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Minister Li visits Czech National Technical Museum during European tour
Minister of Culture Li Yuan arrived in Prague, the Czech Republic on Sept. 10 as part of his European tour. His first stop was the Czech National Technical Museum, where he visited the exhibition “Taiwan’s Heritage: Traditions and Techniques of the Indigenous Hunters and Seamen.” This remarkable showcase is a collaborative effort between the Czech National Technical Museum and the National Taiwan Museum, highlighting the richness of Taiwanese Indigenous culture. Founded in 1908—the same year as its Taiwanese counterpart—the Czech National Technical Museum faced delays in development due to war and political upheaval. Its building was completed in 1942, but it was not officially opened as the National Technical Museum until 2013. Today, it features 14 permanent exhibitions that highlight Czechia’s major technological achievements over the past century. Director Karel Ksandr of the National Technical Museum remarked that the exhibition’s design and conceptual framework were well developed by the National Taiwan Museum, offering a unique curatorial perspective and approach that he found highly inspiring. The Ministry of Culture (MOC) noted that the National Taiwan Museum and the Czech National Technical Museum signed an agreement in 2022 to foster long-term partnership in curation, international touring exhibitions, and staff exchanges. During his four-day visit to the Czech Republic, Minister Li will also visit other prominent cultural sites, including the Mucha Museum, the Museum of Czech Literature, and the Moravian Library. ­

Minister Li visits Czech National Technical Museum during European tour

2025-09-15
Minister of Culture Li Yuan arrived in Prague, the Czech Republic on Sept. 10 as part of his European tour. His first stop was the Czech National Technical Museum, where he visited the exhibition “Taiwan’s Heritage: Traditions and Techniques of the Indigenous Hunters and Seamen.” This remarkable showcase is a collaborative effort between the Czech National Technical Museum and the National Taiwan Museum, highlighting the richness of Taiwanese Indigenous culture. Founded in 1908—the same year as its Taiwanese counterpart—the Czech National Technical Museum faced delays in development due to war and political upheaval. Its building was completed in 1942, but it was not officially opened as the National Technical Museum until 2013. Today, it features 14 permanent exhibitions that highlight Czechia’s major technological achievements over the past century. Director Karel Ksandr of the National Technical Museum remarked that the exhibition’s design and conceptual framework were well developed by the National Taiwan Museum, offering a unique curatorial perspective and approach that he found highly inspiring. The Ministry of Culture (MOC) noted that the National Taiwan Museum and the Czech National Technical Museum signed an agreement in 2022 to foster long-term partnership in curation, international touring exhibitions, and staff exchanges. During his four-day visit to the Czech Republic, Minister Li will also visit other prominent cultural sites, including the Mucha Museum, the Museum of Czech Literature, and the Moravian Library. ­
Minister Li meets with French cultural leaders for future collaborations
At the invitation of the French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited France’s Assemblée nationale on Sept. 9 as part of his European tour. In addition, he also engaged in discussions with Didier Fusiller, president of the Grand Palais, and Gaëtan Bruel, president of the French National Centre of Cinema (CNC), focusing on enhancing cultural exchange and exploring possibilities for future collaborations. Minister Li noted that, thanks to France’s support, Taiwan has been able to bring its culture to wider audiences in Europe. Recent initiatives include inviting celebrated author Li Ang (李昂) to the Atlantide Literature Festival, staging a retrospective of director Edward Yang (楊德昌)’s films at the Festival La Rochelle Cinéma, and presenting Taiwanese performing arts groups at the Festival Off Avignon. He expressed his gratitude to President Fusiller for supporting Taiwan’s participation in the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad—an important platform that allowed Taiwanese performers to shine on the global stage. Minister Li also said the Grand Palais’s experience in its ongoing reconstruction could offer valuable insights for Taiwan’s own efforts in cultural preservation and architectural development. In response, President Fusiller praised Taiwan’s cultural vitality and emphasized its role as a key partner, particularly in the areas of art and technology. With his background in filmmaking, Minister Li also exchanged views with President Bruel on evolving film-viewing trends in France. President Bruel, in turn, reaffirmed CNC’s commitment to deepening ties with Taiwan through knowledge sharing, professional consultancy, and new initiatives to bring the two nations’ film industries closer together. ­

Minister Li meets with French cultural leaders for future collaborations

2025-09-15
At the invitation of the French National Assembly’s Taiwan Friendship Group, Minister of Culture Li Yuan visited France’s Assemblée nationale on Sept. 9 as part of his European tour. In addition, he also engaged in discussions with Didier Fusiller, president of the Grand Palais, and Gaëtan Bruel, president of the French National Centre of Cinema (CNC), focusing on enhancing cultural exchange and exploring possibilities for future collaborations. Minister Li noted that, thanks to France’s support, Taiwan has been able to bring its culture to wider audiences in Europe. Recent initiatives include inviting celebrated author Li Ang (李昂) to the Atlantide Literature Festival, staging a retrospective of director Edward Yang (楊德昌)’s films at the Festival La Rochelle Cinéma, and presenting Taiwanese performing arts groups at the Festival Off Avignon. He expressed his gratitude to President Fusiller for supporting Taiwan’s participation in the Paris 2024 Cultural Olympiad—an important platform that allowed Taiwanese performers to shine on the global stage. Minister Li also said the Grand Palais’s experience in its ongoing reconstruction could offer valuable insights for Taiwan’s own efforts in cultural preservation and architectural development. In response, President Fusiller praised Taiwan’s cultural vitality and emphasized its role as a key partner, particularly in the areas of art and technology. With his background in filmmaking, Minister Li also exchanged views with President Bruel on evolving film-viewing trends in France. President Bruel, in turn, reaffirmed CNC’s commitment to deepening ties with Taiwan through knowledge sharing, professional consultancy, and new initiatives to bring the two nations’ film industries closer together. ­
Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2025 opens for registration
The Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2025, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the French Office in Taipei, will take place at the Taiwan Literature Hub and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) on Sept. 16 and 17. Titled “Des Livres Plein Les Yeux,” meaning “books that catch your eyes,” this year’s workshop examines the global trend of children’s picture books in the digital age. It seeks to promote reading culture among young readers while providing valuable resources for picture book creators. Taiwanese speakers include picture book researcher and creator Hsu Su-hsia (徐素霞); Grayhawk Agency senior children’s book copyright agent Kao Yu-ming (高郁茗); and Lin Zhong-long Children’s Literature Promotion Studio Executive Director Hsieh Hung-wen (謝鴻文). They will be joined by researchers and publishers from France. Registration is open until Sept. 10. The forum on the first day welcomes children’s literature publishers, researchers, editors, critics, illustrators, and readers, with a capacity of 100 participants. On the second day, 20 selected illustrators will take part in workshops focused on picture book analysis. For more information, visit: https://www.accupass.com/go/2025tfatelier. ­

Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2025 opens for registration

2025-09-09
The Taiwan-France Cultural Workshop 2025, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the French Office in Taipei, will take place at the Taiwan Literature Hub and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) on Sept. 16 and 17. Titled “Des Livres Plein Les Yeux,” meaning “books that catch your eyes,” this year’s workshop examines the global trend of children’s picture books in the digital age. It seeks to promote reading culture among young readers while providing valuable resources for picture book creators. Taiwanese speakers include picture book researcher and creator Hsu Su-hsia (徐素霞); Grayhawk Agency senior children’s book copyright agent Kao Yu-ming (高郁茗); and Lin Zhong-long Children’s Literature Promotion Studio Executive Director Hsieh Hung-wen (謝鴻文). They will be joined by researchers and publishers from France. Registration is open until Sept. 10. The forum on the first day welcomes children’s literature publishers, researchers, editors, critics, illustrators, and readers, with a capacity of 100 participants. On the second day, 20 selected illustrators will take part in workshops focused on picture book analysis. For more information, visit: https://www.accupass.com/go/2025tfatelier. ­
Taiwan Wins One Gold and Three Silver Medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad in the Philippines
The 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) was held from July 20 to 27 at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. Almost 300 students from almost 80 countries or regions around the world participated competed against each other in the challenging theoretical and practical tests, and each of the four outstanding students from Taiwan was awarded a medal. Chen Chun-Ying 陳俊穎 from Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School won a gold medal. Kuo Che-Yu 郭哲聿 also from Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School, Lin Po-Chen林柏辰 from the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, and Hung Tzu-Chin 洪子芩 from Taipei First Girls High School each won a silver medal. Tony Lee 李世屏, Director of the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, attended the award ceremony on the evening of July 26. He congratulated the Taiwanese students and presented them with a congratulatory message from Taiwan’s Minister of Education Dr. Cheng Ying-Yao 鄭英耀. After all the awards had been presented, the Bayanihan Dance Company, the National Dance Company of the Philippines, gave a performance of a number of traditional Filipino dances—including a candle dance, and the famous bamboo pole dance called Tinikling. As well as competing in the Olympiad the participants were taken on field trips to experience some of the rich biodiversity of the Philippines, a unique hands-on learning experience outside the classroom.

Taiwan Wins One Gold and Three Silver Medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad in the Philippines

2025-09-09
The 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) was held from July 20 to 27 at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. Almost 300 students from almost 80 countries or regions around the world participated competed against each other in the challenging theoretical and practical tests, and each of the four outstanding students from Taiwan was awarded a medal. Chen Chun-Ying 陳俊穎 from Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School won a gold medal. Kuo Che-Yu 郭哲聿 also from Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School, Lin Po-Chen林柏辰 from the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, and Hung Tzu-Chin 洪子芩 from Taipei First Girls High School each won a silver medal. Tony Lee 李世屏, Director of the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, attended the award ceremony on the evening of July 26. He congratulated the Taiwanese students and presented them with a congratulatory message from Taiwan’s Minister of Education Dr. Cheng Ying-Yao 鄭英耀. After all the awards had been presented, the Bayanihan Dance Company, the National Dance Company of the Philippines, gave a performance of a number of traditional Filipino dances—including a candle dance, and the famous bamboo pole dance called Tinikling. As well as competing in the Olympiad the participants were taken on field trips to experience some of the rich biodiversity of the Philippines, a unique hands-on learning experience outside the classroom.
Taiwan Screenwriters Institute established to strengthen film industry
With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID), the Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan, the Taiwan Screenwriters Association, and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature jointly inaugurated the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute on Aug. 30. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Taiwan Literature Hub, officiated by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, BAMID Director-General Wang Shu-fang (王淑芳), and Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan Chairperson Tsai Yi-ho (蔡顗禾). Minister Li noted that to strengthen the filmmaking industry, the MOC has established a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing funding, subsidies, education, and international marketing. He emphasized that the mission of the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute is to cultivate new talent and support the industry, thereby driving the growth of related creative fields such as literature, illustration, and music. Chairperson Tsai expressed her gratitude to the MOC and BAMID, as well as to the curriculum committee and lecturers who strive to elevate the craft of screenwriting, hoping that the institute will help students grow and foster interdisciplinary exchange. According to the MOC, the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute offers two programs—“Core Skills Development” and “Professional Creators”—providing comprehensive training designed to meet industry needs. Courses cover the fundamentals of scriptwriting, narrative structure, character design, and include training in the Writer’s Room model. For more information, visit the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute’s official website.

Taiwan Screenwriters Institute established to strengthen film industry

2025-09-01
With support from the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID), the Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan, the Taiwan Screenwriters Association, and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature jointly inaugurated the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute on Aug. 30. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Taiwan Literature Hub, officiated by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, BAMID Director-General Wang Shu-fang (王淑芳), and Screenwriters Guild of Taiwan Chairperson Tsai Yi-ho (蔡顗禾). Minister Li noted that to strengthen the filmmaking industry, the MOC has established a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing funding, subsidies, education, and international marketing. He emphasized that the mission of the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute is to cultivate new talent and support the industry, thereby driving the growth of related creative fields such as literature, illustration, and music. Chairperson Tsai expressed her gratitude to the MOC and BAMID, as well as to the curriculum committee and lecturers who strive to elevate the craft of screenwriting, hoping that the institute will help students grow and foster interdisciplinary exchange. According to the MOC, the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute offers two programs—“Core Skills Development” and “Professional Creators”—providing comprehensive training designed to meet industry needs. Courses cover the fundamentals of scriptwriting, narrative structure, character design, and include training in the Writer’s Room model. For more information, visit the Taiwan Screenwriters Institute’s official website.