Threads of Tradition: Exploring The Disappearing Art of Kesi Weaving
A Kesi Craft Studio in the National Centre for Traditional Arts in Yilan is a bastion of knowledge and artistry, safeguarding the savoir-faire of silk weaving for generations to come.
The Tiger Tally and the Rescue of Zhao
In GuoGuang Opera Company’s most recent production, playwright Yong-Yih Tseng communicates his lifelong conviction that "the bonds of loyalty and friendship are beyond measure" — an ideal that is rare, and even archaic, in today’s world.
Wander in Egypt: Treasure Hunting Inside the Pyramids
The physical and emotional challenges I faced throughout this adventure was akin to a soul-stirring pilgrimage that left a lasting impression on me.
Wander in Egypt: Mystic Encounter with the Great Pyramids
The ancient Egyptians believed that the sun god Ra, the father of all pharaohs, was said to have sat on a pyramid-shaped mound emerged from the primordial sea.
Indigenous Arts Turned Chic
A special exhibition on view at the Tainan Art Museum bears fruit of a rare encounter between Indigenous artisans and fashion designers from Taiwan.
Extraordinary Appeal Staged at the National Theatre
In Extraordinary Appeal, real-life political victims stand before us to recount their life stories and, surprisingly, express the hope of a better future for the nation despite the pains they’ve suffered — both mentally and physically — during Taiwan’s White Terror Period.
Wander in Yingge, The Ceramic Capital of Taiwan
Over three hundred red-bricked chimneys once dominated the skyline of Yingge, tinting its sky with heavy smokes like ink dancing on paper.
The Art of Japanese Comedy “Rakugo” Warms Up Taiwan’s Winter
This winter, Japanese storytellers travelled to Taiwan, bringing with them their sit-down comedy tradition “Rakugo”.
When Chinese Opera Artist Blows into Mozart’s Magic Flute
At the National Theatre in Taiwan, spectators are touched by the magic of Li Bao-Chun’s latest production adapted from Mozart's classic opera The Magic Flute.
When Little Rituals Have Big Meanings
A recent exhibition at the National Palace Museum in Taipei shed light on how ritualistic practices could possibly move our life forward in this every-changing, disrupted world.