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2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition to open on Feb. 4
The 2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 4 to 9. This year’s theme is “Follow Your Fancy in Reading (閱讀異世界),” with Italy as the Guest of Honor. The MOC announced that the exhibition will feature sections dedicated to literature, children’s books, digital learning, and other themes, inviting visitors to experience the joy of reading. According to the Taipei Book Fair Foundation, the event leverages cross-sector collaborations to show diverse creative presentations. Held during the winter break, the exhibition has already attracted over 169 school organizations and 5,007 teachers and students who have registered to attend. The TiBE will showcase celebrated authors, including Japanese novelist Banana Yoshimoto and renowned Taiwanese writers such as Tsai Kang-yong (蔡康永), Zhu De-yong (朱德庸), Chang Ta-chun (張大春), Hsieh Che-ching (謝哲青), Wu Ruo-chuan (吳若權), and Chang Hsi (張西). Additionally, Yang Shuang-zi (楊双子) and Lin King (金翎), author and translator of “Taiwan Travelogue,” the winner of the U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature, will also participate in the event on Feb. 4. For more information, visit the TiBE website.

2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition to open on Feb. 4

2025-01-14
The 2025 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 4 to 9. This year’s theme is “Follow Your Fancy in Reading (閱讀異世界),” with Italy as the Guest of Honor. The MOC announced that the exhibition will feature sections dedicated to literature, children’s books, digital learning, and other themes, inviting visitors to experience the joy of reading. According to the Taipei Book Fair Foundation, the event leverages cross-sector collaborations to show diverse creative presentations. Held during the winter break, the exhibition has already attracted over 169 school organizations and 5,007 teachers and students who have registered to attend. The TiBE will showcase celebrated authors, including Japanese novelist Banana Yoshimoto and renowned Taiwanese writers such as Tsai Kang-yong (蔡康永), Zhu De-yong (朱德庸), Chang Ta-chun (張大春), Hsieh Che-ching (謝哲青), Wu Ruo-chuan (吳若權), and Chang Hsi (張西). Additionally, Yang Shuang-zi (楊双子) and Lin King (金翎), author and translator of “Taiwan Travelogue,” the winner of the U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature, will also participate in the event on Feb. 4. For more information, visit the TiBE website.
MOC launches official Malay and Thai websites
The official website of Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture (MOC) is now available in Malay and Thai, in addition to its current versions including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, and Indonesian. Continuing to align with the New Southbound Policy and fostering cultural exchanges with Malaysia and Thailand, the launch of the new websites aims to reach out to a broader audience from Southeast Asian countries to deepen their understanding on the achievements of the cultural exchange programs of the New Southbound Policy and become more interested in Taiwan’s arts and culture. The MOC’s Malay and Thai websites introduce the ministry's role and functions as well as provide resources and content to spark international cultural exchanges and promote Taiwanese culture. Additionally, they highlight the achievements of the international collaborations supported by the MOC’s overseas offices in Malaysia and Thailand. The ministry hopes that the new websites will become a gateway to cross-cultural interaction for the Southeast Asian community. To further introduce Taiwan’s arts and culture to the audiences in the Southeast Asian region, the Malay and Thai websites include a “Cultural Features” section that spotlights cultural maestros, contemporary artists, and cultural landscapes and venues. Stay tuned for more exciting content! With the addition of Malay and Thai versions to the MOC’s website, the ministry will continue to develop more portals to connect with diverse global communities, showcasing Taiwan’s cultural diversity while creating platforms for the world to discover Taiwan. MOC’s website in Malay: https://www.moc.gov.tw/my MOC’s website in Thai: https://www.moc.gov.tw/th

MOC launches official Malay and Thai websites

2025-01-08
The official website of Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture (MOC) is now available in Malay and Thai, in addition to its current versions including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, and Indonesian. Continuing to align with the New Southbound Policy and fostering cultural exchanges with Malaysia and Thailand, the launch of the new websites aims to reach out to a broader audience from Southeast Asian countries to deepen their understanding on the achievements of the cultural exchange programs of the New Southbound Policy and become more interested in Taiwan’s arts and culture. The MOC’s Malay and Thai websites introduce the ministry's role and functions as well as provide resources and content to spark international cultural exchanges and promote Taiwanese culture. Additionally, they highlight the achievements of the international collaborations supported by the MOC’s overseas offices in Malaysia and Thailand. The ministry hopes that the new websites will become a gateway to cross-cultural interaction for the Southeast Asian community. To further introduce Taiwan’s arts and culture to the audiences in the Southeast Asian region, the Malay and Thai websites include a “Cultural Features” section that spotlights cultural maestros, contemporary artists, and cultural landscapes and venues. Stay tuned for more exciting content! With the addition of Malay and Thai versions to the MOC’s website, the ministry will continue to develop more portals to connect with diverse global communities, showcasing Taiwan’s cultural diversity while creating platforms for the world to discover Taiwan. MOC’s website in Malay: https://www.moc.gov.tw/my MOC’s website in Thai: https://www.moc.gov.tw/th
The Sports Administration and the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science have announced the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football" to protect the health and development of children and adolescents
To implement the policy of "grassroots cultivation and expanding the football population," Sports Administration (SA) Ministry of Education, has actively promoted football among students, aiming to encourage children to develop the habit of regular exercise through football. However, as children and adolescents are still in the process of physical and mental development, there is growing attention on how to balance healthy growth and avoid injury when they play in football. In response, the SA and the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) have specially formulated the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football", aiming to reduce the risks associated with football for children and adolescents. Football is one of the most popular sports globally, and the guidance on header techniques in grassroots football training has become a key issue. Especially in youth training and competition, whether or not heading should be included is a topic of wide concern. Countries like Scotland, England, the United States, New Zealand, and Japan have introduced sports guidelines on header practice for children and adolescents, with some countries even restricting or banning headers in practice and matches, aiming to reduce the risk of head injuries in young players. To fully understand the impact of football training on the physical development of children and adolescents from various professional perspectives, the SA and the TISS invited experts and scholars from the fields of sports medicine, pediatric neurology, sports science, football coaching at various education levels, and the Chinese Taipei Football Association to hold a seminar on the “Sports Guidance for Children and Adolescents Establishment Plan-Guidelines for Heading Practice”. The seminar discussed the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football". At the seminar, Dr. Lin Chien-Chih from the Taiwan Child Neurology Society stated, "From a pediatric neurology perspective, the brain reaches about 95% of an adult's brain cell count by the age of 11. If brain injury occurs during this developmental phase, it can impact future cognitive function". Dr. Cheng Wei-Ren from the Department of Rehabilitation emphasized, "Adolescents are in a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, with the brain continuing to mature after the age of 12. Therefore, protective measures must be implemented before the brain is fully developed". The SA stated that, to prevent and avoid physical injuries caused by heading practice for children and adolescents, beneficial strategies should include teaching proper techniques and developing appropriate competition guidelines. Therefore, the draft "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football" suggest that children under the age of 6 should not practice headers; for children aged 9 to 12 who need header practice, it is recommended to use balloons or foam balls, while gradually strengthening core stability and neck strength; for children aged 12 to 15, using a size 4 ball or a size 5 ball with the lowest air pressure is recommended, with the practice load being evaluated and recorded, and players' physical condition regularly monitored. Football is one of the most suitable for developing coordination and balance in children and adolescents, enhancing physical fitness, skills, resilience, teamwork, and cognitive abilities. In recent years, grassroots football participation has grown rapidly. To ensure the safety of children and adolescents in football, as well as protect their physical health and overall development, the SA and the TISS hope that the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football," along with comprehensive graded competition regulations, will reduce the potential risks of heading, ensuring the safety and healthy growth of young players.

The Sports Administration and the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science have announced the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football" to protect the health and development of children and adolescents

2025-01-08
To implement the policy of "grassroots cultivation and expanding the football population," Sports Administration (SA) Ministry of Education, has actively promoted football among students, aiming to encourage children to develop the habit of regular exercise through football. However, as children and adolescents are still in the process of physical and mental development, there is growing attention on how to balance healthy growth and avoid injury when they play in football. In response, the SA and the Taiwan Institute of Sports Science (TISS) have specially formulated the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football", aiming to reduce the risks associated with football for children and adolescents. Football is one of the most popular sports globally, and the guidance on header techniques in grassroots football training has become a key issue. Especially in youth training and competition, whether or not heading should be included is a topic of wide concern. Countries like Scotland, England, the United States, New Zealand, and Japan have introduced sports guidelines on header practice for children and adolescents, with some countries even restricting or banning headers in practice and matches, aiming to reduce the risk of head injuries in young players. To fully understand the impact of football training on the physical development of children and adolescents from various professional perspectives, the SA and the TISS invited experts and scholars from the fields of sports medicine, pediatric neurology, sports science, football coaching at various education levels, and the Chinese Taipei Football Association to hold a seminar on the “Sports Guidance for Children and Adolescents Establishment Plan-Guidelines for Heading Practice”. The seminar discussed the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football". At the seminar, Dr. Lin Chien-Chih from the Taiwan Child Neurology Society stated, "From a pediatric neurology perspective, the brain reaches about 95% of an adult's brain cell count by the age of 11. If brain injury occurs during this developmental phase, it can impact future cognitive function". Dr. Cheng Wei-Ren from the Department of Rehabilitation emphasized, "Adolescents are in a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, with the brain continuing to mature after the age of 12. Therefore, protective measures must be implemented before the brain is fully developed". The SA stated that, to prevent and avoid physical injuries caused by heading practice for children and adolescents, beneficial strategies should include teaching proper techniques and developing appropriate competition guidelines. Therefore, the draft "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football" suggest that children under the age of 6 should not practice headers; for children aged 9 to 12 who need header practice, it is recommended to use balloons or foam balls, while gradually strengthening core stability and neck strength; for children aged 12 to 15, using a size 4 ball or a size 5 ball with the lowest air pressure is recommended, with the practice load being evaluated and recorded, and players' physical condition regularly monitored. Football is one of the most suitable for developing coordination and balance in children and adolescents, enhancing physical fitness, skills, resilience, teamwork, and cognitive abilities. In recent years, grassroots football participation has grown rapidly. To ensure the safety of children and adolescents in football, as well as protect their physical health and overall development, the SA and the TISS hope that the "Heading Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Football," along with comprehensive graded competition regulations, will reduce the potential risks of heading, ensuring the safety and healthy growth of young players.
MOC honors Nanguan artist Chen Yen-chu as preserver of traditional art
On Dec. 28, the Ministry of Culture held an award ceremony to honor Nanguan (南管) artist Chen Yen-chu (陳嬿朱), recognizing her as an important preserver of traditional performing arts. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Culture Li Yuan and other distinguished guests. Originating in the Tang and Song dynasties, Nanguan is a form of traditional Chinese music that remains popular in Taiwan, Quanzhou (泉州) in China, and parts of Southeast Asia. Known for its elegance, Nanguan is not only an important part of Taiwanese culture, but also an intangible cultural heritage shared with the world. A student of Nanguan masters Chang Hung-ming (張鴻明) and Wu Tao-hung (吳道宏), Chen is proficient in all styles of Nanguan music, namely Chi (指), Pho (譜), and Khiok (曲), as well as a variety of instruments such as pipa (琵琶), erxian (二弦), and sanxian (三弦). She served as Chang’s teaching assistant for several years, mainly teaching in Kaohsiung and Tainan. In her acceptance speech, Chen emphasized the importance of preserving Nanguan, adding that she will work hard to safeguard the art form and pass it on to future generations. Minister Li Yuan noted that Chen is the second Nanguan artist to be recognized as an important preserver of the art in 14 years, following her mentor Chang Hung-ming, who received the honor in 2010. Since 2009, the MOC has honored important preservers of traditional performing arts, also known as “living national treasures,” in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. To date, the MOC has recognized 31 artists and groups across 19 different types of arts as important preservers.

MOC honors Nanguan artist Chen Yen-chu as preserver of traditional art

2025-01-02
On Dec. 28, the Ministry of Culture held an award ceremony to honor Nanguan (南管) artist Chen Yen-chu (陳嬿朱), recognizing her as an important preserver of traditional performing arts. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Culture Li Yuan and other distinguished guests. Originating in the Tang and Song dynasties, Nanguan is a form of traditional Chinese music that remains popular in Taiwan, Quanzhou (泉州) in China, and parts of Southeast Asia. Known for its elegance, Nanguan is not only an important part of Taiwanese culture, but also an intangible cultural heritage shared with the world. A student of Nanguan masters Chang Hung-ming (張鴻明) and Wu Tao-hung (吳道宏), Chen is proficient in all styles of Nanguan music, namely Chi (指), Pho (譜), and Khiok (曲), as well as a variety of instruments such as pipa (琵琶), erxian (二弦), and sanxian (三弦). She served as Chang’s teaching assistant for several years, mainly teaching in Kaohsiung and Tainan. In her acceptance speech, Chen emphasized the importance of preserving Nanguan, adding that she will work hard to safeguard the art form and pass it on to future generations. Minister Li Yuan noted that Chen is the second Nanguan artist to be recognized as an important preserver of the art in 14 years, following her mentor Chang Hung-ming, who received the honor in 2010. Since 2009, the MOC has honored important preservers of traditional performing arts, also known as “living national treasures,” in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act. To date, the MOC has recognized 31 artists and groups across 19 different types of arts as important preservers.
Minister Li visits Nantou for community building initiatives
Culture Minister Li Yuan visited local community organizations in Nantou County on Dec. 24 to evaluate the implementation of cultural bases in the region. The organizations he visited included the Paper Dome New Homeland Scenic Park (紙教堂新故鄉見學園區), the Yu-Hsiu Museum of Art (毓繡美術館), and Tennii Studio (天染工坊). The New Homeland Foundation, which established the Paper Dome New Homeland Scenic Park, was founded in 1999 following the devastating Jiji earthquake. Yen Hsin-chu (顏新珠), the executive director of the foundation, said that the park has transformed the Taomi area (桃米社區) into a notable attraction, known for its biodiversity and cultural richness. Minister Li praised the park’s achievements, commending it as a model for community-building initiatives in Taiwan. He particularly highlighted its reconstruction efforts, which emphasize environmental awareness following the earthquake. The Yu-Hsiu Museum of Art was the Minister’s second destination. Opened in 2016, the privately owned museum is dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of contemporary realism, providing an exhibition space for renowned and promising artists in Taiwan to increase the visibility of Taiwanese contemporary realistic art. It aims to nurture art in everyday life, promoting aesthetic education in the local community. At Tennii Studio, the final stop of his visit, Minister Li met with Chen Ching-lin (陳景林), the studio’s founder and the recipient of the 2024 National Crafts Achievement Award. He expressed his admiration for Chen’s four decades of dedication to promoting the art of weaving and dyeing. Chen shared his experiences of researching weaving and dyeing techniques across Asia and his efforts in teaching and advocating for this traditional craft. He noted that most practitioners in the field operate on a small, studio-based scale and rely significantly on government support. Minister Li also discussed the Ministry of Culture’s “100 Cultural Bases” project, launched on Dec. 3. He explained that the initiative aims to highlight the dynamic energy of Taiwan’s cultural bases by bringing together experts and scholars from various disciplines. Submissions for the “100 Cultural Bases” project are open until Jan. 15, 2025. More information is available at http://map.culture.tw.

Minister Li visits Nantou for community building initiatives

2024-12-27
Culture Minister Li Yuan visited local community organizations in Nantou County on Dec. 24 to evaluate the implementation of cultural bases in the region. The organizations he visited included the Paper Dome New Homeland Scenic Park (紙教堂新故鄉見學園區), the Yu-Hsiu Museum of Art (毓繡美術館), and Tennii Studio (天染工坊). The New Homeland Foundation, which established the Paper Dome New Homeland Scenic Park, was founded in 1999 following the devastating Jiji earthquake. Yen Hsin-chu (顏新珠), the executive director of the foundation, said that the park has transformed the Taomi area (桃米社區) into a notable attraction, known for its biodiversity and cultural richness. Minister Li praised the park’s achievements, commending it as a model for community-building initiatives in Taiwan. He particularly highlighted its reconstruction efforts, which emphasize environmental awareness following the earthquake. The Yu-Hsiu Museum of Art was the Minister’s second destination. Opened in 2016, the privately owned museum is dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of contemporary realism, providing an exhibition space for renowned and promising artists in Taiwan to increase the visibility of Taiwanese contemporary realistic art. It aims to nurture art in everyday life, promoting aesthetic education in the local community. At Tennii Studio, the final stop of his visit, Minister Li met with Chen Ching-lin (陳景林), the studio’s founder and the recipient of the 2024 National Crafts Achievement Award. He expressed his admiration for Chen’s four decades of dedication to promoting the art of weaving and dyeing. Chen shared his experiences of researching weaving and dyeing techniques across Asia and his efforts in teaching and advocating for this traditional craft. He noted that most practitioners in the field operate on a small, studio-based scale and rely significantly on government support. Minister Li also discussed the Ministry of Culture’s “100 Cultural Bases” project, launched on Dec. 3. He explained that the initiative aims to highlight the dynamic energy of Taiwan’s cultural bases by bringing together experts and scholars from various disciplines. Submissions for the “100 Cultural Bases” project are open until Jan. 15, 2025. More information is available at http://map.culture.tw.