Ministry of Culture (Taiwan)

The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki Opened at China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Born in Beijing in 1920, Zao was admitted to the Hangzhou National College of Art (now the CAA) in 1935 and worked as an instructor at the academy after graduating in 1941.

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  • Born in Beijing in 1920, Zao was admitted to the Hangzhou National College of Art (now the CAA) in 1935 and worked as an instructor at the academy after graduating in 1941.
  • He was elected a lifelong member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 2003, and died in Switzerland in 2013.
  • Zao Wou-Ki once said: "I hailed from China so I could go back to China."
  • The exhibition is held between September 20, 2023 and February 20, 2024 (open to the public from September 26, 2023) at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art.

Dazzling Finale of the 34th Golden Melody Awards: Unleashing the "Boundaryless" Magic of Music!

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

TAIPEI, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Golden Melody Awards ceremony recently concluded, marking a momentous occasion as it returned to Taipei Arena after a three-year hiatus. This year's theme, "Boundaryless," celebrated the rich diversity and inclusivity of music. The broadcast garnered impressive viewership, with an average of 3.32 and an effective average of 3.71, making it the day's most-watched program. The ceremony also made a splash on new media platforms, accumulating a staggering 11.96 million views. When combined with TV viewership, the global audience reached an impressive 15.35 million. Social media engagement soared, surpassing an incredible 400 million interactions. The highly sought-after titles of Best Male Mandarin Singer and Best Female Mandarin Singer were awarded to HUSH and A-Lin, respectively, with HUSH achieving this accolade for the first time and A-Lin finally realizing her dream after a 16-year wait.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Golden Melody Awards ceremony recently concluded, marking a momentous occasion as it returned to Taipei Arena after a three-year hiatus.
  • The ceremony also made a splash on new media platforms, accumulating a staggering 11.96 million views.
  • I want to thank the judges for presenting my dish on the stage of the Golden Melody Awards on this night filled with color, fragrance, and taste."
  • This year's harvest festival is more abundant with the Golden Melody Awards."

Dazzling Finale of the 34th Golden Melody Awards: Unleashing the "Boundaryless" Magic of Music!

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 6, 2023

TAIPEI, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Golden Melody Awards ceremony recently concluded, marking a momentous occasion as it returned to Taipei Arena after a three-year hiatus. This year's theme, "Boundaryless," celebrated the rich diversity and inclusivity of music. The broadcast garnered impressive viewership, with an average of 3.32 and an effective average of 3.71, making it the day's most-watched program. The ceremony also made a splash on new media platforms, accumulating a staggering 11.96 million views. When combined with TV viewership, the global audience reached an impressive 15.35 million. Social media engagement soared, surpassing an incredible 400 million interactions. The highly sought-after titles of Best Male Mandarin Singer and Best Female Mandarin Singer were awarded to HUSH and A-Lin, respectively, with HUSH achieving this accolade for the first time and A-Lin finally realizing her dream after a 16-year wait.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 34th Golden Melody Awards ceremony recently concluded, marking a momentous occasion as it returned to Taipei Arena after a three-year hiatus.
  • The broadcast garnered impressive viewership, with an average of 3.32 and an effective average of 3.71, making it the day's most-watched program.
  • The ceremony also made a splash on new media platforms, accumulating a staggering 11.96 million views.
  • I want to thank the judges for presenting my dish on the stage of the Golden Melody Awards on this night filled with color, fragrance, and taste."

Vibrant Taiwan - Video Evolving at Home and Abroad

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Deputy Minister Wang highlighted the importance of the video industry in Taiwan and announced that the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Act will be revised to foster its growth.

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  • Deputy Minister Wang highlighted the importance of the video industry in Taiwan and announced that the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Act will be revised to foster its growth.
  • She said that the government aims to work closely with video operators and urge them to invest more comprehensively in the video industry, beyond films and into local content creation.
  • She also emphasized the need to safeguard local content from piracy and admitted that the current efforts are not satisfactory.
  • Taiwan in View is proudly sponsored by A+E Networks, Brightcove, Broadpeak, IP Systems, Irdeto, National Communications Commission, Portico Media and Satellite Television Broadcasting Association

Taipei Fashion Week A/W 2023: 6 Designers Create Innovative & Functional Collections for Annual Sustainable Show

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Monday, March 27, 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taipei Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2023 is pleased to have hosted Taipei Sustainable Collections on March 24th for its 3rd consecutive year.

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  • TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taipei Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2023 is pleased to have hosted Taipei Sustainable Collections on March 24th for its 3rd consecutive year.
  • The goal of Taipei Sustainable Collections is to highlight the diversity and creative possibilities of sustainable fashion.
  • Taipei Fashion Week aims to become an important platform of establishing a mature industrial environment while accumulating the energy of fashion.
  • Following the Sustainable Collections, Taipei Fashion Week will continue through April 8th.

Exhibition Hall Featuring Grand Canal Cultural Heritage to Open in China's 'Hometown of Martial Arts and Acrobatics'

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

The tradition of practicing martial arts in Cangzhou dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC).

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  • The tradition of practicing martial arts in Cangzhou dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC).
  • The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, a prestigious cultural heritage, was excavated over 2,500 years ago and ran through the ancient Chinese civilization.
  • Since the reopening of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Cangzhou in September 2022, the Grand Canal culture has been revived.
  • Cangzhou will continue to construct the Grand Canal Cultural Belt as the guide, focusing on acrobatics, martial arts, and other special intangible cultural heritage projects, promoting the systematic protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage and striving to create a new business card of "China's Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage City".

Move on! The Adventure of Taiwanese Comics: 13th GCA & Connection+ Draws to a Close

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th GCA & Connection+, organized by the Taiwan Ministry of Culture, was successfully concluded in the No.
  • The theme of the 13th GCA is "Move on!
  • The Adventure of Taiwanese Comics."
  • The Adventure of Taiwanese Comics" and showcased Taiwanese comics nominated for this year's GCA, mid-length and long-form comics, classics, internationally recognized comics, translated comics, and comics with music derivatives to introduce the public to the diversity of Taiwanese comics.

DGAP-News: iSee Taiwan Foundation: 2022 iSee Gastronomy Forum Brings Global Gastronomic Stars to the Journey of Terroir

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 10 August 2022 - The 2022 iSee Gastronomy Forum, organized by the iSee Taiwan Foundation that commits itself to acquainting the world with Taiwans beauty and value, unveils today at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 10 August 2022 - The 2022 iSee Gastronomy Forum, organized by the iSee Taiwan Foundation that commits itself to acquainting the world with Taiwans beauty and value, unveils today at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center.
  • The Forum brings to life an exquisite experience that highlights the extraordinary value of Taiwans culture and cuisine.
  • Masters at the 2022 iSee Gastronomy Forum (clockwise from top): Thomas Bhner, Gilles Compay, Florian Guillemenot, Wu Chien Hao, Daniel Negreira, Thomas Chien, and Don Chen.
  • German 3 Michelin Star Chef Thomas Bhner and Don Chen, Chief Executive of the iSee Taiwan Foundation, kick the Forum off with in-depth discussion on Creating Value through Terroir.

International Filmmakers Converge on Taiwan Pavilion at Cannes Film Market

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Friday, May 27, 2022

TAIPEI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) drew to a close on May 25. This year, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) participated in both the physical and online markets. In addition to attracting interests and attention from film professionals around the world, TAICCA also staged the very first Taiwan Cinema Networking Party, an exciting gathering of over 150 international film industry guests. Participants from Taiwan included director Midi Z, actress WU Ke-xi, producers Vincent WANG, Justine O., Anita GOU, as well as HU Ching-fang, director of Centre Culturel de Taïwan à Paris. TAICCA's 2022 participation in Cannes aims to help connect Taiwan's industry personnel with people networks across the world, increase opportunities for international cooperation, and enhance the visibility of Taiwan's film and TV industry to show that Taiwan can be the best partner in Asia for international production teams.

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  • Sissako joins Taiwanese Team on International Co-production; Wu Ke-xiAnnounced as Lead Actress
    TAIPEI, May27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Cannes Film Market (March du Film) drew to a close on May 25.
  • In addition to attracting interests and attention from film professionals around the world, TAICCA also staged the very first Taiwan Cinema Networking Party, an exciting gathering of over 150 international film industry guests.
  • The works presented by TAICAA at this year's Taiwan Pavilion showcased the creative energy of Taiwanese film and television.
  • Many titles that have received support from TAICCA'sinternational co-funding program officially announced their international co-production projects during March du Film in Cannes.

Taipei Fashion Week FW 2022: Designers Envision The Future Of Fashion

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Now in its 5th year, Taipei Fashion Week is proud to have concluded the Autumn/Winter 2022 season with the fashion shows of 10 promising designers.

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  • TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Now in its 5th year, Taipei Fashion Week is proud to have concluded the Autumn/Winter 2022 season with the fashion shows of 10 promising designers.
  • Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Taipei Fashion Week was a collaboration across government and the fashion industry that showcased 5 objectives: functionality, sustainability, transboundary, diversity and humanities.
  • In a cross-generational combination of virtual experiences, digital consumption, NFTs and Taipei nightlife, #DAMUR offered bold street styles with oversized fits and cutouts.
  • In addition to the Taipei Sustainable Collection group opening show, designers during the week interpreted their ideas of sustainable fashion in distinct ways.