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Taipei Fashion Week SS25 features Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-Ting
Taipei Fashion Week SS25 will take place from Oct. 17 to 21. The season’s theme, “Taiwan Type Fashion Atlas,” explores Taipei’s historic streets and modern architecture, capturing daily life and Taiwanese shared memories. Traditional items have been reimagined into fashion pieces, representing timeless and cross-cultural Taiwanese fashion symbols. The concept of “atlas” is inspired by encyclopedias, which use illustrations to present historical facts and scientific theories. With such inspiration, the “Taiwan Type Fashion” visuals delve into the Taipei’s streets, including bubble tea shops, traditional brush shops in Dadaocheng (大稻埕), night market foods, pedestrian bridges with city views, and the iconic South Airport (南機場) Community. These elements not only capture Taiwanese collective memories but also reflect the diversity of Taiwan’s fashion. Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-Ting (林郁婷) is featured in this season. With her resilient and confident image, she embodies the unique charm of Taiwanese fashion. Accompanied by models dressed in Taiwanese designer pieces, she brings a fresh perspective to Fashion Week SS25, showcasing the brilliance and cultural roots of Taiwanese fashion. For more information, visit Taipei Fashion Week SS25’s website.

Taipei Fashion Week SS25 features Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-Ting

2024-09-14
Taipei Fashion Week SS25 will take place from Oct. 17 to 21. The season’s theme, “Taiwan Type Fashion Atlas,” explores Taipei’s historic streets and modern architecture, capturing daily life and Taiwanese shared memories. Traditional items have been reimagined into fashion pieces, representing timeless and cross-cultural Taiwanese fashion symbols. The concept of “atlas” is inspired by encyclopedias, which use illustrations to present historical facts and scientific theories. With such inspiration, the “Taiwan Type Fashion” visuals delve into the Taipei’s streets, including bubble tea shops, traditional brush shops in Dadaocheng (大稻埕), night market foods, pedestrian bridges with city views, and the iconic South Airport (南機場) Community. These elements not only capture Taiwanese collective memories but also reflect the diversity of Taiwan’s fashion. Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-Ting (林郁婷) is featured in this season. With her resilient and confident image, she embodies the unique charm of Taiwanese fashion. Accompanied by models dressed in Taiwanese designer pieces, she brings a fresh perspective to Fashion Week SS25, showcasing the brilliance and cultural roots of Taiwanese fashion. For more information, visit Taipei Fashion Week SS25’s website.
Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo to take place in Kaohsiung
The Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo (TTXC) 2024 will take place at the Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung City from Oct. 12 to 27. With the title “Future at Play,” the Expo will feature three main exhibitions showcasing eight themes, including over 70 works and performances, as well as more than 100 events, creating an artistic and futuristic technology carnival. The three main exhibitions are the future-focused “G.A.M.E,” the culture-tech showcase “INNOVATIONS,” and “XR DREAMLAND,” Asia’s largest extended reality (XR) exhibition. These exhibitions will explore themes such as AI (artificial intelligence), XR (extended reality), VTubers (virtual idols), immersive entertainment, IP technology innovation, cross-sector technology collaboration, international residency programs, and the future communities. Culture Minister Li Yuan noted that while Taiwan is internationally recognized for its expertise in technological manufacturing, true depth is achieved by integrating technology with cultural insight. He added that through TTXC, the Ministry of Culture has leveraged cross-sector resources to strengthen industry networks and promote the fusion of technology and culture. For more information on the Expo, visit the TTXC 2024 website.

Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo to take place in Kaohsiung

2024-09-13
The Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo (TTXC) 2024 will take place at the Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung City from Oct. 12 to 27. With the title “Future at Play,” the Expo will feature three main exhibitions showcasing eight themes, including over 70 works and performances, as well as more than 100 events, creating an artistic and futuristic technology carnival. The three main exhibitions are the future-focused “G.A.M.E,” the culture-tech showcase “INNOVATIONS,” and “XR DREAMLAND,” Asia’s largest extended reality (XR) exhibition. These exhibitions will explore themes such as AI (artificial intelligence), XR (extended reality), VTubers (virtual idols), immersive entertainment, IP technology innovation, cross-sector technology collaboration, international residency programs, and the future communities. Culture Minister Li Yuan noted that while Taiwan is internationally recognized for its expertise in technological manufacturing, true depth is achieved by integrating technology with cultural insight. He added that through TTXC, the Ministry of Culture has leveraged cross-sector resources to strengthen industry networks and promote the fusion of technology and culture. For more information on the Expo, visit the TTXC 2024 website.
MOC presents 48th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications to 33 winners
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) held the 48th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications (GTA) on Sept. 11, presenting 22 awards to 33 outstanding works. Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) presented the Special Contribution Award to Li Hsien-wen (李賢文), founder of the monthly magazine “Lion Art (雄獅美術).” This year, the GTA received a total of 1,403 submissions, competing for awards in four categories – magazines, books, government publications, and digital publishing. Premier Cho commended Li for his selfless contributions to cultural preservation by donating his complete work, including 307 issues of magazine and over 400 books, to the National Central Library to support the country’s digital transformation. Upon receiving the award, Li highlighted the vitality and vibrancy of Taiwan’s publishing industry, especially through the work of younger-generation publishers. At the award ceremony, Culture Minister Li Yuan, who is also an author, stressed his ministry’s full support for the publishing industry. He also mentioned that Taiwan has become more visible in the international literary world. For instance, Authors’ Reading Month (ARM) in the Czech Republic and Slovakia features Taiwan as the guest of honor, the first of its kind from Asia. In addition, the Minister said that, during his recent visit to Japan, he saw a section dedicated to a variety of publications from Taiwan in the Japanese bookstore chain Books Kinokuniya. To promote the GTA winners, the MOC will collaborate with schools, libraries, and bookstores to organize book exhibitions and author talks for the public. For more information, visit the GTA’s website, Facebook page, or Youtube channel.

MOC presents 48th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications to 33 winners

2024-09-13
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) held the 48th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications (GTA) on Sept. 11, presenting 22 awards to 33 outstanding works. Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) presented the Special Contribution Award to Li Hsien-wen (李賢文), founder of the monthly magazine “Lion Art (雄獅美術).” This year, the GTA received a total of 1,403 submissions, competing for awards in four categories – magazines, books, government publications, and digital publishing. Premier Cho commended Li for his selfless contributions to cultural preservation by donating his complete work, including 307 issues of magazine and over 400 books, to the National Central Library to support the country’s digital transformation. Upon receiving the award, Li highlighted the vitality and vibrancy of Taiwan’s publishing industry, especially through the work of younger-generation publishers. At the award ceremony, Culture Minister Li Yuan, who is also an author, stressed his ministry’s full support for the publishing industry. He also mentioned that Taiwan has become more visible in the international literary world. For instance, Authors’ Reading Month (ARM) in the Czech Republic and Slovakia features Taiwan as the guest of honor, the first of its kind from Asia. In addition, the Minister said that, during his recent visit to Japan, he saw a section dedicated to a variety of publications from Taiwan in the Japanese bookstore chain Books Kinokuniya. To promote the GTA winners, the MOC will collaborate with schools, libraries, and bookstores to organize book exhibitions and author talks for the public. For more information, visit the GTA’s website, Facebook page, or Youtube channel.
Human rights defender Tsai Kuan-yu passes away at the age of 92
Tsai Kuan-yu (蔡寬裕), a human rights defender and White Terror political victim, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 92. Upon hearing this news, Culture Minister Li Yuan expressed his sincerest condolences, commending Tsai for his dedication to uncovering the history of the White Terror and advocating for transformative justice and human rights in Taiwan. Tsai was born on Feb. 5, 1933 in Taipei. He graduated from Soochow University’s (東吳大學) Department of Economics. He was arrested twice for his involvement in the Liu Ziran incident (劉自然事件, also known as the May 24 incident) and Taiwan independence movements in the 1960s, spending over a decade in prison. After the lifting of martial law, Tsai advocated for the rights of political victims and founded an association to unite like-minded individuals, becoming the driving force behind the establishment of the National Human Rights Museum (NHRM), which was officially open in 2018. Tsai was deeply committed to historical education, serving as an NHRM guide to tell the story of the White Terror and publicize the plight of political victims. Demanding political rehabilitation, he also strove for the passing of the Act on Promoting Transitional Justice (促進轉型正義條例) and the Act to Restore Victims’ Rights Infringed by Illegal Acts of the State During the Period of Authoritarian Rule (威權統治時期國家不法行為被害者權利回復條例).

Human rights defender Tsai Kuan-yu passes away at the age of 92

2024-09-11
Tsai Kuan-yu (蔡寬裕), a human rights defender and White Terror political victim, passed away on Sept. 5 at the age of 92. Upon hearing this news, Culture Minister Li Yuan expressed his sincerest condolences, commending Tsai for his dedication to uncovering the history of the White Terror and advocating for transformative justice and human rights in Taiwan. Tsai was born on Feb. 5, 1933 in Taipei. He graduated from Soochow University’s (東吳大學) Department of Economics. He was arrested twice for his involvement in the Liu Ziran incident (劉自然事件, also known as the May 24 incident) and Taiwan independence movements in the 1960s, spending over a decade in prison. After the lifting of martial law, Tsai advocated for the rights of political victims and founded an association to unite like-minded individuals, becoming the driving force behind the establishment of the National Human Rights Museum (NHRM), which was officially open in 2018. Tsai was deeply committed to historical education, serving as an NHRM guide to tell the story of the White Terror and publicize the plight of political victims. Demanding political rehabilitation, he also strove for the passing of the Act on Promoting Transitional Justice (促進轉型正義條例) and the Act to Restore Victims’ Rights Infringed by Illegal Acts of the State During the Period of Authoritarian Rule (威權統治時期國家不法行為被害者權利回復條例).
Culture Minister Li Yuan undertakes official visit to Japan
Culture Minister Li Yuan is undertaking a four-day visit to Japan starting from Sept. 4, marking his first oversea visit since he took office for 100 days. In addition to taking the national treasure “Water of Immortality (甘露水),” a sculpture by Huang Tu-shui (黃土水), to Tokyo University of the Arts for an upcoming exhibition, the Minister has met with representatives of the cultural and arts sectors in Japan. Minister Li’s first stop was at the National Art Center, Tokyo, where he met with the Center’s Director General, Osaka Eriko (逢坂恵理子), and Japan’s first politician who is also a manga artist, Ken Akamatsu (赤松健). Minister Li noted that in contrast to Japan’s robust comic scene, Taiwan’s comic industry, although experienced a decline in the 1980s, has been developing gradually in recent years thanks to the government’s support. Minister Li’s next stop was the Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council (日華議員懇談會), where he met with Council Head Keiji Furuya (古屋圭司). Li thanked Furuya for his ongoing support in promoting Taiwanese cultural activities in Japan.

Culture Minister Li Yuan undertakes official visit to Japan

2024-09-06
Culture Minister Li Yuan is undertaking a four-day visit to Japan starting from Sept. 4, marking his first oversea visit since he took office for 100 days. In addition to taking the national treasure “Water of Immortality (甘露水),” a sculpture by Huang Tu-shui (黃土水), to Tokyo University of the Arts for an upcoming exhibition, the Minister has met with representatives of the cultural and arts sectors in Japan. Minister Li’s first stop was at the National Art Center, Tokyo, where he met with the Center’s Director General, Osaka Eriko (逢坂恵理子), and Japan’s first politician who is also a manga artist, Ken Akamatsu (赤松健). Minister Li noted that in contrast to Japan’s robust comic scene, Taiwan’s comic industry, although experienced a decline in the 1980s, has been developing gradually in recent years thanks to the government’s support. Minister Li’s next stop was the Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council (日華議員懇談會), where he met with Council Head Keiji Furuya (古屋圭司). Li thanked Furuya for his ongoing support in promoting Taiwanese cultural activities in Japan.