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Hand Puppetry Unleashes the Tale of Blood Brothers and Heroism
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 4/22/23 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 4/22/23

Hand Puppetry Unleashes the Tale of Blood Brothers and Heroism

For the 2023 Taiwan Traditional Theatre Festival, the Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company presents their latest production, Blood Brothers, which sheds light on the legendary Chinese tale of brotherhood and heroism.

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Challenging Principles: Exploring the Future of Chinese Calligraphy
MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 4/15/23 MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION Shaopeng 4/15/23

Challenging Principles: Exploring the Future of Chinese Calligraphy

The Hengshan Calligraphy Art Centre (HCAC) unveiled its inaugural Hengshan Calligraphy Biennial, featuring a diverse range of thought-provoking calligraphy works by both established and emerging calligraphers from Taiwan and around the world.

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Wander in Egypt: Abu Simbel from Dusk to Dawn
DESTINATION Shaopeng 4/8/23 DESTINATION Shaopeng 4/8/23

Wander in Egypt: Abu Simbel from Dusk to Dawn

Unlike most travel guides that showcase photos of great monuments basking in daylight, my first glimpse of Abu Simbel took place at night.

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Pipe Organ Unleashed: Cameron Carpenter at Weiwuying
MUSIC Shaopeng 4/1/23 MUSIC Shaopeng 4/1/23

Pipe Organ Unleashed: Cameron Carpenter at Weiwuying

At Weiwuying, home to Asia's largest pipe organ, virtuoso organist Cameron Carpenter took the instrument off the altar and onto the centre stage, delivering an electrifying performance that mesmerised the audience of Taiwan.

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Deciphering the Jewellery of Tutankhamun from Head to Toe
JEWELLERY Shaopeng 3/25/23 JEWELLERY Shaopeng 3/25/23

Deciphering the Jewellery of Tutankhamun from Head to Toe

Embedded with powerful symbolism and beliefs, these precious adornments not only offer a tantalising glimpse into the pharaonic history of Egypt, but also mark what was perhaps the epitome of goldsmithing and jewellery arts.

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The Best Cure for a Pandemic Hangover: Bangzi Opera's Side-Splitting Comedy
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 3/18/23 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 3/18/23

The Best Cure for a Pandemic Hangover: Bangzi Opera's Side-Splitting Comedy

On the occasion of its 70th anniversary, Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company debuted ‘Please Lie To Me’, a side-splitting comedy that left the audience in stitches.

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Saraswati Puja: A Sacred Affair with the Hindu Goddess of the Arts, Learning, and Creativity
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/11/23 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 3/11/23

Saraswati Puja: A Sacred Affair with the Hindu Goddess of the Arts, Learning, and Creativity

On this sacred day devoted to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, we pay tribute to her divine presence and wisdom with a joyous gathering through chanting, music and dances.

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Wander in Egypt: Descending into the Subterranean Galleries of Wonders
DESTINATION Shaopeng 3/4/23 DESTINATION Shaopeng 3/4/23

Wander in Egypt: Descending into the Subterranean Galleries of Wonders

Deep beneath the Valley of the Kings lies a captivating labyrinth of underground galleries and chambers, holding witness to the birth and evolution of an awe-inspiring artistic style that has become synonymous with ancient Egypt.

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Threads of Tradition: Exploring The Disappearing Art of Kesi Weaving
CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 2/25/23 CULTURAL HERITAGE Shaopeng 2/25/23

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.

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The Tiger Tally and the Rescue of Zhao
PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 2/19/23 PERFORMING ARTS Shaopeng 2/19/23

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.

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