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9th Public Art Awards ceremony takes place in Taipei
The 9th Public Art Awards ceremony took place at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei on Dec. 4, presenting 11 awards to 32 winners. Held once every two years, the Public Art Awards is the most prestigious and representative award for public art in Taiwan. The event was attended by Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰), Minister of Culture Li Yuan, and other distinguished guests. At the ceremony, Premier Cho expressed his hopes to promote art and bring it into daily life, while Minister Li noted that with the completion of law revision on public art regulations in August, the Ministry of Culture is encouraging aspiring artists to create more public artworks. The grand prize of the event, the Excellence Award, was presented to the Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government (臺北市政府捷運工程局) for the public art project featured throughout the Circular Line of the Taipei Metro. Designed by French architect Emmanuelle Moureaux and French artist Daniel Buren, the art installations utilize distinctive colors and geometric shapes, integrated into the metro system itself, such as the design of the trains, the walls in the stations, and the colorful columns of the viaducts, breaking the boundaries of art. A list of all the winners of the 9th Public Art Awards can be found on the website.

9th Public Art Awards ceremony takes place in Taipei

2024-12-06
The 9th Public Art Awards ceremony took place at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei on Dec. 4, presenting 11 awards to 32 winners. Held once every two years, the Public Art Awards is the most prestigious and representative award for public art in Taiwan. The event was attended by Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰), Minister of Culture Li Yuan, and other distinguished guests. At the ceremony, Premier Cho expressed his hopes to promote art and bring it into daily life, while Minister Li noted that with the completion of law revision on public art regulations in August, the Ministry of Culture is encouraging aspiring artists to create more public artworks. The grand prize of the event, the Excellence Award, was presented to the Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government (臺北市政府捷運工程局) for the public art project featured throughout the Circular Line of the Taipei Metro. Designed by French architect Emmanuelle Moureaux and French artist Daniel Buren, the art installations utilize distinctive colors and geometric shapes, integrated into the metro system itself, such as the design of the trains, the walls in the stations, and the colorful columns of the viaducts, breaking the boundaries of art. A list of all the winners of the 9th Public Art Awards can be found on the website.
MOC pays tribute to late novelist Chiung Yao
Novelist Chiung Yao (瓊瑤) passed away on Dec. 4 at the age of 86. Upon hearing the news, Minister of Culture Li Yuan expressed his sincere condolences. The Ministry of Culture also lamented her passing, commenting that her works have a profound influence on the cultural industry in Taiwan. Minister Li noted that Chiung Yao’s energy and passion for writing made her novels the epitome of Chinese language romance, and have broken the border between literature and entertainment, showcasing the potential of Taiwan’s literature to the world. Born Chen Che (陳喆) in China’s Sichuan in 1938, Chiung Yao moved to Taiwan with her family in 1949, and graduated from Taipei Second Girls’ High School (now Zhongshan Girls High School). She shot to fame in 1963 with her debut novel “Outside the Window (窗外),” cementing her status as a prominent Chinese language romance novelist. An active writer for more than 50 years, Chiung Yao has penned over 60 novels throughout her career, many of which have been adapted into films, such as “The Young Ones (彩雲飛)”; “Cloud of Romance (我是一片雲)”; and “Many Enchanting Nights (幾度夕陽紅).” She has also worked as the screenwriter for numerous television dramas, including “My Fair Princess (還珠格格)” and “Romance in the Rain (情深深雨濛濛).” Portraying the beauty and struggles of love through elegant words and poetic verses, Chiung Yao’s works have not only created a collective memory for several generations in the sinophone world, but also reflected the social changes in Taiwan.

MOC pays tribute to late novelist Chiung Yao

2024-12-06
Novelist Chiung Yao (瓊瑤) passed away on Dec. 4 at the age of 86. Upon hearing the news, Minister of Culture Li Yuan expressed his sincere condolences. The Ministry of Culture also lamented her passing, commenting that her works have a profound influence on the cultural industry in Taiwan. Minister Li noted that Chiung Yao’s energy and passion for writing made her novels the epitome of Chinese language romance, and have broken the border between literature and entertainment, showcasing the potential of Taiwan’s literature to the world. Born Chen Che (陳喆) in China’s Sichuan in 1938, Chiung Yao moved to Taiwan with her family in 1949, and graduated from Taipei Second Girls’ High School (now Zhongshan Girls High School). She shot to fame in 1963 with her debut novel “Outside the Window (窗外),” cementing her status as a prominent Chinese language romance novelist. An active writer for more than 50 years, Chiung Yao has penned over 60 novels throughout her career, many of which have been adapted into films, such as “The Young Ones (彩雲飛)”; “Cloud of Romance (我是一片雲)”; and “Many Enchanting Nights (幾度夕陽紅).” She has also worked as the screenwriter for numerous television dramas, including “My Fair Princess (還珠格格)” and “Romance in the Rain (情深深雨濛濛).” Portraying the beauty and struggles of love through elegant words and poetic verses, Chiung Yao’s works have not only created a collective memory for several generations in the sinophone world, but also reflected the social changes in Taiwan.
MOC mourns the passing of musician Liu Chia-chang
Veteran musician Liu Chia-chang (劉家昌) passed away on Dec. 3. Upon hearing the news, Minister of Culture Li Yuan expressed his sincere condolences. Regarding Liu as a legendary figure in the entertainment industry, Minister Li commended Liu for his lifelong dedication to pop music and film. Born in 1943, Liu was hailed as the “godfather of Chinese language pop music” for his contributions as a singer, composer, and songwriter. Liu debuted in 1968 with the song “Full Moon on the West Tower (月滿西樓),” and rose to fame in later years with classics such as “Unforgettable Past (往事只能回味)”; “The Plum Blossom (梅花)”; and “Dreaming in a Romantic Night (一簾幽夢).” In 2001, Liu was awarded the Special Contribution Award at the 12th Golden Melody Awards. Liu also achieved success in the film industry as a director, with his movies “Love Begins Here (愛的天地)” and “Victory (梅花)” winning several awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Music, at the 11th and 13th Golden Horse Awards respectively. The Ministry of Culture paid tribute to Liu, noting that his songs and films have brought warmth to the public, and will always be fondly remembered.

MOC mourns the passing of musician Liu Chia-chang

2024-12-06
Veteran musician Liu Chia-chang (劉家昌) passed away on Dec. 3. Upon hearing the news, Minister of Culture Li Yuan expressed his sincere condolences. Regarding Liu as a legendary figure in the entertainment industry, Minister Li commended Liu for his lifelong dedication to pop music and film. Born in 1943, Liu was hailed as the “godfather of Chinese language pop music” for his contributions as a singer, composer, and songwriter. Liu debuted in 1968 with the song “Full Moon on the West Tower (月滿西樓),” and rose to fame in later years with classics such as “Unforgettable Past (往事只能回味)”; “The Plum Blossom (梅花)”; and “Dreaming in a Romantic Night (一簾幽夢).” In 2001, Liu was awarded the Special Contribution Award at the 12th Golden Melody Awards. Liu also achieved success in the film industry as a director, with his movies “Love Begins Here (愛的天地)” and “Victory (梅花)” winning several awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Music, at the 11th and 13th Golden Horse Awards respectively. The Ministry of Culture paid tribute to Liu, noting that his songs and films have brought warmth to the public, and will always be fondly remembered.
The Sports Administration holds the Mountain Education Experience Exchange and Achievement Sharing Meeting to jointly build "My Connection with the Mountains"
The Sports Administration (SA) has been promoting the Mountain Education Promotion and Implementation Plan since 2013, encouraging schools to promote mountain education, and providing a platform for school experience exchange. On November 16th, the "2024 Mountain Education Experience Exchange and Achievements Sharing Meeting" was held at National Taiwan Sport University. The event recognized schools excelling in promoting mountain education in 2024 and featured experience-sharing sessions by experts, scholars, and schools. Awards were presented in two categories: "Mountaineering Education Activist Award" and "Quality Mountaineering Education and Mountain Education Video Award". This year, 24 schools participated, submitting 29 entries, with 18 receiving awards. The Mountain Education Promotion and Implementation Plan has been selecting outstanding teaching materials, lesson plans, and videos since 2017, encouraging the exchange of high-quality course resources. In alignment with the Executive Yuan's "Salute to the Mountains" open mountain forest policy launched in 2019, the plan emphasizes "Mountaineering Education and Popularization" as well as "Responsibility and Awareness Dissemination". These efforts aim to enhance mountaineering safety and education across all school levels. The "Mountaineering Education Activist Award" was introduced in 2021 to inspire greater participation and further integrate mountaineering education into schools. In addition to promoting safety, the initiative also seeks to deepen the core literacies of the Curriculum Guidelines of 12-year Basic Education through mountain education in all schools. This year, the "Mountaineering Education Activist Award" featured two categories: "Excellent Mountain Climbing Award" and "Mountain Activist Award." For the selection themes, schools up to senior high school focused primarily on mountaineering education, supplemented by environmental or exploration education. Meanwhile, college and university mountaineering clubs emphasized mountaineering education alongside mountain forest conservation, research, social services, or innovative management. The SA stated that it hopes to encourage schools to record the process of promoting mountaineering education and use it as material for future education promotion by selecting "excellent mountaineering education and mountain education videos". This year's selection categories are divided into "videos on mountain education achievements”, “Mountain Education Micro Film" and "Mountain Education Teaching Short Film". Schools could choose appropriate shooting and editing video formats according to curriculum arrangements, so that valuable experiences can be spread and shared. Taipei City Fanghe Experimental High School, winner of Silver Award in the "Excellent Mountain Climbing Award" and the Honorable Mention Award in the "Mountain Education Achievements Video" categories for two consecutive years, was transformed into Taipei's first publicly operated experimental school in the 107 academic year. Adopting an exploratory learning school model, the school has integrated mountain education into its curriculum as a distinctive, school-based program. This includes training in mountain skills, professional competencies, and team leadership. The school has led students on expeditions to locations such as Qilai Mountain, Nanhua Mountain, Jiaming Lake, Pingfeng Mountain, Jialuo Lake, and the Daba Peaks. Through these outdoor courses, students learn to take responsibility for their decisions, honor their commitments to themselves and their teams, and develop their character by connecting with the mountains and nature. These activities align with the core literacy goals of Taiwan’s Curriculum Guidelines of 12-year Basic Education. This year's Mountain Education Experience Exchange and Achievement Sharing Meeting, themed "My Connection with the Mountains", featured static exhibitions and experiential activities. Special guests included Professor Wu Chong-chi from National Taiwan Normal University and Associate Professor Cheng An-si from National Taichung University of Education, who shared insights on topics such as the history and future of outdoor exploration education in Taiwan and mountain disaster statistics. Additionally, Hsianhsi Junior High School, Ludong Elementary School, and Chungpu Junior High School presented their achievements in promoting mountain education courses. Through these courses, students gain outdoor survival skills and ecological responsibility, integrating environmental and exploration education. The SA will continue merging mountain, exploration, and environmental education through the Mountain Education and Outdoor Exploration Programs. By fostering collaboration and sharing resources, the SA aims to inspire students to connect with nature, respect the mountains, and safely explore forests while learning stewardship of the natural world.

The Sports Administration holds the Mountain Education Experience Exchange and Achievement Sharing Meeting to jointly build "My Connection with the Mountains"

2024-11-29
The Sports Administration (SA) has been promoting the Mountain Education Promotion and Implementation Plan since 2013, encouraging schools to promote mountain education, and providing a platform for school experience exchange. On November 16th, the "2024 Mountain Education Experience Exchange and Achievements Sharing Meeting" was held at National Taiwan Sport University. The event recognized schools excelling in promoting mountain education in 2024 and featured experience-sharing sessions by experts, scholars, and schools. Awards were presented in two categories: "Mountaineering Education Activist Award" and "Quality Mountaineering Education and Mountain Education Video Award". This year, 24 schools participated, submitting 29 entries, with 18 receiving awards. The Mountain Education Promotion and Implementation Plan has been selecting outstanding teaching materials, lesson plans, and videos since 2017, encouraging the exchange of high-quality course resources. In alignment with the Executive Yuan's "Salute to the Mountains" open mountain forest policy launched in 2019, the plan emphasizes "Mountaineering Education and Popularization" as well as "Responsibility and Awareness Dissemination". These efforts aim to enhance mountaineering safety and education across all school levels. The "Mountaineering Education Activist Award" was introduced in 2021 to inspire greater participation and further integrate mountaineering education into schools. In addition to promoting safety, the initiative also seeks to deepen the core literacies of the Curriculum Guidelines of 12-year Basic Education through mountain education in all schools. This year, the "Mountaineering Education Activist Award" featured two categories: "Excellent Mountain Climbing Award" and "Mountain Activist Award." For the selection themes, schools up to senior high school focused primarily on mountaineering education, supplemented by environmental or exploration education. Meanwhile, college and university mountaineering clubs emphasized mountaineering education alongside mountain forest conservation, research, social services, or innovative management. The SA stated that it hopes to encourage schools to record the process of promoting mountaineering education and use it as material for future education promotion by selecting "excellent mountaineering education and mountain education videos". This year's selection categories are divided into "videos on mountain education achievements”, “Mountain Education Micro Film" and "Mountain Education Teaching Short Film". Schools could choose appropriate shooting and editing video formats according to curriculum arrangements, so that valuable experiences can be spread and shared. Taipei City Fanghe Experimental High School, winner of Silver Award in the "Excellent Mountain Climbing Award" and the Honorable Mention Award in the "Mountain Education Achievements Video" categories for two consecutive years, was transformed into Taipei's first publicly operated experimental school in the 107 academic year. Adopting an exploratory learning school model, the school has integrated mountain education into its curriculum as a distinctive, school-based program. This includes training in mountain skills, professional competencies, and team leadership. The school has led students on expeditions to locations such as Qilai Mountain, Nanhua Mountain, Jiaming Lake, Pingfeng Mountain, Jialuo Lake, and the Daba Peaks. Through these outdoor courses, students learn to take responsibility for their decisions, honor their commitments to themselves and their teams, and develop their character by connecting with the mountains and nature. These activities align with the core literacy goals of Taiwan’s Curriculum Guidelines of 12-year Basic Education. This year's Mountain Education Experience Exchange and Achievement Sharing Meeting, themed "My Connection with the Mountains", featured static exhibitions and experiential activities. Special guests included Professor Wu Chong-chi from National Taiwan Normal University and Associate Professor Cheng An-si from National Taichung University of Education, who shared insights on topics such as the history and future of outdoor exploration education in Taiwan and mountain disaster statistics. Additionally, Hsianhsi Junior High School, Ludong Elementary School, and Chungpu Junior High School presented their achievements in promoting mountain education courses. Through these courses, students gain outdoor survival skills and ecological responsibility, integrating environmental and exploration education. The SA will continue merging mountain, exploration, and environmental education through the Mountain Education and Outdoor Exploration Programs. By fostering collaboration and sharing resources, the SA aims to inspire students to connect with nature, respect the mountains, and safely explore forests while learning stewardship of the natural world.
NHRM announces Green Island Biennial 2025 theme and featured artists
On Nov. 18, the National Human Rights Museum (NHRM) unveiled the curatorial theme and featured artists for the Green Island Biennial 2025. This year’s theme, “Duration of 149 Sea Miles: The Struggle of Memory against Forgetting (一四九海浬的時間：抵抗遺忘),” draws inspiration from the May 1951 event when the first group of political prisoners was sent to Green Island. The Biennial will take place from May 17 to Sept. 21, 2025. Co-curated by Nobuo Takamori (高森信男), Chang Wen-hao (張文豪), and Tseng Che-wei (曾哲偉), the event will feature works by 23 groups of artists, including seven international participants. The NHRM has also invited Chen Wu-chen (陳武鎮), a former political prisoner, and Huang Hsu-hung (黃旭宏), a descendant of political victim Huang Jui-lin (黃瑞麟), to create artworks that shed light on the history of the White Terror. Additionally, the Green Island Biennial has been invited to collaborate with the Jeju Biennale 2024 for an art exchange program. Participating artists include Liu Yun-yi (劉芸怡), Lin Shu-kai (林書楷), Wang Te-yu (王德瑜), Au Sow-yee (區秀詒), and Tao Ya-lun (陶亞倫). The Jeju Biennale will run from Nov. 26, 2024, to Feb. 16, 2025.

NHRM announces Green Island Biennial 2025 theme and featured artists

2024-11-29
On Nov. 18, the National Human Rights Museum (NHRM) unveiled the curatorial theme and featured artists for the Green Island Biennial 2025. This year’s theme, “Duration of 149 Sea Miles: The Struggle of Memory against Forgetting (一四九海浬的時間：抵抗遺忘),” draws inspiration from the May 1951 event when the first group of political prisoners was sent to Green Island. The Biennial will take place from May 17 to Sept. 21, 2025. Co-curated by Nobuo Takamori (高森信男), Chang Wen-hao (張文豪), and Tseng Che-wei (曾哲偉), the event will feature works by 23 groups of artists, including seven international participants. The NHRM has also invited Chen Wu-chen (陳武鎮), a former political prisoner, and Huang Hsu-hung (黃旭宏), a descendant of political victim Huang Jui-lin (黃瑞麟), to create artworks that shed light on the history of the White Terror. Additionally, the Green Island Biennial has been invited to collaborate with the Jeju Biennale 2024 for an art exchange program. Participating artists include Liu Yun-yi (劉芸怡), Lin Shu-kai (林書楷), Wang Te-yu (王德瑜), Au Sow-yee (區秀詒), and Tao Ya-lun (陶亞倫). The Jeju Biennale will run from Nov. 26, 2024, to Feb. 16, 2025.