When Folk Art Meets Fashion
This year’s Taipei Fashion Week brought together folk art and fashion, breathing life into the nation’s rich artistic heritage, all the while exploring the intriguing concept of “Taiwanese fashion”.
Sipping Culture: Rediscovering Teahouse Storytelling
Can you picture yourself in a theatre, sipping tea and savoring traditional sweets, all while being spellbound by a storyteller's tales? This unique experience isn't a modern innovation — it harks back to China's centuries-old tradition of teahouse storytelling.
Ink and Identity: Reading Hakka Narratives through Calligraphy
Have you ever marveled at the way words can whisper the secrets of a culture? Step into the exhibition A Dimension To Be Found: Hakka Narrative in Calligraphy, where the strokes of ink on paper reveal stories and traditions that have shaped generations.
Dreamwoven Stages: Rejuvenating Traditional Theatre and Pushing Boundaries
As a cornerstone of the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Centre, the “2023 Keep On Dreaming” program stands as a beacon for opera performers in Taiwan and beyond.
Omar Hassan's Punches Forge Creations, Not Mayhem
Having exhibited his art in cities such as Miami, New York, London, Berlin, and Milan, Omar Hassan's creations found their way to the Royal Palace of Palermo, where he propagates a message of creation, not destruction.
Wander in Egypt: Venture into the Enigmatic Desert
In this desolate land, where the ever-changing landscape is sculpted and shaped by the elements, dwell people who proudly refer to this place as their home.
Beach Opera “Sun & Sea” Sends Ebbing Messages About Climate Crisis
This summer, the award-winning opera “Sun & Sea” made its debut in Taiwan, marking it as the first Asian destination on its tour. The highly-anticipated opera from Lithuania envelopes the island with its breathtaking melodies, while calling out for ecological harmony.
Resonating Cultures: Journeying to Slovenia with KGBL Chamber Choir
In the captivating soundscapes presented by the KGBL Chamber Choir, join me as we uncover how music weaves together the threads of Slovenia’s diverse cultures, evoking a vivid tapestry of emotions and shared human experiences.
Heartbeat of the Stage: Percussion in Peking Opera Rediscovered
Po You Set’s latest production casts a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the Peking opera stage — the percussion ensemble.
Temple of Karnak: Where Creation Began
As our journey “Wander in Egypt” continues, we set foot into Luxor’s magnificent Temple of Karnak, a place revered by the people of ancient Thebes as the very genesis of creation.