2025 TC Music Festival: From the New World
In 2024, Taiwan Connection (TC) marked its 20th anniversary with the theme The Great Revisited, paying tribute to Franz Schubert’s short yet breathtaking life. In 2025, TC Music Director Nai-Yuan Hu presents a completely different theme, From the New World.
Spring in Taitung: Taitung Slow Food Festival, Picnic & Music Festival, Challenge Taiwan
In spring, people travel great distances to reach Taitung, drawn by the call of its fields, tides, lakes, kitchens, and ocean.
Light, Beauty and Purification – the Inaugural Exhibition of the Paul Chiang Art Center
“What does art mean to you?” Fumio Nanjo asked. “To me, art is the pursuit of light in despair, illuminating darkness with pure beauty, and seeking truth and goodness in life,” said Paul Chiang.
Change of Heart: The Architectural Concept of the Paul Chiang Art Center
What is it like to step inside an artwork? The Paul Chiang Art Center is set to open on March 15. This unique space integrates nature, art, and architecture, designed collaboratively by artist Paul Chiang and architect Yu Han Michael Lin, who practices in both Taiwan and Germany.
Sowing the Seeds of Hope – The Alliance Cultural Foundation’s 15-Year Journey
“Looking back on these 15 years, it feels like a magical journey,” Chair Stanley Yen said with a smile as he reflected on the 15th anniversary of The Alliance Cultural Foundation (ACF). From early dreams and doubts to tangible achievements, this journey owes its success to three key elements – a visionary leader, a dedicated team, and the support of benefactors behind-the-scenes.
From Forest to Ocean – Promoting Outrigger Canoes and Maritime Culture
Why handcraft boats in an era of technology? Yvonne Chiang, who passionately dreams of reviving maritime culture, explains, “Imagine a day when the Tao people of Orchid Island no longer make their traditional boats, or when farmers stop planting and all we have left are neatly packaged, ‘nutritionally balanced’ products.
