing numerous Taiwanese art pieces at this year's festival and extended invitations to many Taiwanese creators to participate in discussions on how technology can serve humanity. Through the collaboration with TAICCA, this year's accomplishments at the Ars Electronica Festival not only foster stronger ties with Taiwan but also provide a platform for cultural and technological creators to freely express themselves and showcase diverse cultures on the global stage, Martin Honzik added.

Taiwan's digital artworks at Ars Electronica showcase cultural and technological prowess

2023-09-20
The Ars Electronica Festival, renowned for its over 40-year history as the world's largest digital art festival, showcased nearly 50 artworks from Taiwan this year. Themed "Who Owns the Truth?," the festival has seen Taiwan's contributions gaining significant attention, with two artworks, "Inter net" and "huě iànn (迴映)," receiving Honorary Mention in the New Animation Art category. This year, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) continues its collaboration with the Ars Electronica Center by organizing lectures and international exchange events during the festival. Commenting on the impressive turnout of Taiwan's representation at this year's exhibition, Lu Jiun-wei (盧俊偉), chief executive officer at TAICCA, emphasized that Taiwan's technology is centered around people, and its technological products and services have gained international recognition. He also noted the abundant creative energy within the cultural and technological community in Taiwan, which has continuously pushed the boundaries of technology through humanistic and artistic means, rather than allowing technology to define our way of life. Lu highlighted that among the 50 exhibited artworks, two were recognized with awards, representing the long-term accumulation of efforts from various parties. He also said that TAICCA will continue to strengthen the connections and collaborations between domestic cultural and technological creators, businesses, and the international community. This effort aims to enhance the international visibility of Taiwanese creators and their works while increasing opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation, ultimately allowing Taiwan's cultural and technological prowess to have a global impact. Managing Director of the Ars Electronica Festival Martin Honzik remarked that the works from Taiwan are diverse and distinctive, leaving a lasting impression. He expressed great honor in showcasing numerous Taiwanese art pieces at this year's festival and extended invitations to many Taiwanese creators to participate in discussions on how technology can serve humanity. Through the collaboration with TAICCA, this year's accomplishments at the Ars Electronica Festival not only foster stronger ties with Taiwan but also provide a platform for cultural and technological creators to freely express themselves and showcase diverse cultures on the global stage, Martin Honzik added.
CIP holds Austronesian languages revitalization forum in Taipei
The 2023 Forum on the Revitalization of Austronesian Languages was held Sept. 12 at National Central Library in Taipei City, spotlighting how the government is raising awareness of the language group, while deepening exchanges with Taiwan’s Indo-Pacific partners. Organized by the Cabinet-level Council of Indigenous Peoples, the event was attended by both Taiwan officials and experts and those from Canada and New Zealand. The discussions focused on the three nations’ Indigenous language development policies. During his opening remarks, CIP Minister Icyang Parod said Taiwan established the Indigenous Languages Development Act in 2017, in line with the spirit of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032 proposed by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization. Under the act, the government has obligations to preserve, pass on, promote and conduct research on Indigenous languages, he said. The forum provides a platform for participants to gain a deeper understanding of loss of Indigenous languages and other countries’ revival strategies, he said, adding that attendants can exchange experience to use as a reference for policy drafting. According to the CIP, most speakers at the event delivered addresses in their mother tongues. In addition to Mandarin and English, there was also simultaneous interpretation of Indigenous languages including Amis, Atayal, Bunun, Paiwan and Taroko to both eliminate language barriers and demonstrate Austronesian languages’ diversity, he said.

CIP holds Austronesian languages revitalization forum in Taipei

2023-09-19
The 2023 Forum on the Revitalization of Austronesian Languages was held Sept. 12 at National Central Library in Taipei City, spotlighting how the government is raising awareness of the language group, while deepening exchanges with Taiwan’s Indo-Pacific partners. Organized by the Cabinet-level Council of Indigenous Peoples, the event was attended by both Taiwan officials and experts and those from Canada and New Zealand. The discussions focused on the three nations’ Indigenous language development policies. During his opening remarks, CIP Minister Icyang Parod said Taiwan established the Indigenous Languages Development Act in 2017, in line with the spirit of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032 proposed by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization. Under the act, the government has obligations to preserve, pass on, promote and conduct research on Indigenous languages, he said. The forum provides a platform for participants to gain a deeper understanding of loss of Indigenous languages and other countries’ revival strategies, he said, adding that attendants can exchange experience to use as a reference for policy drafting. According to the CIP, most speakers at the event delivered addresses in their mother tongues. In addition to Mandarin and English, there was also simultaneous interpretation of Indigenous languages including Amis, Atayal, Bunun, Paiwan and Taroko to both eliminate language barriers and demonstrate Austronesian languages’ diversity, he said.
2023 APEC Workshop Explores Inclusive Digital Talent Development and AI-Enabled Sustainability through Industry-Academia Cooperation Models
To support the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) mission on regional human resource development and educational cooperation, the Ministry of Education hosted the 2023 Industry-Academia Collaboration Workshop from August 31 to September 1. The workshop aimed to demonstrate how to narrow the skills gap and cultivate digital and AI talents through higher education, providing an in-depth introduction to the collaborative model between the academia sector and industry sector in our country. The workshop attracted 21 representatives from 11 APEC member economies and 102 domestic participants. Lio Mon-chi, Political Deputy Minister of Education, indicated that as digitalization has been integrated into all facets of people’s lives and continues to expand into uncharted waters, new demands and challenges are driving all APEC economies to incorporate new models of AI-enabled technology and talent-driven competition. “The 2023 workshop focuses on addressing such issues by first examining the digital talent demand in APEC economies and beyond, and then delving into the transformational technology in inclusive talent development," said Lio. The workshop covered topics such as AI applications in education, sustainable technological advancement and talent development, and AI technology in sustainable development. Best practices of the industry-academia cooperative model in the region were shared during the workshop, including the intelligent robotic technology program at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, AI technology development at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and digital and AI talent cultivation in Malaysian higher education institutes. The second day of the event featured a field visit to the City Science Lab @ Taipei Tech, a cross-disciplinary R&D laboratory jointly established by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech). The Ministry of Education stated that this workshop will serve as a platform for sharing and exchanging ideas among APEC member economies. It will facilitate dialogue and experience sharing among government agencies, business representatives, and academic institutions from various APEC member economies. The collaborative initiatives between industry and academia and talent development models discussed throughout the workshop will lay the groundwork for potential cooperative opportunities between our country and the regional partners. Through the tightly-knit cross-regional communication network with other economies, we will forge connections for cross-regional talent development, nurture innovative talents aligned with industry demands, and establish sustainable development for digital and AI-enabled talents.

2023 APEC Workshop Explores Inclusive Digital Talent Development and AI-Enabled Sustainability through Industry-Academia Cooperation Models

2023-09-18
To support the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) mission on regional human resource development and educational cooperation, the Ministry of Education hosted the 2023 Industry-Academia Collaboration Workshop from August 31 to September 1. The workshop aimed to demonstrate how to narrow the skills gap and cultivate digital and AI talents through higher education, providing an in-depth introduction to the collaborative model between the academia sector and industry sector in our country. The workshop attracted 21 representatives from 11 APEC member economies and 102 domestic participants. Lio Mon-chi, Political Deputy Minister of Education, indicated that as digitalization has been integrated into all facets of people’s lives and continues to expand into uncharted waters, new demands and challenges are driving all APEC economies to incorporate new models of AI-enabled technology and talent-driven competition. “The 2023 workshop focuses on addressing such issues by first examining the digital talent demand in APEC economies and beyond, and then delving into the transformational technology in inclusive talent development," said Lio. The workshop covered topics such as AI applications in education, sustainable technological advancement and talent development, and AI technology in sustainable development. Best practices of the industry-academia cooperative model in the region were shared during the workshop, including the intelligent robotic technology program at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, AI technology development at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and digital and AI talent cultivation in Malaysian higher education institutes. The second day of the event featured a field visit to the City Science Lab @ Taipei Tech, a cross-disciplinary R&D laboratory jointly established by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech). The Ministry of Education stated that this workshop will serve as a platform for sharing and exchanging ideas among APEC member economies. It will facilitate dialogue and experience sharing among government agencies, business representatives, and academic institutions from various APEC member economies. The collaborative initiatives between industry and academia and talent development models discussed throughout the workshop will lay the groundwork for potential cooperative opportunities between our country and the regional partners. Through the tightly-knit cross-regional communication network with other economies, we will forge connections for cross-regional talent development, nurture innovative talents aligned with industry demands, and establish sustainable development for digital and AI-enabled talents.
MOFA releases 2nd short supporting UN participation campaign
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released another short film Sept. 5 to showcase Taiwan’s commitment to safeguarding international shared values and interests and to call for broader support of its participation in the meetings, mechanisms and activities of the U.N. Titled “Global Peace with Taiwan,” the film follows a short published Aug. 28 and echoes Foreign Minister Jauhsieh Joseph Wu’s Sept. 1 op-ed in media outlets around the world, including London-based The Telegraph, on the theme of uniting to achieve goals. Released prior to the opening of the U.N. General Assembly later the same day, the short emphasizes Taiwan’s importance as the world’s leading chip manufacturer and a key player in global supply chains, adding that the Taiwan Strait is a strategic waterway that facilitates global shipping and freedom of navigation. The film also cited the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique of 2023 that affirmed the importance of cross-strait peace and stability as indispensable to security and prosperity in the international community. It ends with the main visual of the MOFA’s U.N. campaign, indicating that Taiwan’s participation will help contribute to global peace and stability, the ministry said. With subtitles in Chinese and English, the film is available on the MOFA’s official Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube channel, as well as the ministry’s Trending Taiwan YouTube channel and related social media accounts.

MOFA releases 2nd short supporting UN participation campaign

2023-09-13
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released another short film Sept. 5 to showcase Taiwan’s commitment to safeguarding international shared values and interests and to call for broader support of its participation in the meetings, mechanisms and activities of the U.N. Titled “Global Peace with Taiwan,” the film follows a short published Aug. 28 and echoes Foreign Minister Jauhsieh Joseph Wu’s Sept. 1 op-ed in media outlets around the world, including London-based The Telegraph, on the theme of uniting to achieve goals. Released prior to the opening of the U.N. General Assembly later the same day, the short emphasizes Taiwan’s importance as the world’s leading chip manufacturer and a key player in global supply chains, adding that the Taiwan Strait is a strategic waterway that facilitates global shipping and freedom of navigation. The film also cited the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique of 2023 that affirmed the importance of cross-strait peace and stability as indispensable to security and prosperity in the international community. It ends with the main visual of the MOFA’s U.N. campaign, indicating that Taiwan’s participation will help contribute to global peace and stability, the ministry said. With subtitles in Chinese and English, the film is available on the MOFA’s official Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube channel, as well as the ministry’s Trending Taiwan YouTube channel and related social media accounts.