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2025 National Crafts Achievement Award honors Hsu Chao-tsung
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) has announced antique porcelain replica artisan Hsu Chao-tsung (許朝宗) as the recipient of the 2025 National Crafts Achievement Award, which is Taiwan’s highest honor in the crafts community, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments and profound contributions to the creation, research, and promotion of pottery art. Hsu began his career at China Art Ceramic (市拿陶瓷) in 1978 in Yingge District, New Taipei City. At that time, Taiwan’s pottery industry was primarily export-oriented, and Yingge was renowned for everyday ceramics and antique porcelain replicas. Against this backdrop, Hsu mastered a wide range of ceramic techniques while actively studying diverse sources to refine his craft. In 1980, he became independent, dedicating himself to innovation and creative breakthroughs. In addition to elevating the art of antique porcelain replicas to new heights, Hsu has been deeply committed to education, offering pottery courses at high schools and universities across Taiwan. Over the years, he has received numerous accolades, including the Grand Prize of the Traditional and Contemporary Ceramics Creation Competition, the Senior Craftsmanship Excellence Award from the Ministry of Education, and the Cultural Association Medal from the Ministry of Culture.

2025 National Crafts Achievement Award honors Hsu Chao-tsung

2025-10-08
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) has announced antique porcelain replica artisan Hsu Chao-tsung (許朝宗) as the recipient of the 2025 National Crafts Achievement Award, which is Taiwan’s highest honor in the crafts community, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments and profound contributions to the creation, research, and promotion of pottery art. Hsu began his career at China Art Ceramic (市拿陶瓷) in 1978 in Yingge District, New Taipei City. At that time, Taiwan’s pottery industry was primarily export-oriented, and Yingge was renowned for everyday ceramics and antique porcelain replicas. Against this backdrop, Hsu mastered a wide range of ceramic techniques while actively studying diverse sources to refine his craft. In 1980, he became independent, dedicating himself to innovation and creative breakthroughs. In addition to elevating the art of antique porcelain replicas to new heights, Hsu has been deeply committed to education, offering pottery courses at high schools and universities across Taiwan. Over the years, he has received numerous accolades, including the Grand Prize of the Traditional and Contemporary Ceramics Creation Competition, the Senior Craftsmanship Excellence Award from the Ministry of Education, and the Cultural Association Medal from the Ministry of Culture.
MOC hosts exhibition honoring 60th years of Golden Bell Awards
Celebrating the 60th Golden Bell Awards, the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID) under the Ministry of Culture (MOC) is hosting the “Golden Bell 60/60 Exhibition (金鐘60/60特展)” at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei through Oct. 19. The exhibition’s opening on Oct. 6 was attended by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Broadcast Golden Bell Awards judging committee chairperson Tien Li-yun (田麗雲), this year’s Special Contribution Award recipients, actor Chen Shu-fang (陳淑芳) and set decorator Yeh Hui-lung (葉輝龍), as well as other distinguished guests. Minister Li remarked that in addition to celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Golden Bell Awards, this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, noting how Taiwanese society has since come together as a community. He highlighted the vital role of television and radio programs in shaping the nation’s collective memory and history. The “Golden Bell 60/60 Exhibition” features four themed sections, presenting the evolution of Taiwan’s broadcasting and television industry from multiple perspectives. “THE MOMENT” spotlights pivotal milestones and major breakthroughs in Taiwan’s broadcasting history; “THE MEMORY” revisits the golden era of television dramas; “THE GLORY” offers visitors the chance to experience the excitement of winning the awards; and “THE UNSEEN” pays tribute to the behind-the-scenes professionals who bring influential shows to life. The 60th Golden Bell Awards presentations will take place on Oct. 11, 17 and 18. For more information, visit the 60th Golden Bell Awards official website and Facebook page.

MOC hosts exhibition honoring 60th years of Golden Bell Awards

2025-10-08
Celebrating the 60th Golden Bell Awards, the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID) under the Ministry of Culture (MOC) is hosting the “Golden Bell 60/60 Exhibition (金鐘60/60特展)” at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei through Oct. 19. The exhibition’s opening on Oct. 6 was attended by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Broadcast Golden Bell Awards judging committee chairperson Tien Li-yun (田麗雲), this year’s Special Contribution Award recipients, actor Chen Shu-fang (陳淑芳) and set decorator Yeh Hui-lung (葉輝龍), as well as other distinguished guests. Minister Li remarked that in addition to celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Golden Bell Awards, this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, noting how Taiwanese society has since come together as a community. He highlighted the vital role of television and radio programs in shaping the nation’s collective memory and history. The “Golden Bell 60/60 Exhibition” features four themed sections, presenting the evolution of Taiwan’s broadcasting and television industry from multiple perspectives. “THE MOMENT” spotlights pivotal milestones and major breakthroughs in Taiwan’s broadcasting history; “THE MEMORY” revisits the golden era of television dramas; “THE GLORY” offers visitors the chance to experience the excitement of winning the awards; and “THE UNSEEN” pays tribute to the behind-the-scenes professionals who bring influential shows to life. The 60th Golden Bell Awards presentations will take place on Oct. 11, 17 and 18. For more information, visit the 60th Golden Bell Awards official website and Facebook page.
2025 Taiwan Literature Awards for Books unveils 30 finalists
On Sept. 30, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the finalists of the 2025 Taiwan Literature Awards for Books, presenting a total of 30 works: 10 novels, 9 non-fiction titles, 6 prose collections, 4 poetry collections, and 1 picture book. Reflecting the diversity and richness of Taiwanese literature, one work will be honored with the Annual Golden Grand Laurel Award, while seven will selected for the Golden Book Award and three for the New Bud Award. The jury panel remarked that this year’s submissions demonstrated “consistent output” that “meets both quality and quantity,” applauding the writers’ breakthroughs in the highly competitive literary scene. They also highlighted the excellence of Indigenous writers, with five works selected—the highest number to date. The panel observed a trend among writers in challenging conventional literary structures. These authors actively push the boundaries of literature itself through innovative use of language, diverse forms, and insightful reflections on society. The selected works will be showcased across independent bookstores, bookstore chains, public libraries, and school libraries nationwide through Jan. 31, 2026, in an effort to engage wider audiences. Digital exhibitions are also planned, along with radio programs introducing each work. The award ceremony will take place on Nov. 16 in Taipei. For more information, go to the 2025 Taiwan Literature Awards for Books official website and Facebook page.

2025 Taiwan Literature Awards for Books unveils 30 finalists

2025-10-02
On Sept. 30, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the finalists of the 2025 Taiwan Literature Awards for Books, presenting a total of 30 works: 10 novels, 9 non-fiction titles, 6 prose collections, 4 poetry collections, and 1 picture book. Reflecting the diversity and richness of Taiwanese literature, one work will be honored with the Annual Golden Grand Laurel Award, while seven will selected for the Golden Book Award and three for the New Bud Award. The jury panel remarked that this year’s submissions demonstrated “consistent output” that “meets both quality and quantity,” applauding the writers’ breakthroughs in the highly competitive literary scene. They also highlighted the excellence of Indigenous writers, with five works selected—the highest number to date. The panel observed a trend among writers in challenging conventional literary structures. These authors actively push the boundaries of literature itself through innovative use of language, diverse forms, and insightful reflections on society. The selected works will be showcased across independent bookstores, bookstore chains, public libraries, and school libraries nationwide through Jan. 31, 2026, in an effort to engage wider audiences. Digital exhibitions are also planned, along with radio programs introducing each work. The award ceremony will take place on Nov. 16 in Taipei. For more information, go to the 2025 Taiwan Literature Awards for Books official website and Facebook page.
49th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications honors 35 winners
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) hosted the 49th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications presentation ceremony at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center on Sept. 24. This year’s awards received 1,386 submissions across 22 awards in 4 categories. In the end, 35 winners were selected from 106 finalists. The presentation ceremony were attended by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Legislator Jean Kuo (郭昱晴), and other distinguished guests. Minister Li presented the Special Contribution Award to children’s book author Cheng Ming-chin (鄭明進), commending his lifelong dedication to introducing picture books from around the world to Taiwan while authoring nearly 50 works of his own. Li also praised Cheng’s pivotal role in nurturing talent in the field. This year’s winning entries cover a wide range of themes—ranging from societal reflections and ethnic narratives to environmental concerns—spanning magazines, books, government publications, and digital publications. They offer in-depth observations of contemporary trends, showcasing the vitality of Taiwan’s publishing industry. To foster greater exchange between domestic and international publishers while promoting these winning works, the MOC organized three seminar sessions at the Taiwan Literature Base on Sept. 21. Featured speakers included Italian author Paola Myriam Visconti, Italian children’s book author Emanuela Nava, and French independent publisher Florent Grandin. The three were also invited to the ceremony as award presenters. For more information, visit Golden Tripod Awards for Publications official website, Facebook page, or YouTube channel.

49th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications honors 35 winners

2025-09-30
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) hosted the 49th Golden Tripod Awards for Publications presentation ceremony at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center on Sept. 24. This year’s awards received 1,386 submissions across 22 awards in 4 categories. In the end, 35 winners were selected from 106 finalists. The presentation ceremony were attended by Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Legislator Jean Kuo (郭昱晴), and other distinguished guests. Minister Li presented the Special Contribution Award to children’s book author Cheng Ming-chin (鄭明進), commending his lifelong dedication to introducing picture books from around the world to Taiwan while authoring nearly 50 works of his own. Li also praised Cheng’s pivotal role in nurturing talent in the field. This year’s winning entries cover a wide range of themes—ranging from societal reflections and ethnic narratives to environmental concerns—spanning magazines, books, government publications, and digital publications. They offer in-depth observations of contemporary trends, showcasing the vitality of Taiwan’s publishing industry. To foster greater exchange between domestic and international publishers while promoting these winning works, the MOC organized three seminar sessions at the Taiwan Literature Base on Sept. 21. Featured speakers included Italian author Paola Myriam Visconti, Italian children’s book author Emanuela Nava, and French independent publisher Florent Grandin. The three were also invited to the ceremony as award presenters. For more information, visit Golden Tripod Awards for Publications official website, Facebook page, or YouTube channel.
MOC unveiled Taipei Fashion Week SS26’s main visual ‘Fashion, Action!’
The Taipei Fashion Week SS26 will take place from Oct. 16 to 20. On Sept. 22, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) unveiled this season’s main visual, “Fashion, Action!”, which transforms the entire event into an exhilarating cinematic experience. In this concept, the audience is no longer a bystander but steps directly into an unfolding fashion movie. Lights, cameras, and runways become narrative elements, and each turn of a garment marks the beginning of a new scene. The season’s key visual reimagines a traditional fashion show as an engaging drama production. Directors, cinematographers, stylists, and art directors shine in striking fashion reinterpretations, joined by actress Yu-Wei Shao (邵雨薇) leading the scene. Styled like drama posters, the imagery unfolds in montage, with hidden props from the six featured dramas serving as Easter eggs waiting for audiences to discover, bridging fashion and screen culture with playful intertextuality. For this edition, six designers have been invited to create exclusive runway looks inspired by six iconic Taiwanese dramas: “The Outlaw Doctor (化外之醫),” “The Cleaner (人生清理員),” “Us Without Sex (今夜一起為愛鼓掌),” “Tabloid (死了一個娛樂女記者),” “The World Between Us II (我們與惡的距離II),” and “Holi-Day (拜六禮拜).” These collaborations echo the recent rise of Taiwanese dramas that spotlight everyday lives, professional spheres, and the deeper shades of human nature—showcasing a dialogue between Taiwan’s screen culture and its fashion creativity. Taipei Fashion Week SS26 is more than a showcase of clothing—it is a collaborative stage, uniting designers, artists, artisans, media, and audiences. By weaving theatrical expression into the language of fashion, this season presents a new narrative for Taiwan’s creative energy. For more information, visit Taipei Fashion Week SS26 official website and follow on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and Youtube.

MOC unveiled Taipei Fashion Week SS26’s main visual ‘Fashion, Action!’

2025-09-24
The Taipei Fashion Week SS26 will take place from Oct. 16 to 20. On Sept. 22, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) unveiled this season’s main visual, “Fashion, Action!”, which transforms the entire event into an exhilarating cinematic experience. In this concept, the audience is no longer a bystander but steps directly into an unfolding fashion movie. Lights, cameras, and runways become narrative elements, and each turn of a garment marks the beginning of a new scene. The season’s key visual reimagines a traditional fashion show as an engaging drama production. Directors, cinematographers, stylists, and art directors shine in striking fashion reinterpretations, joined by actress Yu-Wei Shao (邵雨薇) leading the scene. Styled like drama posters, the imagery unfolds in montage, with hidden props from the six featured dramas serving as Easter eggs waiting for audiences to discover, bridging fashion and screen culture with playful intertextuality. For this edition, six designers have been invited to create exclusive runway looks inspired by six iconic Taiwanese dramas: “The Outlaw Doctor (化外之醫),” “The Cleaner (人生清理員),” “Us Without Sex (今夜一起為愛鼓掌),” “Tabloid (死了一個娛樂女記者),” “The World Between Us II (我們與惡的距離II),” and “Holi-Day (拜六禮拜).” These collaborations echo the recent rise of Taiwanese dramas that spotlight everyday lives, professional spheres, and the deeper shades of human nature—showcasing a dialogue between Taiwan’s screen culture and its fashion creativity. Taipei Fashion Week SS26 is more than a showcase of clothing—it is a collaborative stage, uniting designers, artists, artisans, media, and audiences. By weaving theatrical expression into the language of fashion, this season presents a new narrative for Taiwan’s creative energy. For more information, visit Taipei Fashion Week SS26 official website and follow on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and Youtube.