Department of Cultural Affairs

By Evelyn Lin
Staff Writter

The "2012 Taipei Creative Show," a delightful olio of urban features and scenes, started up October 27 in XinBeitou Park. The show is a closely-planned tour which leads visitors in a tour around Taipei for a highly creative way of viewing the city. Taipei is full of many charming alleys and by-ways, and this activity takes place mainly in the areas of Beitou, Wenluoding, Wanhua, and Dadaocheng.

Liu Wei-gong, the Commissioner of the Departmentthe of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government noted in opening the show that every alley, every corner in Taipei is a unique part of the cultural landscape. This includes the sidewalks as well as more commonly perceived 'cultural' institutions like libraries or museums. 

The "2012 Taipei Creative Show" is a collaboration with many local artists who have drawn postcards that portray the local life and in-depth beauty of Taipei. In addition, the activity also provides creative window displays, wide-ranging creative seminars, pleasantly surprising guided walks, live performances that feature originality and other interesting treats.

The four main exhibitions are being staged in Beitou, Wenluoding, Wanhua and Dadaocheng. They all present different looks at lifestyles, and stand for unique aspects of local history. Thus artists and creative talents with different characters have been stationed in these areas.

Beitou, famous for its hot springs
Events include: 44 stores on Street Map / 2 guides for strolls / 2 workshops / 5 live performances / 10 creative window displays.

Wenluoding, a secret base for scholars and book lovers
Events include: 36 stores on Street Map / 2 guides for strolls / 3 workshops / 4 live performances / 13 creative window displays / 1 special event.

Wanhua, an area bridging several generations
Events include: 61 stores on Street Map / 2 guides for strolls / 2 workshops / 4 live performances / 8 creative window displays / 1 special event.

Dadaocheng, the most prosperous business spot in old Taipei
Events include: 18 stores on Street Map / 2 guides for strolls / 3 workshops / 4 live performances / 8 creative window displays / 1 special event.

The "2012 Taipei Creative Show" runs from October 27 through November 25. For more information, please visit: creativeshow.culture.gov.tw