Hsu Bing-yuan (徐炳垣), po-te-hi theatrical puppet head sculptor in #Taiwan, not only had superb carving skills, but also constantly brought forth new ideas and improved puppets in order to keep up with the evolution of the #art form and its performance. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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#OpenCall: The #London-based Delfina Foundation , in partnership with MOC, is offering a three-month residency program for #Taiwanese #artists or #curators. Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 28. For more info: moc.gov.tw/en/information
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For more information on the #Taiwan Traditional Theatre #Festival, please visit: tttc.ncfta.gov.tw/home/en-us/act
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The #Taiwan Traditional Theatre #Festival will return for its sixth edition at the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center from Apr. 6 to May 28. Twelve performing groups will present performances including traditional opera and interdisciplinary productions. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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The #Taipei International Book #Exhibition kicked off on Jan. 31 and is taking place until Feb. 5. With #Poland serving as the guest of honor, the exhibition themed "The Multiverse of Reading" is designed to provide a multi-sensory experience for visitors. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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In a time when #indigenous #music was ignored in #Taiwan, Calaw Mayaw constructed an understanding from the Amis perspective through songs, poetry, and cultural exposition, properly presenting the context and value of the ethnic folk songs he collected.
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Calaw Mayaw was a pioneer in #Taiwanese #indigenous #music research. He devoted himself particularly to preserving and passing on the traditional music of the Amis people. Find out what he did to enrich Taiwan’s ongoing musical heritage. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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The Focasa Circus Festival (FOCASA, 馬戲藝術節) will be held officially at Tainan's Shueijiaoshe Cultural Park from Feb. 22 to 28, featuring circus artists from #Taiwan, France, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Cambodia. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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We're welcoming back as the Literature from Taiwan workshop leader at the 2023 Summer School! 12 FULL residential bursaries (worth £850) are available, supported by National Museum of Tawain Literature
Find out more & apply: buff.ly/3t6dqPE
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Formed in 2010, Twincussion shows their unique charm in #music and excellent technique during performances. As rising stars in the international contemporary classical music scene, they have won numerous international awards. kennedy-center.org/whats-on/mille
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Twincussion (雙子二重奏), a #Taiwanese percussion duo formed by twin artists Chien Jen-ting (簡任廷) and Chien Jen-yu (簡任佑), will embark on a one-month tour in the United States starting on Feb. 1. More info: moc.gov.tw/en/information
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The 31st #Taipei International Book #Exhibition will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 from Jan. 31 to Feb. 5 under the theme of "The Multiverse of Reading," featuring #Poland as the guest of honor. moc.gov.tw/en/information
More info: tibe.org.tw/en/
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As we approach the Lunar New Year, we wish you all the best in the Year of the Rabbit🐰. Enjoy some exhibitions and special events during the holidays in #Taiwan: event.moc.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=1
Happy Lunar New Year!🎉🧧
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This is Taiwan’s newest Lunar New Year concert!
On New Year’s Eve, with masterful visuals, a variety of music, and cross-cultural collaborations never seen before, we proudly present “WE ARE!”
Tune in on January 21st, 2023｜20:00-24:00 (GMT+8)
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EggPlantEgg’s single “Back Here Again (浪子回頭)” is a #Taiwanese-language pop hit that reached across generations. Since its music video premiered in 2017, it has accumulated more than 100 million views on YouTube. Check it out:
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EggPlantEgg (茄子蛋) is an independent #Taiwanese band. Their #music has successfully created a niche for what could be called "modern classics," giving Taiwanese songs a chance to gradually secure a place in the new generation of pop music. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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Ahead of its February re-release in Taiwan, a trailer for the new 4K restoration of Hou Hsiao-hsien's 1989 Golden Lion winner A CITY OF SADNESS. youtube.com/watch?v=E024kZ
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The traditional #weaving technique of the Bunun tribe, one of #Taiwan's #indigenous people, has been registered as a cultural asset, and artisan Cina Savung from Nantou County is the first to be officially recognized as the preserver of the technique. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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Kuo Chiang-Sheng’s #novel "The Piano Tuner" revolves around a piano tuner in his forties, who was once a musical prodigy. As the story progresses, a lifetime of secrets concealed by him will be revealed.
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The #English translation of "The Piano Tuner (尋琴者)," a #novel written by award-winning #Taiwanese author Kuo Chiang-Sheng (郭強生) and published by Arcade Publishing, officially hit the shelves, with 14 other languages to be released successively. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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To celebrate 30 years of friendship between #Israel and #Taiwan, a photo exhibition will be held by the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (ISECO) at National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall from Jan. 11 to Mar. 12. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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The winners of the 42nd National Cultural Award, #Taiwan's highest cultural accolade, were announced. The recipients are violinist Li Shu-de (李淑德), master puppeteer Toshio Huang (黃俊雄), and theater performance arts educator Wu Jing-jyi (吳靜吉). moc.gov.tw/en/information
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Artist Poyen Wang, who excels at using 3D computer graphics as an artistic medium to create still and moving images, is holding a solo #exhibition called "Endearing Insanity" at Essex Flowers Gallery in NYC from Jan.7 to Feb 5. More info: tccny.moc.gov.tw/information_10
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#Taiwanese new media artist Poyen Wang (王博彥) was selected as the winner of the artist-in-residency program co-organized by the Taipei Cultural Center in New York and the Triangle Arts Association (TAA). moc.gov.tw/en/information
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When the bridegroom's lantern craft faced the crisis of continuation, Dong Teng-hsiang, originally an appliance repair man, returned home at the age of 58 to inherit the skill from his father. Check out this new video:
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The General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) has released a new video, featuring Dong Teng-hsiang (董騰祥), a craftsman who specialized in making the bridegroom's lantern, which is a #traditional wedding custom in #Kinmen. Read on: moc.gov.tw/en/information
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At the event, Culture Minister Lee Yung-te issued certificates of completion to 24 trainee artists, while troupe mentors accepted appreciation gifts and passed down traditional accessories to these young talents.
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The National Center for Traditional Arts launched a residency program aimed at cultivating talents in traditional performing arts. To mark the completion of the program, a certificate presentation & mentor appreciation ceremony were held on Jan. 4. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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“There were no master gong makers in #Taiwan in the early days,” says artisan Lin Lieh-hui. “Most of the gongs came from Java, #Indonesia. Later, they were replaced by the gongs developed by my father, which became very popular in the music world.”
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Lin Lieh-hui (林烈輝) is a traditional gong craftsman. He and his two brothers followed in their father’s footsteps working as a blacksmith and producing gongs used by various temples and in traditional folk orchestras all over #Taiwan. Read more:
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The 31st #Taipei International Book #Exhibition will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 from Jan. 31 to Feb. 5 under the theme of "The Multiverse of Reading," featuring #Poland as the guest of honor. moc.gov.tw/en/information
More info: tibe.org.tw/en/
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A hard-working and prolific artist, Li Mei-Shu (李梅樹, 1902-1983) upheld his beliefs and principles throughout his life and insisted on capturing the native land and people of #Taiwan through the Realist style. event.culture.tw/NTMOFA/portal/
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To highlight artist Li Mei-Shu’s achievement in #Taiwanese art history, National #Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts is holding an exhibition in commemoration of the master’s 120th posthumous birthday until Mar. 12, 2023. More info: moc.gov.tw/en/information
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Taiwanese #comic artists and writers won multiple #Japan International #Manga Awards. Manga artist Monday Recover and screenwriter Chen Chiao-jung won silver awards; while Lai Kai and Yeh Yu-tung both earned bronze awards!
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The Ministry of Culture's website is now available in #BahasaIndonesia! More content will be posted soon, please stay tuned for updates: id.moc.gov.tw
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Congrats to #Taiwanese photographer Wang Chen-che (王呈哲), who won nine gold medals at the New York Photography Awards for three of his photographic works! The gold-winning pieces are images of temples and religious festivals in #Taiwan. moc.gov.tw/en/information
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The Ministry of Culture honored three men who have dedicated their lives to the conservation of traditional culture as "national living treasures" Thursday, in recognition of their efforts to preserve Taiwan's cultural heritage.
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New York's Metrograph Theater will present a new series, “Taipei Stories,” from Dec. 23 to Jan. 7, 2023. This series focuses on classic films influenced by #Taiwan's New Wave Cinema Movement. moc.gov.tw/en/information
More info: metrograph.com/category/taipe
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