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Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 to kick off on Sept. 19
The Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 will take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 in Taipei, with an additional showcase from Sept. 22 to 28 in Kaohsiung. Highlighting environmental changes caused by human activities, the festival will introduce the Environmental Rights section for the first time, alongside the Human Rights Lens section, inviting audiences to explore diverse dimensions of human rights through the lens of environmental justice. The Environmental Rights section will feature five films, including “The Blue Trail,” “The Incredible Snow Woman,” “Only on Earth,” “The Rover,” and “Flow,” examining environmental transformations in the Amazon’s rainforest, Greenland’s icy landscape, and Taiwan’s mountain peaks, Meanwhile, the Human Rights Lens section will showcase nine documentaries and feature films addressing political violence, social suppression, history, and resistance. The lineup includes “Meeting with Pol Pot,” “Invisible Nation,” “Timestamp,” “Black Box Diaries,” “The Accidental Politician,” “I’m Still Here,” “An Unfinished Film,” “The Swallows of Kabul,” and “Sima’s Song.” The festival also invites schools, organizations, exhibition spaces, cafes, independent bookstores, and other partners to host independent screenings. For more information, go to the Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 official website, Facebook page, and Instagram.

Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 to kick off on Sept. 19

2025-08-22
The Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 will take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 in Taipei, with an additional showcase from Sept. 22 to 28 in Kaohsiung. Highlighting environmental changes caused by human activities, the festival will introduce the Environmental Rights section for the first time, alongside the Human Rights Lens section, inviting audiences to explore diverse dimensions of human rights through the lens of environmental justice. The Environmental Rights section will feature five films, including “The Blue Trail,” “The Incredible Snow Woman,” “Only on Earth,” “The Rover,” and “Flow,” examining environmental transformations in the Amazon’s rainforest, Greenland’s icy landscape, and Taiwan’s mountain peaks, Meanwhile, the Human Rights Lens section will showcase nine documentaries and feature films addressing political violence, social suppression, history, and resistance. The lineup includes “Meeting with Pol Pot,” “Invisible Nation,” “Timestamp,” “Black Box Diaries,” “The Accidental Politician,” “I’m Still Here,” “An Unfinished Film,” “The Swallows of Kabul,” and “Sima’s Song.” The festival also invites schools, organizations, exhibition spaces, cafes, independent bookstores, and other partners to host independent screenings. For more information, go to the Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 official website, Facebook page, and Instagram.
MOC to celebrate National Day for Cultural Heritage with vibrant events
Resonating with the European Heritage Days, the Bureau of Cultural Heritage (BOCH) of the Ministry of Culture (MOC) will host a series of events in September, including the National Day for Cultural Heritage on Sept. 20 and 21, inviting the public to immerse themselves in the charm of local heritage. According to BOCH, this year’s theme focuses on architectural heritage, integrating both tangible structures and intangible stories to emphasize that these cultural treasures can not only be “seen” but also “heard,” fostering deeper appreciation for cultural heritage. The celebrations will kick off with the “International Forum on Taiwan Cultural Heritage: FORWARD ⇒ with Flexibility×Originality×Resilience” on Sept. 5 and 6. The forum will bring together international experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)—a key advisory body to UNESCO on World Heritage matters—alongside Taiwanese government agencies, scholars, and civil society organizations engaged in heritage preservation. Following the forum, a book launch event will be held at the Kishu An Forest of Literature on Sept. 17, to promote 16 national monuments from across the country. The authors documented these sites through fieldwork, reimagining and reconstructing their histories to guide readers on a journey back in time. For more information, visit the BOCH’s official website and Facebook page, National Day for Cultural Heritage official website, and the International Forum on Taiwan Cultural Heritage official website. ­

MOC to celebrate National Day for Cultural Heritage with vibrant events

2025-08-22
Resonating with the European Heritage Days, the Bureau of Cultural Heritage (BOCH) of the Ministry of Culture (MOC) will host a series of events in September, including the National Day for Cultural Heritage on Sept. 20 and 21, inviting the public to immerse themselves in the charm of local heritage. According to BOCH, this year’s theme focuses on architectural heritage, integrating both tangible structures and intangible stories to emphasize that these cultural treasures can not only be “seen” but also “heard,” fostering deeper appreciation for cultural heritage. The celebrations will kick off with the “International Forum on Taiwan Cultural Heritage: FORWARD ⇒ with Flexibility×Originality×Resilience” on Sept. 5 and 6. The forum will bring together international experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)—a key advisory body to UNESCO on World Heritage matters—alongside Taiwanese government agencies, scholars, and civil society organizations engaged in heritage preservation. Following the forum, a book launch event will be held at the Kishu An Forest of Literature on Sept. 17, to promote 16 national monuments from across the country. The authors documented these sites through fieldwork, reimagining and reconstructing their histories to guide readers on a journey back in time. For more information, visit the BOCH’s official website and Facebook page, National Day for Cultural Heritage official website, and the International Forum on Taiwan Cultural Heritage official website. ­
'We TAIWAN' hosts Indigenous Night in Japan
“We TAIWAN”, the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, was launched on Aug. 2. As it entered its second weekend, the MOC and the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) hosted Indigenous Night on Aug. 8, showcasing Indigenous performances from Taiwan. The Indigenous Night featured performances and activities co-organized by the CIP and the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA). Distinguished guests included President Teruki Tsunemoto of the Japan Foundation for Ainu Culture; Director Tina Wilson of the New Zealand Trade Development Center, Taiwan; Māori representative Ngahiwi Tomoana; and Second Secretary Rickee Te Wini of the New Zealand Embassy. The Indigenous Night brought together Taiwan’s Naluwan Dance Troupe and New Zealand’s Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre, presenting vibrant music, rap, and dance performances. Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思) noted that “We TAIWAN” comprises a total of 129 events, including exhibitions, technology showcases, virtual reality (VR) experiences, online games, films, literature, and markets over a three-week period—highlighting Taiwan’s diverse and resilient culture. Director General Chiu Huang Chao-hung (邱黃肇崇) of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Development Center under the CIP emphasized the rich history of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples and their close ties to an estimated 400 million Austronesian peoples worldwide. He also presented Taiwanese Indigenous crafts to Teruki Tsunemoto and Ngahiwi Tomoana during the event. For more information, visit We TAIWAN’s official website, follow the program on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, and add the official LINE account.

'We TAIWAN' hosts Indigenous Night in Japan

2025-08-12
“We TAIWAN”, the Ministry of Culture’s (MOC) cultural program at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, was launched on Aug. 2. As it entered its second weekend, the MOC and the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) hosted Indigenous Night on Aug. 8, showcasing Indigenous performances from Taiwan. The Indigenous Night featured performances and activities co-organized by the CIP and the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA). Distinguished guests included President Teruki Tsunemoto of the Japan Foundation for Ainu Culture; Director Tina Wilson of the New Zealand Trade Development Center, Taiwan; Māori representative Ngahiwi Tomoana; and Second Secretary Rickee Te Wini of the New Zealand Embassy. The Indigenous Night brought together Taiwan’s Naluwan Dance Troupe and New Zealand’s Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre, presenting vibrant music, rap, and dance performances. Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思) noted that “We TAIWAN” comprises a total of 129 events, including exhibitions, technology showcases, virtual reality (VR) experiences, online games, films, literature, and markets over a three-week period—highlighting Taiwan’s diverse and resilient culture. Director General Chiu Huang Chao-hung (邱黃肇崇) of the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Development Center under the CIP emphasized the rich history of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples and their close ties to an estimated 400 million Austronesian peoples worldwide. He also presented Taiwanese Indigenous crafts to Teruki Tsunemoto and Ngahiwi Tomoana during the event. For more information, visit We TAIWAN’s official website, follow the program on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, and add the official LINE account.
18 Taiwanese Universities Represented at Study Abroad in Taiwan Fairs in Japan
The Taiwan Education Center in Japan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office jointly held two Study Abroad in Taiwan Fairs to help Japanese students have a better understanding of what higher education in Taiwan can offer them. The first was held at Tokyo Chinese School on June 14, and the second was held at Yokohama Overseas Chinese School on June 16. At each of the fairs, Huang Kuan-Chao 黃冠超, Director of the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, pointed out in his opening remarks that Taiwan has become a popular study abroad destination for Japanese students, following the strong development of Taiwan’s semiconductor and high-tech industries. In recent years, the number of Japanese students undertaking university and language courses in Taiwan has constantly increased. In the 2024 academic year, there were 8,779 students from Japan among the more than 120,000 international students undertaking courses in Taiwan. The attendees had an opportunity to speak directly with representatives from 18 universities in Taiwan: eight national universities—including National Taiwan University, National Taipei University of Technology, and National Chengchi University, and ten private universities—including Tamkang University, Shih Chien University, and Chung Yuan Christian University. The two fairs attracted approximately 450 attendees, principally students who engaged in lively interactions with the university representatives providing information about the programs and scholarships available at their respective universities, as well as living in Taiwan. The fairs received a great deal of positive feedback from the attendees. Many students commented that after consulting with the university staff, they had a clearer understanding of Taiwanese higher education and were more interested in studying in Taiwan.

18 Taiwanese Universities Represented at Study Abroad in Taiwan Fairs in Japan

2025-08-12
The Taiwan Education Center in Japan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office jointly held two Study Abroad in Taiwan Fairs to help Japanese students have a better understanding of what higher education in Taiwan can offer them. The first was held at Tokyo Chinese School on June 14, and the second was held at Yokohama Overseas Chinese School on June 16. At each of the fairs, Huang Kuan-Chao 黃冠超, Director of the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, pointed out in his opening remarks that Taiwan has become a popular study abroad destination for Japanese students, following the strong development of Taiwan’s semiconductor and high-tech industries. In recent years, the number of Japanese students undertaking university and language courses in Taiwan has constantly increased. In the 2024 academic year, there were 8,779 students from Japan among the more than 120,000 international students undertaking courses in Taiwan. The attendees had an opportunity to speak directly with representatives from 18 universities in Taiwan: eight national universities—including National Taiwan University, National Taipei University of Technology, and National Chengchi University, and ten private universities—including Tamkang University, Shih Chien University, and Chung Yuan Christian University. The two fairs attracted approximately 450 attendees, principally students who engaged in lively interactions with the university representatives providing information about the programs and scholarships available at their respective universities, as well as living in Taiwan. The fairs received a great deal of positive feedback from the attendees. Many students commented that after consulting with the university staff, they had a clearer understanding of Taiwanese higher education and were more interested in studying in Taiwan.
16th Golden Comic Awards finalists, Special Contribution Award recipient revealed
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the finalists of the 16th Golden Comic Awards (GCA) and the winner of the Special Contribution Award on Aug. 6. Following careful evaluation by the judging panel, Huang Chien-he (黃健和) was named the recipient of this year’s Special Contribution Award. Out of 224 submissions, 24 outstanding works have made it to the shortlist. The GCA encompasses categories including Best New Talent, Best Cross-media Application, Best Editor, Comic of the Year, and the Grand Prize, with total prize money of NT$2.75 million. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in late October. According to the judges, Huang Chien-he served as the editor of the “Weekly Comics (星期漫畫)” in the 1980s, a publication that ushered in the golden age of Taiwanese comics and helped introduce them to European and North American markets. His contributions over the past three decades have played a vital role in bringing Taiwanese comics to the global stage. The judges also highlighted the strong competition among this year’s entries, noting a diversity of themes—including social realism, nativism, literary adaptations, and science fiction, adding that, each contestant—whether a seasoned veteran or an ambitious rookie—has showed their creative strength in the fierce contest. Minister of Culture Li Yuan congratulated the finalists and expressed his support for interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing that comics integrate storytelling, visual art, and storyboarding. He also expressed his hope that Taiwanese comic artists will forge a path distinct from those of Japanese and Korean comics. For more information, visit the Golden Comic Awards official website and Facebook page.

16th Golden Comic Awards finalists, Special Contribution Award recipient revealed

2025-08-12
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the finalists of the 16th Golden Comic Awards (GCA) and the winner of the Special Contribution Award on Aug. 6. Following careful evaluation by the judging panel, Huang Chien-he (黃健和) was named the recipient of this year’s Special Contribution Award. Out of 224 submissions, 24 outstanding works have made it to the shortlist. The GCA encompasses categories including Best New Talent, Best Cross-media Application, Best Editor, Comic of the Year, and the Grand Prize, with total prize money of NT$2.75 million. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in late October. According to the judges, Huang Chien-he served as the editor of the “Weekly Comics (星期漫畫)” in the 1980s, a publication that ushered in the golden age of Taiwanese comics and helped introduce them to European and North American markets. His contributions over the past three decades have played a vital role in bringing Taiwanese comics to the global stage. The judges also highlighted the strong competition among this year’s entries, noting a diversity of themes—including social realism, nativism, literary adaptations, and science fiction, adding that, each contestant—whether a seasoned veteran or an ambitious rookie—has showed their creative strength in the fierce contest. Minister of Culture Li Yuan congratulated the finalists and expressed his support for interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing that comics integrate storytelling, visual art, and storyboarding. He also expressed his hope that Taiwanese comic artists will forge a path distinct from those of Japanese and Korean comics. For more information, visit the Golden Comic Awards official website and Facebook page.