95531120https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=3E7F4EB26E2BE929Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Museum - Run Free with Sweetness: New Colors in the Year of the Horse<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553112/328b8b5c-3b0d-4eb2-a559-786e91d9e541.jpg" data-id="2447420" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553112/328b8b5c-3b0d-4eb2-a559-786e91d9e541.jpg" alt="Run Free with Sweetness: New Colors in the Year of the Horse" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553112/328b8b5c-3b0d-4eb2-a559-786e91d9e541.jpg" style="width: 40%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">This year, Full Sugar Corp. invites visitors to the Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Museum to explore the evolution of Taiwan’s sugar industry during the Japanese colonial period. As the Lunar New Year approaches, are you looking for somewhere to enjoy the holiday atmosphere? Throughout Taiwan’s history, sugar has symbolized not only sweetness and celebration but also the bitterness of colonial rule, reflecting resilience and shared memories across generations. This annual special exhibition begins with traditional Chinese pastry shops and confectionery companies, then moves on to the development of the sugar industry and historical events such as the Erlin Sugarcane Farmers Incident. Through the fictional Full Sugar Corp., the exhibition looks at the history of Taiwan’s sugar industry. Whether you come with family, friends, or simply want a quiet place to walk around, this is a perfect spot to slow down and experience the museum’s unique New Year ambiance. The Year of the Horse holiday program is combined with the second-floor special exhibition, “Full Sugar Corp.: Taiwan Sugar Industry History Exhibition in the Japanese Era.” Follow the company’s introductions to complete your mission. Pick up a task sheet on the first floor, finish the activities, and receive a token to spin the capsule machine for a New Year gift from the museum. Visitors can also use the colored pencils provided on-site to design their own exclusive “Full Sugar New Year Candy Box” packaging: perfect as a gift or keepsake. Supplies are limited, so be sure to arrive early! ▍ Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Museum[Full Sugar Corp. · Run Free with Sweetness] Complete the challenge to receive a special gift. Daily quantities are limited, available while supplies last.Dates: Saturday, February 21– Sunday, March 1Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (closed Mondays and public holidays) [][][{"title":"Run Free with Sweetness- New Colors in the Year of the Horse","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553112/328b8b5c-3b0d-4eb2-a559-786e91d9e541.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs95531100https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=861C26B2B104A8BDSongshan Cultural and Creative Park - Celebrating the Year of the Horse in 2026<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553110/e74eb44c-3f8a-41a8-9f7a-6b1a58858b05.jpg" data-id="2447418" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553110/e74eb44c-3f8a-41a8-9f7a-6b1a58858b05.jpg" alt="Celebrating the Year of the Horse in 2026" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553110/e74eb44c-3f8a-41a8-9f7a-6b1a58858b05.jpg" style="width: 60%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">To welcome the Year of the Horse in 2026, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (SongYan), is partnering with Hansheng Magazine (ECHO) to create a festive atmosphere throughout the park. This year’s theme, “Fortune Arrives with the Horse at SongYan” (馬到松滿福), symbolizes good luck galloping into the park and blessings filling every corner. It also represents abundance and prosperity for the year ahead.  Special New Year installations can be found across the park, including the Four Guardian Deities at the former tobacco factory, floral-and-bird calligraphy couplets (花鳥字對聯) on the exterior walls of the office buildings, and traditional square “Fu” decorations (福字斗方). Along Creative Street (文創大街), visitors will find 15 paper-cut window displays featuring “One Hundred Horses Celebrating the New Year” (百馬賀年) and auspicious horse-themed motifs (吉祥語馬圖). Stroll through the park, take photos, and bring home both the festive spirit and heartfelt blessings. [][][{"title":"Celebrating the Year of the Horse in 2026","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553110/e74eb44c-3f8a-41a8-9f7a-6b1a58858b05.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs95531020https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=543F438E52EA5417Taipei Costume Cultural Center (Fashion Institute of Taipei)<table border="1" style="width: 100%;" summary="this is summary"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;">Venue Name </td><td style="width: 50.0000%;">Taipei Costume Cultural Center (Fashion Institute of Taipei) </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;">Opening Date </td><td style="width: 50.0000%;">February 27, 2007 </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;">Historic Status </td><td style="width: 50.0000%;">General Building </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;">Telephone </td><td style="width: 50.0000%;">02-23367599 </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;">Address: </td><td style="width: 50.0000%;">No. 9, Xiyuan Rd. Sec. 2, Wanhua Dist., Taipei City 108 </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50.0000%;">Website </td><td style="width: 50.0000%;"><a href="https://fit29.pixnet.net/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Taipei Costume Cultural Center (Fashion Institute of Taipei)">https://fit29.pixnet.net/blog</a></td></tr></tbody></table> <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/4d49d584-b382-4e77-9ff1-7209e4511025.jpg" data-id="2447395" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/4d49d584-b382-4e77-9ff1-7209e4511025.jpg" alt="Taipei Costume Cultural Center (Fashion Institute of Taipei)" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/4d49d584-b382-4e77-9ff1-7209e4511025.jpg" style="width: 60%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The Fashion Institute of Taipei was set up by the Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, as a fashion exchange platform to strengthen the creative and design capabilities of Taiwan’s apparel industry. Its mission is to nurture design talent, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industry clusters, and stimulate the growth of surrounding commercial districts. Its services include emerging designer incubation, business district and industry consultation, promotion of collaboration between industry clusters and the new generation of designers, and comprehensive apparel design and production support. <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/81dc5862-e113-4462-9072-2f458ccc4861.jpg" data-id="2447394" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/81dc5862-e113-4462-9072-2f458ccc4861.jpg" alt="Taipei Costume Cultural Center (Fashion Institute of Taipei)" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/81dc5862-e113-4462-9072-2f458ccc4861.jpg" style="width: 60%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The Institute features professional workshops, pattern-making facilities, and experienced technical staff. It regularly hosts fashion design programs, exhibitions, and training events. Through its streamlined service model, it provides designers and brands with customized design services, pattern-making, and small-batch production, as well as brand promotion support. [Business Hours]Monday to Friday, 9:30 am–5:30 pm (closed weekends and public holidays) [][][{"title":"Taipei Costume Cultural Center (Fashion Institute of Taipei)-2","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/81dc5862-e113-4462-9072-2f458ccc4861.jpg"},{"title":"Taipei Costume Cultural Center (Fashion Institute of Taipei)-1","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9553102/4d49d584-b382-4e77-9ff1-7209e4511025.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs94793610https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=8162876899EED526An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall: A Journey of Art and Aesthetics Beginning at Taipei Zhongshan Hall<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a45e1610-0b2e-48e5-b406-dad7c0e70a4c.png" data-id="2359505" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a45e1610-0b2e-48e5-b406-dad7c0e70a4c.png" alt="An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall: A Journey of Art and Aesthetics Beginning at Taipei Zhongshan Hall" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a45e1610-0b2e-48e5-b406-dad7c0e70a4c.png" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The 2025 An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall series marks the sixth year of Taipei Zhongshan Hall’s arts and aesthetics outreach program, which aims to nurture young talent in music and dance. Since 2023, courses have been designed around performing arts and delivered in a guided, lecture-style format that gently and clearly introduces audiences to art appreciation, with both emerging talents and established masters from across Taiwan helping people explore and experience artistic works.  Over time, the program has become a source of inspiration for arts and aesthetics enthusiasts, a way to immerse in daily life, nourish body and mind, and experience art and culture firsthand. Set in Taipei Zhongshan Hall (Taiwan’s largest performance hall at the time of construction during the Japanese colonial period and now nearing its 90th anniversary), the program invites the public to step into a historic landmark and engage in a dialogue with the city through art and aesthetics. Taipei Zhongshan Hall has long stood as a major postwar cultural and performance landmark in Taiwan, serving as the premier stage for artist debuts. Important art exhibitions have been hosted here, both before the war and since, including the Taiwan Fine Arts Exhibition, Government Fine Arts Exhibition, Tai-Yang Fine Arts Exhibition, and May Painting Association Taiwan.  The hall also witnessed the debut performances of renowned dancers such as Jui-yueh Tsai, Ching-kao Hsu, Feng-hsueh Liu, and Huai-min Lin. Over the years, it has held performances by National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir, as well as jazz concerts and debuts of “campus folk” performances. Taipei Zhongshan Hall thus carries a deep legacy, both pioneering the development of Taiwan’s artistic and cultural heritage and preserving it for future generations. This year’s An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall arts and aesthetics outreach program consists of four main themes: Performing Arts (表演藝術), Folk Songs 50 (民歌50), Urban Style (城市風格), and Everyday Aesthetics (生活美學). This will include 40 lectures, six workshops, and the Re-Meeting 1936 (再· 會1936) photo and text competition in celebration of Taipei Zhongshan Hall’s 90th anniversary next year.  The Performing Arts (表演藝術) courses are further divided into the Classics Series (經典系列) and the Taiwan Series (臺灣系列) and will introduce attendees to Western classics as well as Taiwanese works. Yen-chiang Che will teach appreciation of Mozart operas, while Shu-si Chen will guide the audience through modern Taiwanese music. Dance appreciation sessions highlight mid-career Taiwanese dancers, including Wu-kang Chen, Artistic Director of HORSE Theatre, and choreographer Shu-yi Chou.  The Folk Songs 50 (民歌50) series will be led by Hsiao-wen Ting and Shih-fang Ma, with a special guest appearance by Hsien Yang, “the Father of Modern Folk Songs,” who will share his music in person.  For the Urban Style (城市風格) theme, Tsung-kuei Ling and Chung-chieh Lin will explore historical and contemporary connections between Taipei Zhongshan Hall and Rong Ding (榮町).An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall weaves together urban memory and contemporary perspectives, guiding modern citizens on a cultural and aesthetic journey. More than just a course series, it is a cultural exploration, encouraging participants to discover new emotional and sensory connections with the city through a dialogue between art, aesthetics, and daily life, opening a personal window on beauty, and guiding visitors as they explore a richer version of themselves at Taipei Lecture Hall. ▍2025 An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall Taipei Zhongshan Hall Arts and Aesthetics Outreach ProgramDates: Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, November 30Venue: 3rd Floor, Taipei Lecture Hall, Taipei Zhongshan HallRegistration: Free (Sign up on the program website)<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/626af7d6-aa45-47e8-8485-c112f15c827a.png" data-id="2359504" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/626af7d6-aa45-47e8-8485-c112f15c827a.png" alt="An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall Website" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/626af7d6-aa45-47e8-8485-c112f15c827a.png" style="width: 40%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall Website<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a9c1891d-9ce6-4774-bc5d-07daf028c6e9.png" data-id="2359503" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a9c1891d-9ce6-4774-bc5d-07daf028c6e9.png" alt="Taipei Zhongshan Hall" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a9c1891d-9ce6-4774-bc5d-07daf028c6e9.png" style="width: 40%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Taipei Zhongshan Hall [][][{"title":"QR1","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/626af7d6-aa45-47e8-8485-c112f15c827a.png"},{"title":"QR2","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a9c1891d-9ce6-4774-bc5d-07daf028c6e9.png"},{"title":"An Encounter with Taipei Lecture Hall- A Journey of Art and Aesthetics Beginning at Taipei Zhongshan Hall","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9479361/a45e1610-0b2e-48e5-b406-dad7c0e70a4c.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs94617130https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=06DA18607AA07431Play My Song: A Special Exhibition on Taipei’s Pop Music Landscape A Stroll through Taipei’s Musical MemoryEveryone has a pop soundtrack that marked their coming-of-age<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9461713/c613a72c-fb30-4f4b-beb2-b4ca8ea77a91.jpg" data-id="2339058" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9461713/c613a72c-fb30-4f4b-beb2-b4ca8ea77a91.jpg" alt="Play My Song" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9461713/c613a72c-fb30-4f4b-beb2-b4ca8ea77a91.jpg" style="width: 50%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> From the 1950s to the 1990s, the audio tracks recorded on vinyl, cassette tapes, and CDs held the most intimate, stirring soundscapes of youth, forever echoing our teenage years. They were the melodies playing in your headphones as you biked home from school, or the theme songs of your romance with a special someone. Stepping into the exhibition space feels like flipping through a teenage diary. Our youth still lingers along the banks of the Tamsui River, ringing with songs we never quite finished… Play My Song: A Special Exhibition on Taipei’s Pop Music Landscape will be held from July 31 to October 19, 2025, at Shuxin Hall, Taipei City Archives.  The exhibition traces the evolution and geography of Taipei’s pop music from the 1950s to the 1990s, taking visitors on a time-traveling journey through collected records, memories, and sounds. A highlight of the exhibition is the recreation of a pop-up record store called “The Record Shop Without New Songs” (沒有新歌的唱片行). True to its name, the store exclusively features music from past decades, allowing everyone to relive the classic hits of yesteryear and rekindle memories of the days listening to cassettes and CDs.  During the exhibition period, four major themed events will take place. On August 8 and 9, celebrate Father’s Day with two nights of live music at the Original LIVE (原創LIVE) sessions. Five music lectures and 11 documentary screenings will also take place before the time comes for the grand finale, the Voices Through Time (時光之聲) Classic Golden Song Singing Contest, where everyone is invited to perform their all-time favorite track! [][][{"title":"Play My Son","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9461713/c613a72c-fb30-4f4b-beb2-b4ca8ea77a91.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs94438420https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=2A403933E111B69ETreasure Hill Artist Village | Summer Open Studio—Echoes of Time<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9443842/80813575-028d-4d09-a2a9-776895e552c5.png" data-id="2321957" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9443842/80813575-028d-4d09-a2a9-776895e552c5.png" alt="Summer Open Studio—Echoes of Time" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9443842/80813575-028d-4d09-a2a9-776895e552c5.png" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Treasure Hill Artist Village is a community that took time and labor to build—stone by stone, house by house. It bears witness to the history of self-built homes and presents a unique spatial character.  The theme “Echoes of Time” is both a tribute to the architecture and those who came before, and a metaphor for the artistic traces and memories left behind. It represents a convergence of past and present, a space where creative freedom flows. This summer, artists from around the world will once again take residence at Treasure Hill Artist Village and embark on creative journeys inspired by “traces of history,” exploring how art intertwines with time, space, and the natural environment, and leaving their own artistic imprints in the process.Curious about the artists’ residency experience? The 2025 Treasure Hill Artist Village Summer Open Studio invites art lovers to visit the second season of open studios and engage closely with the creative journeys of international artists. Through in-depth exchanges, visitors can see how inspiration is nurtured and evolves in this unique settlement. In addition, Taiwanese artists who have completed overseas residencies are invited to return to Treasure Hill Artist Village to showcase works created abroad alongside pieces that continue those explorations. The exhibitions will reveal the dynamic energy sparked by cultural exchange and the ways in which the experience of living and creating in foreign environments transforms artistic practice. Beyond static exhibitions and open studios, this summer will also feature a series of dynamic performances and participatory experiments—Border Explorations. These site-specific performances are being created by artists who have made the border cottages of Treasure Hill their base. Through rehearsal in mountain theaters and attic studios, they will develop immersive tours, improvised performances, semi-monologues, and Butoh performances. In the post-performance sharing and feedback sessions, audience will be invited to step beyond the role of spectator and become active participants, blurring the line between performer and viewer in a truly co-creative artistic experience. ▍Related Events1.    Open StudioDate and Time | Sunday, June 22, 3 pm–6 pmLocation | Artist StudiosAdmission | Free admission; spontaneous interaction with artists 2.    Returning Artists Residency Sharing SessionDate and Time | Saturday, June 21, 3 pm–6 pmLocation | Frontier 52 & 54 (2F)Format | Residency sharing + artist talk (or showcase) 3.    Returning Artists Residency Joint Solo ExhibitionsExhibition Period | Saturday, June 21–Sunday, August 17, closed MondaysLocation | Treasure Hill Artist VillageChia-Hui Lo @ Cross GalleryPei-Shan Wu @ ShelterYu-Sheng Lin @ Frontier 52 & 54 (1F) 4.    On-site Collective Improvisation: Frontier ExplorationsDate and Time | Saturday, June 21, 4:30 pm–5:30 pm; 7:30 pm–8:30 pm, two sessions in totalLocation | FrontierFormat | Immersive performance (approx. 40 mins), followed by 20-minute Q&A 5.    Workshop｜ Shih-Hsiang Hsiung–Tropical Perception: Imagination and the BodyDate and Time | Sunday, June 29, 3 pm–4:30 pmLocation | Treasure Hill Atelier (Upper)Format | Relaxation warm-up and Tai Chi-based bodywork (30 minutes), body flow exercises (15 minutes), music and dance exploration (45 minutes) ▍Summer Open Studio—Echoes of TimeDate | Saturday, June 21–Sunday, August 17, closed MondaysLocation | Treasure Hill Artist Village [][][{"title":"Summer Open Studio—Echoes of Time","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9443842/80813575-028d-4d09-a2a9-776895e552c5.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs94229580https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=94A11F41129F8041Taipei Sugar Refinery Cultural Park<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422958/45c5749e-e0f1-44f1-8417-e37cc2508ebd.jpg" data-id="2301701" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422958/45c5749e-e0f1-44f1-8417-e37cc2508ebd.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422958/45c5749e-e0f1-44f1-8417-e37cc2508ebd.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422958/45c5749e-e0f1-44f1-8417-e37cc2508ebd.jpg" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm (closed Mondays) About the Center The Taipei Sugar Refinery Cultural Park, located on Dali Street in Wanhua District, was originally the site of Taipei Sugar Co. (台北製糖株式會社), established during the Japanese colonial period. The factory was developed into an industrial zone centered around sugar production facilities and railways. When Japan ceded control over Taiwan, the site was taken over by the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. With Taiwan’s industrial transformation, sugar production ceased, and the facilities were repurposed as warehouses. Designated Taipei Historic Monument No. 106 on September 23, 2003, the site preserves the Taipei Sugar Plant (臺北糖廠), home to the northernmost sugar production heritage structures in Taiwan. The warehouse building, the core of the monument, features red-brick construction, archways, trapezoidal columns, and large-span frameworks. The Tangbu Cultural Park was established on November 20, 2010, and renamed Taipei Sugar Refinery Cultural Park in 2024. It is divided into three sections: Warehouse A, the Sugar Industry Cultural Exhibition Hall (糖業文化展示館); Warehouse B, Shinehouse Theatre; and Warehouse C, spaces provided by the Taiwan Sugar Corporation for use by private organizations. Warehouse A, the Sugar Industry Cultural Exhibition Hall (糖業文化展示館), is operated directly by the Department of Cultural Affairs and houses a permanent exhibition centered on the development of the sugar industry in northern Taiwan. It serves as an important venue for local cultural education.Warehouse B is home to Shinehouse Theatre, which mounts its own productions and professional exhibitions, and also rents out the space to other performing arts groups.  By hosting events such as the Want to Dance Festival and the Shinehouse Theatre Artist-in-Residence Programme (曉劇場藝術進駐計畫), the Sugar Refinery Cultural Park actively connects with arts networks in Taiwan and abroad to cultivate a vibrant and diverse performing arts ecosystem. [][][{"title":"Sugar Refinery Cultural Park","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422958/45c5749e-e0f1-44f1-8417-e37cc2508ebd.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs94229570https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=F8C191BF6F4B9175Digital Arts Nexus, Taipei<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422957/c59e8cf0-ee9c-46fd-a734-06273a049c32.png" data-id="2301700" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422957/c59e8cf0-ee9c-46fd-a734-06273a049c32.png" alt="Digital Arts Nexus" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422957/c59e8cf0-ee9c-46fd-a734-06273a049c32.png" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Name: Digital Arts Nexus, TaipeiOpening Date: June 28, 2009Address: No. 180, Fuhua Rd, Shilin District, Taipei CityAbout the Venue The Digital Arts Nexus, Taipei, established in 2009, was formerly known as the Digital Arts Center, Taipei. It was operated by the Digital Art Foundation under the commission of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government, with a mission centered on research, development, and experimentation in digital arts. In 2018, the Association of the Visual Arts in Taiwan (AVAT) took over operations, utilizing its extensive artistic resources and practical experience to promote exhibitions and performances. Under AVAT’s management, the center has provided artists with working and exhibition spaces and facilitated connections with technical professionals, in support of the realization and presentation of outstanding digital art projects. In 2024, in an attempt to meet the evolving expectations of the contemporary arts environment and to continue supporting digital arts policies, the Department repositioned the Digital Arts Nexus, changing its role from that of a venue to a platform. As the capital’s hub for digital arts innovation, it continues to cultivate outstanding digital artists and serve as a platform for international digital arts exchanges. Venue InformationAddress: No. 180, Fuhua Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City 111031Phone Number: 02-2834-5066Fax Number: 02-2834-2535Currently Closed Transportation InformationMRT: Take the Tamsui-Xinyi Line to Zhishan metro station. From Exit 2, walk along Fuhua Rd for about 5 minutes in the direction of Carrefour Tianmu.Bus: Take Bus 267, 310, or 606 to Zhishan metro station, then walk for about 5 minutes in the direction of Carrefour Tianmu; or take Bus 280, 216 Shuttle, 616, or the Songjiang-Xinsheng Metro Bus to Dexing W Rd, then walk for about 2 minutes in the direction of Carrefour Tianmu.Parking: Carrefour Tianmu has 248 parking spaces. Parking fees are waived for customers. [][][{"title":"Digital Arts Nexus","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422957/c59e8cf0-ee9c-46fd-a734-06273a049c32.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs94229550https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=13192A7223771CAEYong An Art Center<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422955/edba3e75-14e4-445d-85dd-edb831067cd7.png" data-id="2301698" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422955/edba3e75-14e4-445d-85dd-edb831067cd7.png" alt="Yong An Art Center" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422955/edba3e75-14e4-445d-85dd-edb831067cd7.png" style="width: 60%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Name: Yong An Art CenterOpening Date: January 7, 2006Building Type: General BuildingPhone Number: 02-29393088Address: No. 156-1, Muxin Rd. Sec. 2, Wenshan Dist., Taipei CityWebsite: <a href="https://yaac.com.tw/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yong An Art Center">https://yaac.com.tw/</a> About the CenterLocated on Muxin Road Section 2 in Taipei City, the Yong An Art Center stands on what was once a vacant lot known as the “Yong An Base” (永安基地).  In 1972, the Market Administration Office designated the site as a planned retail market area. It was officially acquired in 1988, and in March 1998 the Taipei City Government Department of Urban Development initiated plans to construct a reinforced concrete building with one above-ground floor and one underground floor.  In 2000, local residents and the Muxin Community Development Association (木新社區發展協會) jointly petitioned a city councilor and proposed an expansion plan for the Yong An Base at public hearings. Following a site inspection by the city government on May 8 of the same year, the site was developed into a larger cultural hub, thus maximizing its building coverage and floor area ratio and transforming the Yong An Base into the Wenshan District cultural and arts center. Since its opening in 2006, the Yong An Art Center has been operated in pursuit of three core goals: integrating community resources and promoting local talent; facilitating cultural exchange with outstanding domestic and international groups; and enhancing the development of arts and culture in the Wenshan District.  In April 2023, the center came under the management of Story Works, with the mission of creating an arts village unique to Wenshan District. The center now offers a variety of artistic disciplines, including theater, acrobatics, and dance, and provides services such as arts education courses, culture lectures, professional venues, and various performances. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am–6 pm; closed Mondays and public holidays [][][{"title":"Yong An Art Center","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9422955/edba3e75-14e4-445d-85dd-edb831067cd7.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs94080710https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=DA48308DA516D33FSin Hong Choon – Taipei Municipal Historic Site<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9408071/e45cc66b-3c91-4629-98cf-cb6f42d39c6a.jpg" data-id="2287450" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9408071/e45cc66b-3c91-4629-98cf-cb6f42d39c6a.jpg" alt="Sin Hong Choon – Taipei Municipal Historic Site" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9408071/e45cc66b-3c91-4629-98cf-cb6f42d39c6a.jpg" style="width: 50%; height: 50%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Name: Sin Hong ChoonOpening Date: September 20, 2016Historic Status: Municipal Historic SitePhone Number: 02-7756-3910Address: No. 309, Minsheng West Road, Datong District, Taipei CityWebsite: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sinhongchoon/" title="sinhongchoon">https://www.facebook.com/sinhongchoon/</a> About the MuseumDadaocheng was once Taiwan’s gateway onto the global stage. The export of tea and camphor made the area along the banks of the Tamsui River a vibrant meeting spot where modern Western civilization and traditional Han Chinese culture intersected and flourished. In the first half of the 20th century, Dadaocheng thrived in the rivalry between modern theatres and traditional local opera and the interplay between coffee salons and tea-tasting culture. Built in 1934 and standing testament to this golden era, Sin Hong Choon was tea merchant Lien-he Wang’s home and place of business. Wang moved to Taiwan with his family from Anxi, Fujian. The building is a hybrid of Chinese and Western architectural styles from the Japanese colonial period and is one of Taipei’s few remaining mixed-use buildings (residence and commercial) to have been preserved in its entirety. Designated a municipal historic site in 2009, the structure underwent a four-year restoration project between 2011 and 2015. In 2015, the original owners generously donated the historically significant building to the Taipei City Government. The Department of Cultural Affairs assumed management of Sin Hong Choon in May 2016 and launched several special exhibitions beginning in September, including “Returning to the Glory Days of Old Tea Shops at Dadaocheng,” “The Story of Sin Hong Choon” (新芳春老建築的故事), “The Aesthetics of Purple Dadaocheng” (紫色大稻埕美學展), and “Representative of the Booming Tea Industry in Dadaocheng.” The purpose of these exhibitions was to recreate the historical and cultural atmosphere of the tea trade era and raise public awareness of the building’s heritage and its legacy as a site of tea trade. On July 1, 2024, the site was officially handed over to the National Taipei University of Education, which has since operated it as a hub for the promotion of tea culture and the nurturing of talent. With the support of a professional museum team, Sin Hong Choon has been revitalized to promote tea culture, breathing new life into this historic building. Second-Floor Tea Room: Shi Xian TeaShi Xian Tea draws on the rich heritage of Taiwanese tea culture, blending the nostalgic charm of the Republican era with the aesthetics of modern tea artistry to create a unique tasting space. Located on the second floor, this immersive tea house invites you to travel through time, where the fragrance of tea acts as an olfactory bridge between the traditional and the contemporary. Through mindful tea workshops and cultural salons, we guide you to rediscover inner peace at the tea table and embark on a tea journey that is uniquely your own. Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am–6 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday[][][{"title":"Sin Hong Choon – Taipei Municipal Historic Site","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9408071/e45cc66b-3c91-4629-98cf-cb6f42d39c6a.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs93769160https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=42656B31B7134998AIR Taipei: A Good Match? Artist-in-Residence Taipei Special Exhibition<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9376916/f3c1da49-4a49-4ade-bf26-6fd1217192c2.png" data-id="2259414" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9376916/f3c1da49-4a49-4ade-bf26-6fd1217192c2.png" alt="Artist-in-Residence Taipei Special Exhibition" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9376916/f3c1da49-4a49-4ade-bf26-6fd1217192c2.png" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">The Artist-in-Residence Taipei Special Exhibition provides a platform for artists to create, exchange ideas, and experiment within Taipei’s diverse cultural landscape, thus fostering the city’s artistic development. The exhibition focuses on the historical development of the Artist-in-Residence Taipei (AIR Taipei) program and is divided into three sections—Past, Present, and Future. The Past of the Artist-in-ResidenceThis section explores the evolution of residency policies and mechanisms, featuring historical records, archival photos, and key milestones that underscore AIR Taipei’s influence in the arts scene.&emsp;The Present MomentIn the Present section, artists’ studios are recreated and AIR Taipei’s online residency exhibitions, developed in response to border restrictions during the pandemic, are showcased. It highlights how artists adapted their creative approach to continue engaging with audiences despite being unable to be physically present. The Future AheadThe Future section invites visitors to envision the possibilities of future artist residencies through interactive installations. Here, attendees can actively participate in the creative process, sharing their thoughts and expectations for the future of artist residencies.More than just a residency program, AIR Taipei serves as a bridge connecting artists, communities, and the city. It encourages artists to explore local culture through their work and engage audiences by sharing their stories and ideas. ▍AIR Taipei: Take it, or not to take it?Duration | Until Sunday, August 31, 2025Opening Hours | 11 am–6 pm (closed Monday)Venue | Treasure Hill Artist Village (No. 2, Alley 14, Lane 230, Tingzhou Rd Section 3, Zhongzheng District) [][][{"title":"Artist-in-Residence Taipei Special Exhibitio","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9376916/f3c1da49-4a49-4ade-bf26-6fd1217192c2.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs93051340https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=0EC12980478CE6A1Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon: A Journey Through Tea HistoryEstablished in 1934, Sin Hong Choon is a tea shop, tea factory, warehouse, and residence, making it one of the few well-preserved mixed-use Western-style buildings in Taiwan. It stands as an important cultural asset and landmark of the region. <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/3305e5fd-af3c-4009-99fc-9fdf4b449732.png" data-id="2191452" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/3305e5fd-af3c-4009-99fc-9fdf4b449732.png" alt="Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon: A Journey Through Tea History_img_01" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/3305e5fd-af3c-4009-99fc-9fdf4b449732.png" style="width: 60%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Throughout the glory days of the tea shop, it carried the life memories of its owner. After the decline of Taiwan’s tea export market, it was designated as a Taipei City municipal heritage site and underwent a four-year restoration process. It now serves as a historic site open to visitors including local residents and tourists from home and abroad. “Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon: A Journey Through Tea History” (歷玖茗新・新芳春茶行90 週年紀念展) will present Sin Hong Choon’s charm from multiple perspectives, including the historical trajectory of the tea shop, the development of the Dadaocheng tea industry, the nostalgic memories of the tea shop owner, architectural craftsmanship, and restoration highlights. Visitors are invited to come and celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Sin Hong Choon. Upon entering, visitors will find on the left side an introduction titled “Getting to Know Sin Hong Choon” (初識新芳春) which outlines the development history of Sin Hong Choon and the Dadaocheng tea industry.  Adjacent to the courtyard on the left, “The Essence of Spring” (芳春薈萃) offers a glimpse into the tea shop’s architecture, showcasing its uniqueness in merging commercial and residential spaces.“Tea Visits to Sin Hong Choon” (茶訪新芳春) displays the tea-making machinery and tools of the past, exquisite tea packaging, and award-winning photographs, all of which testify to the years of tea production at Sin Hong Choon.  On the right-hand side, “Tea Visits to Dadaocheng” (茶訪大稻埕) and “Tea Memories of Home” (茶訪家憶) illustrate how Dadaocheng’s advantageous geographic location meant it gradually became a hub for tea merchants from the late 19th to early 20th century. <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/8f9452a6-2085-46b9-a62e-374f505bde97.png" data-id="2191502" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/8f9452a6-2085-46b9-a62e-374f505bde97.png" alt="Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon: A Journey Through Tea History_img_02" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/8f9452a6-2085-46b9-a62e-374f505bde97.png" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">The “Tea Visits to Sin Hong Choon” section highlights the years of tea production at the shop.The exhibition includes photographs, daily goods, commercial items, and the souvenirs of the Wang family, the owners of Sin Hong Choon, allowing visitors a glimpse into the lifestyle of the tea shop owners and the cultural memories of ordinary people of the time. Continuing on to “Tracing Tea Footprints” (茶訪足跡), visitors are guided through the restoration process of the Sin Hong Choon with a variety of historical architectural objects, samples, and replica molds. The restoration team focused on meticulous research and practical restoration, prioritizing the preservation of original features to carefully restore the museum to its current appearance. In the “Time Tunnel: Tea Factory” (時空隧道・茶工廠), visitors can view the historical appearance of the tea factory and learn about the intricate tea-making process using different machines and roasting baskets. In 2024, the Taipei City Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs will re-commission the operation of Sin Hong Choon Tea Museum, allowing it to build on its glorious history of exporting tea worldwide. The Department of Cultural and Creative Industries Management at National Taipei University of Education will use the Sin Hong Choon Tea Museum as an important base for promoting tea culture and nurturing talent. With the support of a professional museum operation team, they will seek to implement the ideas of “tea exchange,” “tea education,” and “tea life,” injecting new vitality into the Sin Hong Choon building. This honors the original intention behind the donation of Kuo-chung Wang, the third-generation owner whose goal was sustainability and who said: “Sin Hong Choon has always been here.” <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/82825e48-1315-4843-a8b8-1c06136895ce.png" data-id="2191450" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/82825e48-1315-4843-a8b8-1c06136895ce.png" alt="Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon: A Journey Through Tea History_img_03" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/82825e48-1315-4843-a8b8-1c06136895ce.png" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The “Time Tunnel: Tea Factory” showcases the past appearance of the tea factory. ▍Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon: A Journey Through Tea HistoryDate: August 30, 2024–December 31, 2025Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Last entry: 17:30)Location: 1st Floor, Sin Hong Choon Tea Museum(No. 309, Minsheng W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City)Phone Number: 02-7756-3910 [][][{"title":"Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon- A Journey Through Tea History","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/3305e5fd-af3c-4009-99fc-9fdf4b449732.png"},{"title":"Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon- A Journey Through Tea History_img_03","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/82825e48-1315-4843-a8b8-1c06136895ce.png"},{"title":"Celebrating 90 Years of Sin Hong Choon- A Journey Through Tea History_img_04","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9305134/8f9452a6-2085-46b9-a62e-374f505bde97.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs92672420https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=3FDE25EE8A5F5512Taipei Zhongshan Hall: Taipei Lecture Hall Opens in July<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9267242/8d6df5a4-d5e6-4223-a37c-638d6bdaf1aa.png" data-id="2149624" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9267242/8d6df5a4-d5e6-4223-a37c-638d6bdaf1aa.png" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9267242/8d6df5a4-d5e6-4223-a37c-638d6bdaf1aa.png" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9267242/8d6df5a4-d5e6-4223-a37c-638d6bdaf1aa.png" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Zhongshan Hall feels utterly irreplaceable, a place where time seems to stand still. Major arts festivals such as the Taipei Arts Festival, Taipei Film Festival, and Taipei Traditional Arts Festival are held here each year. In 2023, Zhongshan Hall invited National Award for Arts winner Hsiao-Mei Ho to host 2023 Dance Now Asia, bringing together artists from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea to explore and collaborate, creating a uniquely Asian dance festival.  Since 2019, Zhongshan Hall has been offering courses through the Taipei Lecture Hall, and in 2023, in line with its transformation into a youth music and dance center, performing arts courses were included for the first time. Now in its sixth year, the program continues the 2023 approach, focusing on both life aesthetics and performing arts courses. Zhongshan Hall continues to develop its core values in the performing arts, strengthening the promotion of humanities and life aesthetics, making it a prominent cultural and artistic landmark in Taipei. Its formal exterior has almost been forgotten, replaced by curiosity about what exciting events are planned for this year. “Last year, we invited Assistant Professor Yen-chiang Che from the Department of Music, TNUA, to lecture on Weber’s opera Der Freischütz,” notes the Taipei Lecture Hall course outline. “Since this performance was being staged at the Grand Theater (大劇院) of the Taipei Performing Arts Center, after hearing Professor Che’s explanation, members of the public who had at first felt somewhat removed from opera, bought tickets to see the show.” Zhongshan Hall has undergone various transformations, from political associations to a place full of memories for the common people. Today, it stands as a performing arts center, with the Taipei Lecture Hall courses offering a solid, refined foundation. With their layers of richness and diversity, these courses embody an authentic, comprehensive approach that no other venue can replicate. ▍ 2024 Taipei Zhongshan Hall: An Encounter with Taipei Lecture HallEvent Period: July 20 to November 3Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 3  [][][{"title":"Taipei Zhongshan Hall- Taipei Lecture Hall Opens in July","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9267242/8d6df5a4-d5e6-4223-a37c-638d6bdaf1aa.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs92261220https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=BC9D35F5257F1786Mark The Date: Wellspring Theater (Main Venue) Now Accepting Phase 2 Applications for Limited Slots from August 12 to 18 and August 26 to September 1, 2024I.    Slot application and review procedures follow the guidelines outlined in the Operating Guidelines for Wellspring Theater, Taipei City. Events should primarily focus on performing arts, such as music, dance, drama, interdisciplinary theater arts, and should align with Wellspring Theater’s purpose. II.    The available slots for this period are as follows:(a)    From Monday 12 August to Sunday 18 August 2024 (b)    From Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September 2024  III.    Application Period:Applications must be submitted at least 55 days before the intended date of use, e.g. for a date of use of 12 August 2024, applications must be submitted no later than 18 June; for a date of use of 26 August 2024, applications must be submitted no later than 2 July 2024. The Chunghwa Post postmark will be taken as proof of time of submission. If sent by express delivery, convenience store delivery, or other specialized delivery services, submissions must arrive by 5 pm on the day of the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. IV.    Applicants can download instructions, application forms, contract templates, and other relevant documents from the Wellspring Theater website (<a href="https://culture.gov.taipei/cp.aspx?n=50E12856E54EF895&s=A5CF617F28BA3038" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wellspring Theater website">https://culture.gov.taipei/cp.aspx?n=50E12856E54EF895&s=A5CF617F28BA3038</a>). Submit your application letter, completed application form, project proposal, audio-visual attachments, etc., before the deadline. V.    Before submitting your application, please visit the theatre to check whether the facilities are suitable for your performance. To arrange a site visit, contact the administrative team of Wellspring Theater on (02) 2362-5221. For further inquiries, contact Miss Yang at the Arts Development Section of the Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs on 1999 (Taipei City) or (02) 2720-8889 ext. 3537 (outside Taipei City). [][][{"title":"更新水源劇場英文網頁照片","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9226122/7c3dddd2-6584-4ae7-85e7-de2561f20ae4.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs91912880https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=A5C302F1234004C9Introducing Strong, Adorable Mascot for the World Masters Games!<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/d6ca1003-91ff-4c7a-8575-4e2213a732bf.png" data-id="2104001" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/d6ca1003-91ff-4c7a-8575-4e2213a732bf.png" alt="Introducing Strong, Adorable Mascot for the World Masters Games!_img_01" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/d6ca1003-91ff-4c7a-8575-4e2213a732bf.png" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Training with the 101-Year-Old World’s Oldest Badminton Player The 2025 World Masters Games, co-hosted by Taipei and New Taipei City, is now open for registration. Event mascot, Strong, was named after an online Mandarin naming contest that attracted nearly 2,000 participants. After careful deliberation, the name “Strong” was chosen by Taipei Mayor Wan-An Chiang and New Taipei City Mayor Yu-Ih Hou. On May 9, the two mayors presided over Strong’s official unveiling and traded banter with You-Mao Lin, the world’s oldest badminton player.The 2025 World Masters Games are coming, said Taipei Mayor Wan-An Chiang. The mascot design was inspired by the shape of the character 北 (“north”) and symbolizes the two northern city hosts, Taipei and New Taipei City. Competition venues are spread across six counties and cities. Mayor Chiang expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in planning the World Masters Games, including New Taipei City Mayor Hou and his team. Mayor Chiang also mentioned that over 10,000 people have already registered, and that the 30% early-bird discount has extended until June 17. Anyone over 30 years old can register and compete alongside international athletes. All are welcome.Expected to attract 40,000 participants, the 2025 World Masters Games is anticipated to be the largest sports event in Taiwan’s history, said New Taipei City Mayor Yu-Ih Hou. The mascot is a way to communicate with the public and convey the event’s ethos. As a symbol of cooperation between Taipei and New Taipei City, the mascot design incorporates the character 北 (“north”) and the slogan No Boundaries in Sports, Infinite Possibilities in Life.Strong’s name derives from the Chinese for “master”, 壯年 (pronounced zhuàngnián). The Chinese nickname 壯寶 (Zhuang Bao) combines the same word zhuàng with 寶 (bǎo), meaning “treasure”, meaning the mascot is the “treasure” of the event. The charming character is coloured blue for trust, calmness and unity, and pink for passion and vitality. Guinness World Record holder 101-year-old You-Mao Lin has registered for the World Masters Games. Lin loves sport, especially badminton, which he has played for over 40 years. He has won the Taiwan Morning Cup Badminton Contest 40 times in a row and even traveled abroad for badminton competitions. Lin is currently training hard for the World Masters in the hope of winning another gold medal. The May 9 press conference saw many foreign diplomats expressing their support for the event and promising to help promote the 2025 World Masters Games.<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/bd496d50-a262-4c1a-a865-81b5ae333485.png" data-id="2104000" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/bd496d50-a262-4c1a-a865-81b5ae333485.png" alt="Introducing Strong, Adorable Mascot for the World Masters Games!_img_02" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/bd496d50-a262-4c1a-a865-81b5ae333485.png" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">The World Masters Games will take place from May 17 to 30, 2025, and will feature 35 sports (including 9 Para categories). Anyone 30 years old and above can register, with no upper age limit. All sports enthusiasts are warmly encouraged to take part. Participants can also take the time to enjoy a spot of sightseeing during the games. The event will combine international exchange, cultural experience, and tourism, and is expected to attract nearly 30,000 athletes and 10,000 accompanying personnel from over 110 countries, boosting sports tourism and creating significant tourism benefits for Taiwan. Registration is now open, with a 30% discount available until June 17. Sports lovers from around the world are encouraged to challenge themselves and shoot for their goals. For more details, visit the 2025 World Masters Games website: https://wmg2025.tw/zh-tw/home. [][][{"title":"Introducing Strong, Adorable Mascot for the World Masters Games_img_01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/d6ca1003-91ff-4c7a-8575-4e2213a732bf.png"},{"title":"Introducing Strong, Adorable Mascot for the World Masters Games_img_02","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9191288/bd496d50-a262-4c1a-a865-81b5ae333485.png"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90763820https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=24DBCD3A45522D79Taipei Master of Traditional Arts – 2023 Taipei City Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076382/e5bfaff4-3e29-4062-aa89-1df87a28fbef.jpg" data-id="2004349" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076382/e5bfaff4-3e29-4062-aa89-1df87a28fbef.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076382/e5bfaff4-3e29-4062-aa89-1df87a28fbef.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076382/e5bfaff4-3e29-4062-aa89-1df87a28fbef.jpg" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> As the Seventh Lord (七爺) and Eighth Lord (八爺) stroll through the streets and alleys, past the low red-brick eaves, the air is filled with the deafening sounds of firecrackers and drumming. On this vibrant holy night in Dadaocheng, the streets are bustling with religious celebrants.  Beiguan (北管) disciples have paraded throughout Taipei’s hundred-year history, the nights resonating with their lively music. Step by step, they follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, traversing the same paths, and praying at full volume to ensure the safety of the place and the well-being of the people. Now, in the 21st century, urban lifestyles have undergone significant changes, and people no longer understand and think of temple processions (Din Tao) as they did in the past. Established in 1871 (Year 10 of the Tongzhi era), Taipei’s Lingan Society (靈安社) has been designated as a preserver of intangible cultural assets relating to divine beings and Beiguan tradition. The society preserves ancestral deities designated as “general antiquities”, including the Xiahai City God (霞海城隍老祖), the Great King Xiqin (西秦王爺大王), General Hsieh (謝將軍), General Fan (范將軍), Civil Judger (文判官), and Military Judger (武判官). The most famous event in Dadaocheng, the welcoming of Chenghuang (迎城隍), takes place every year on the 13th day of the fifth lunar month. During the Japanese colonial period, additional train services were laid on to accommodate the crowds of people who would rush from all over Taiwan to take part in the festivities. The Taiwanese saying, “On the 13th day of the fifth month, people watch people,” (五月十三人看人) aptly evokes the lively scenes during the event. In traditional Taiwanese culture, the Chenghuangye pilgrimage procession follows the ceremonial formation, imitating ancient military and official parades. The procession must be led by divine generals, who are preceded by a Beiguan musical band and accompanied by flags, colorful banners, lanterns, and other items to display their grandeur. Over the past century, the Lingan Society has been devoted to preserving and passing on these three major elements: Beiguan, divine generals, and the sacred palanquin. The registration of cultural assets bestows new meaning and a sense of identity on this religious organization. It is hoped that it will evoke the memories of urban residents and stir up enthusiasm, ultimately fostering an understanding of the belief that Chenghuangye stands guard over their homes. [][][{"title":"Taipei Master of Traditional Arts – 2023 Taipei City Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076382/e5bfaff4-3e29-4062-aa89-1df87a28fbef.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90763760https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=071826F9AF6215EASlowing Point—2023 Treasure Hill Slow Life Festival<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076376/2952168f-50c1-458a-b517-ae6194c29fab.jpg" data-id="2004348" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076376/2952168f-50c1-458a-b517-ae6194c29fab.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076376/2952168f-50c1-458a-b517-ae6194c29fab.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076376/2952168f-50c1-458a-b517-ae6194c29fab.jpg" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Treasure Hill is a community in the south of Taipei City that was originally built by local residents. Society has changed, and new houses are no longer being constructed, but the settlement still preserves its unique sense of vitality and warmth. This year’s Slow Life Festival is titled “Slowing Point”. In an era that demands speed and efficiency, moving faster than others has for many people become an article of faith and a measure of success. But while this has accelerated human development, it also brings to bear huge pressures that leave little space for life itself.  But Treasure Hill stands like a secret oasis in the city. The old buildings and traces of past ways of life give you the sensation of traveling into another, slower universe. It acts as a gathering point, where people can come together to seek more deliberate rhythms and discover life’s hidden beauty.  “Slowing Point” also underscores the importance of biding one’s time in life and in creative craftwork, highlighting the role of waiting and allowing time to build up. The exhibition brings together the works of five groups of micro-cluster artists from Treasure Hill, who will showcase their observations and feelings about life there in Exhibition Room 2 (轉角2號).  Grandma—one such group—uses “plants” made from leather and installations to create a slow-living atmosphere, guiding the viewer as they traverse the time and space of Treasure Hill. Meanwhile, Inukichi Books uses their observations of the Treasure Hill space to manipulate the sense of space through photos and drawings, leading the visitor through the twists and turns of Treasure Hill. The exhibition echoes the “Slowing Point” theme of the Slow Life Festival. By bringing the micro-cluster artists from Treasure Hill together, it aims to bring about a collision and overlap between craftsmanship and contemporary art, encouraging the viewer to participate in the imagining and exploration of slow living. We hope the viewer will find the rhythm of Treasure Hill’s slow time and space, finding their own pace and discovering their own leisurely way of life. [][][{"title":"Slowing Point—2023 Treasure Hill Slow Life Festival","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9076376/2952168f-50c1-458a-b517-ae6194c29fab.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90688180https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=F821E1DFDDEC61EA2023 New Cultural Movement Month: The Public Order and Police Act Incident<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9068818/56ace3d9-bf68-4a79-b499-9f7cc299a2fb.jpg" data-id="1996991" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9068818/56ace3d9-bf68-4a79-b499-9f7cc299a2fb.jpg" alt="2023 New Cultural Movement Month: The Public Order and Police Act Incident" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9068818/56ace3d9-bf68-4a79-b499-9f7cc299a2fb.jpg" style="width: 70%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">In 1921, influenced by the international trend of national self-determination, Taiwanese intellectuals set up the Taiwanese Cultural Association to advocate for Taiwanese autonomy and promote new knowledge and culture, which ignited the “Taiwan New Cultural Movement.” In 2018, the Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs set up the Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Museum, located in the former North Taipei Police Station (in the Japanese colonial period), in tribute to the Taiwan New Cultural Movement. To commemorate the core values of pursuing new knowledge and unearthing one’s culture within the history of the New Cultural Movement, October was designated “New Cultural Movement Month” (新文化運動月). The Public Order and Police Act IncidentThe theme for the 2023 New Cultural Movement Month is the 1923 “Police Incident” (治警事件), during which Taiwanese individuals were arrested for challenging the sensitivities of the Governor-General’s office (總督府) as they pursued political participation. From the island-wide arrest of 99 people to the guilty verdicts of 13, the process spanned two years and involved over 10 courtroom battles. During the trials, courtroom debates not only provided a platform for intellectuals to express their ideas but also rallied support for the petition to establish a Taiwanese parliament (臺灣議會). Those imprisoned, including Wei-shui Chiang (蔣渭水), Pei-huo Tsai (蔡培火), and five others, were regarded as heroes and continued to play pivotal roles in the movement. Narrating Historical Facts, Reflecting on the ContemporaryDuring the 2023 New Cultural Movement Month, the first event to kick off is the Lion-Hunting and Lion-Roaring—The Public Order and Police Act Incident Centennial Commemoration Exhibition (獅子狩與獅子吼-治警事件百年紀念展), which begins on October 1. The exhibition uses AI image-generation technology to simulate historical figures and scenes, allowing the audience to investigate the event like rookie journalists.  On October 7 and 14, the 2023 Cultural Inquiry Forum (2023 文化問．診論壇) will explore the theme “The Right to Bargain: Examining the Colonial System through the Public Order and Police Act Incident and the Taiwan Minpao” (打折的權利：從治警事件、臺灣民報看殖民體制). This two-day event will feature themed lectures and discussions that delve into the rights and status of the Taiwanese people under the colonial system. Vintage Performances, Creative ConvergenceFollowing the intellectual exhibitions and forums, a series of creative performances will take place. October 14 will see the Island Music Concert Market (本島音樂會市集), with the Harbor Town Music Concert (港町音樂會) on October 21, and the Creative Arts Festival (創作藝術節) from October 28 to 29. Visitors can explore the Xining N. Rd. district, filled with historical echoes, where numerous singers will perform Taiwanese folk songs. The Police Incident Centennial Commemorative Creative Arts Festival (治警事件百年紀念創作藝術節) will feature rotating line-up, with performances by Tigiloubeen (鐵支路邊創作體), Haox Hsiao Troupe (嚎哮排演), and Chien Liu Production (千流製作) in different spaces in Dadaocheng (大稻埕). Slashie With You Theatre and their partner Nanako (奈奈子) will also join in for a street theater adventure. Cultured Autumn Outing: A Blend of Past and PresentThemed around the Encounter with 1920 (相遇1920), this experience encompasses various themes such as traditional music appreciation, Taisho era-style transformations, swing dance, and movable-type (活字印刷). These themes resonate with both the material and spiritual aspects of the 1920s. Fusing culture and creativity, the Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Museum is collaborating with local businesses such as Li Ting Xiang (李亭香), Fú Dàu Pastry Studio (芙稻菓室), Lau Guei Fang (老桂坊), and Cindy’s Hand Made (馨手作) to offer limited-edition delectable products. You can also participate in a stamp collection activity to enhance your Dadaocheng (大稻埕) outing! While Dadaocheng had already become a commercial and cultural hub by the time of the Japanese colonial period, understanding how it became a center for political and social movements is essential. Why did intellectuals strive for equal political participation, and what led to the Police Incident?  Take part in the exciting events organized by the Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Museum to revisit The Police Incident and grasp the ideals, spirit, and aspirations of the people of Taiwan a century ago during the New Cultural Movement. 2023 New Cultural Movement MonthDates | Sunday, October 1– Tuesday, October 31 Locations: Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Museum, Dadaocheng Square (大稻埕永樂廣場), and various event venues [][][{"title":"2023 New Cultural Movement Month-The Public Order and Police Act Incident","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9068818/56ace3d9-bf68-4a79-b499-9f7cc299a2fb.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90503730https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=9CC6A746D9FDDF9DWang Da-Hong's Residence (Faithful Reconstruction)<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9050373/876b9944-79d2-4ca0-84cd-ddf7e4292e86.jpg" data-id="1975557" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9050373/876b9944-79d2-4ca0-84cd-ddf7e4292e86.jpg" alt="Wang Da-Hong's Residence (Faithful Reconstruction)" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9050373/876b9944-79d2-4ca0-84cd-ddf7e4292e86.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Architect Wang Da-Hong, known as the “Architectural Poet”, is not only a legend in the Taiwanese architectural world but also a source of pride for the global Chinese community.  Born in Beijing and raised in Suzhou and Nanjing, Wang Da-Hong’s upbringing was influenced by Western modern architecture, yet he always pondered how to integrate the forms and spatial aesthetics of traditional Chinese architecture into his work. His creations fuse the simplicity of mainstream 20th-century Western modern architecture with the refined taste of Chinese culture, resulting in a unique style that embodies his own cultural identity.  As a pioneer of Taiwan’s modern architectural movement, Wang mastered the spatial ambiance of traditional Chinese courtyard architecture and gardens and expressed it through modern architectural techniques, shaping a distinctive and unparalleled spatial atmosphere. He was honored with the National Award for Arts and the National Cultural Award. One of his most iconic architectural works is his self-designed residence on Jianguo South Road, which he built after coming to Taiwan in 1953. The “Jianguo South Road Residence” was Wang Da-Hong’s first project in Taiwan and marked the inception of his journey towards modernizing Chinese architecture. Jianguo South Road Residence is a small single-person house that Wang Da-Hong designed for himself. With an area of only 860 sq. ft. and occupying about 4,290 sq. ft. of land, the residence features towering walls that draw from Wang’s experiences with Suzhou gardens.  The interior windows are circular “moon gate” windows, complemented by lattice-style window frames, evoking the atmosphere of a traditional Chinese garden. The interior and exterior spaces are composed in colors such as red, black, white, and exposed brick, creating a modern Eastern aesthetic. The floor-to-ceiling window frames in the living and dining areas are supported by vertical and horizontal bearings, minimizing obstructive outer frames, a technique derived from traditional Chinese removable door panels, allowing for smoother spatial flow between indoors and outdoors. Phone Number: 02-25957656Address: No. 153, Zhongshan N. Rd. Sec. 3, Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City (next to Taipei Fine Arts Museum, South Side) [][][{"title":"Wang Da-Hong's Residence (Faithful Reconstruction)","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9050373/876b9944-79d2-4ca0-84cd-ddf7e4292e86.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90452970https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=E61572CDF233D2D5Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Parkimage/article: Li Ming-Huang <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/a56bc745-1b6e-41d0-9169-007aea0c9c83.jpg" data-id="1968811" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/a56bc745-1b6e-41d0-9169-007aea0c9c83.jpg" alt="Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park-01" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/a56bc745-1b6e-41d0-9169-007aea0c9c83.jpg" style="width: 90%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/91d71c51-ef38-4408-a775-e55213743289.jpg" data-id="1968812" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/91d71c51-ef38-4408-a775-e55213743289.jpg" alt="Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park-02" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/91d71c51-ef38-4408-a775-e55213743289.jpg" style="width: 90%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">  As well as the three most common urban bird species—sparrows, Japanese white-eyes, and Chinese bulbuls, here you can see fish-eating waterfowl and mountain birds living amongst the old copses, ponds, and surrounding vegetation, including some species unique to Taiwan. Even more remarkable is the discovery of the critically endangered black-naped oriole, testament to the value of this natural environment.The best times for bird watching are the early morning and dusk, when birds are actively foraging. Flocks of small birds like Japanese white-eyes and Chinese bulbuls can be seen in the treetops, feeding on fruit and insects. On pleasant September mornings, Oriental magpie-robins sing their beautiful songs as they flit from branch to branch. <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/e08091fd-ec32-42b4-86e3-a1f5f3f78286.jpg" data-id="1968813" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/e08091fd-ec32-42b4-86e3-a1f5f3f78286.jpg" alt="Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park-03" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/e08091fd-ec32-42b4-86e3-a1f5f3f78286.jpg" style="width: 90%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The ponds are another astonishing attraction. In the heart of the city, you can find birds such as common moorhens, white-breasted waterhens, black-crowned night herons, and little egrets living in the area, and even a few kingfishers hunting for food, showing that the maintenance of the outdoor environment here takes into account its ecological value. Conventional methods used to maintain local parks and roadside trees involve harsh chemicals, aggressive pruning, and monoculture planting, which makes it impossible to support such rich biodiversity.The Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei City offers more than just an innovative platform for the new generation. With its historic buildings, mature trees, and diverse ecological habitats, the park is like a natural museum hosting unending “special exhibitions” of life. The wide range of lifeforms living in symbiosis in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park is truly a moving spectacle that we hope many more people will be able to witness, so that the essence of this land can continue to thrive. <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/4c103bee-98e0-4245-abe5-6ba4c8be132f.jpg" data-id="1968814" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/4c103bee-98e0-4245-abe5-6ba4c8be132f.jpg" alt="Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park-04" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/4c103bee-98e0-4245-abe5-6ba4c8be132f.jpg" style="width: 90%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">[][][{"title":"Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park_img_02","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/91d71c51-ef38-4408-a775-e55213743289.jpg"},{"title":"Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park_img_04","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/4c103bee-98e0-4245-abe5-6ba4c8be132f.jpg"},{"title":"Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park_img_01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/a56bc745-1b6e-41d0-9169-007aea0c9c83.jpg"},{"title":"Exploring Ecology Through Birdsong in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park_img_03","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045297/e08091fd-ec32-42b4-86e3-a1f5f3f78286.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90452950https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=198D5716931EDC6DKishu An Forest of LiteratureHistorical EvolutionKishu An, established in 1917, was a traditional Japanese-style restaurant managed by the Hiramatsu family. Owing to its proximity to the banks of the Xindian River, it became an essential focal point for the residents of the southern part of the city, playing a crucial role in both their economic activities and their daily lives. <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045295/b0e77dbd-e6bd-4523-a426-2134a827d19c.png" data-id="1968810" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045295/b0e77dbd-e6bd-4523-a426-2134a827d19c.png" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045295/b0e77dbd-e6bd-4523-a426-2134a827d19c.png" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045295/b0e77dbd-e6bd-4523-a426-2134a827d19c.png" style="width: 90%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">  Kishu An’s portrayal in literature opened up a new path for its preservation. What was initially envisioned as a way to preserve urban greenery as the “Tong'an Forest” (同安森林, a cluster of old trees on Tong'an Street) transformed into the Taipei Forest of Literature (台北文學森林). By making a connection with literature, the preservation efforts went beyond mere environmental conservation to intersect with literary publishing and artistic communities, which resulted in broader support for Kishu An’s preservation. In 2004, Taipei City Government designated Kishu An as a municipal historic site, and along with its surroundings, ten mature trees were designated as protected trees of Taipei City. During this preservation process, students from urban and rural backgrounds would occasionally serve as communication channels between government or government agencies and the community, mostly standing with the community and helping to formulate preservation strategies and support related endeavors. The successful progress of these preservation efforts was closely tied to the community’s own self-organizing, starting from the Tong'an Cultural Forest Association (同安文化森林促進會) and later evolving into the South Waterfront Cultural Association (台北城南水岸文化協會). Many community members dedicated their spare time and some even involved their families to address community concerns, from raising awareness of issues to organizing events. This process brought together the people living along the waterfront, turning them from a group of disparate individuals into a unified community advocating for the preservation of cultural heritage. Surprisingly, their impact extended even to Taipei City’s waterfront, a development that was not anticipated by anybody. [][][{"title":"Historical Evolutio","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045295/b0e77dbd-e6bd-4523-a426-2134a827d19c.png"},{"title":"Historical Evolution","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9045295/d76f35ed-001e-4711-97da-9448ad845a93.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90439460https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=827C420C23E4FAD6Yan Xi-Shan House<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043946/5a11292e-94b4-4169-bcb6-b6aaad9ddf1f.jpg" data-id="1967732" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043946/5a11292e-94b4-4169-bcb6-b6aaad9ddf1f.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043946/5a11292e-94b4-4169-bcb6-b6aaad9ddf1f.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043946/5a11292e-94b4-4169-bcb6-b6aaad9ddf1f.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Yan Xi-Shan (1883–1960), courtesy name “Po-Chuan” and sobriquet the “Shanxi King”, governed Shanxi Province for 38 years, transforming it into a model province. He played a significant role in many pivotal events in modern Chinese history, including the Anti-Qing Alliance, Xinhai Revolution, Hongxian Monarchy, the establishment of the Republic of China, Central Plains War, KMT–CPC cooperation, Sino-Japanese War, Chinese Civil War, and the KMT’s retreat from China to Taiwan. He was a crucial figure in the shaping of modern China.  Yan served as Premier of the Executive Yuan and the Minister of National Defense before the Nationalist government’s flight to Taiwan. After stepping down from his official roles, he retired to Yangmingshan. During his last ten years in seclusion on Yangmingshan, Yan devoted himself to scholarly pursuits, culminating in the completion of his works One World (世界大同) and Three Hundred Years of China (三百年的中國). He stood as an enduring practitioner of Confucianism, embodying the principles of virtuous character, significant achievements, and impactful teachings.During his later years, Yan felt a deep sense of nostalgia for his hometown and chose to construct two homes—Zhong Neng Dong and the Red Brick House—on a wind-defying slope. From here he could gaze out over the mouth of the Tamsui River and the Taipei Basin, both satisfying his yearning for home and serving military defense purposes.  Notably, Zhong Neng Dong was built in the style of Shanxi cave dwellings, incorporating architectural features from China, Japan, and the West. The age of construction, scale, and the layout differ significantly from typical historical sites. The Red Brick House, on the other hand, was designed as an air-raid shelter, with three-foot-thick walls in some places, reinforced steel plates around doors and windows, and such defensive features as a disguised shed and sentry posts.  In 2004, the Red Brick House and Zhong Neng Dong were jointly designated as a municipal historical site named “Yan Xi-Shan House”. The adjacent Yan Xi-Shan Tomb was also designated as a historical site in 2010. Zhong Neng Dong serves as the central structure of Yan Xi-Shan’s residence and was named by Yan himself. It embodies his cosmology, using Zhong Neng to observe universal changes. This fortress-like dwelling became the final resting place for this significant figure of modern history. [][][{"title":"Yan Xi-Shan House","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043946/5a11292e-94b4-4169-bcb6-b6aaad9ddf1f.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs90439440https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=0A0868F6D5F611D5About Creative Industry Consulting<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043944/d9a36b4d-dda7-4902-824c-cfa0731db1bb.jpg" data-id="1967731" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043944/d9a36b4d-dda7-4902-824c-cfa0731db1bb.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043944/d9a36b4d-dda7-4902-824c-cfa0731db1bb.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043944/d9a36b4d-dda7-4902-824c-cfa0731db1bb.jpg" style="width: 90%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Branding is at the core of any enterprise. Establishing brand positioning and operational strategies is pivotal to improve the startup success rate. Culture embodies the essence of creativity. How can we market products effectively in order to strike a chord with customers, capture their attention, and win their recognition? In Taiwan, creative industry professionals are endowed with abundant creativity and creative energy, but during the course of their work, they frequently encounter problematic situations and issues and do not know where to seek assistance or advice. In 2015, the free Creative Industry Consulting Room was introduced. Staffed by professional consultants with real market experience, this service offers face-to-face consultations to creative industry practitioners, guiding them through resource integration and channel expansion. Operational issues such as licensing, finance, law, and international trade are addressed, and tailored solutions are provided to solved real business dilemmas faced by creative entrepreneurs. The Creative Industry Consulting Room officially went into operation in June 2015. All individuals at the forefront of the creative industry, non-profit organizations, and groups related to creative fields are welcome to apply. Expert consultants in relevant fields will be engaged to provide one-on-one consultation and diagnosis, based on the issues and requests detailed by applicants. This guidance will help industry players at various developmental stages, offering directional advice for future growth by addressing both general and individual challenges within the creative industry. By harnessing the resources and marketing channels of the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, this initiative helps creative entrepreneurs to enhance their operational capabilities and bolsters the overall business quality of cultural creative enterprises. Through tangible action, it uplifts the development of Taiwan’s cultural creative industry. [Service Offerings] Business Management, Marketing, Finance, Legal Matters, Innovation and Research & Development etc.[How to apply] <a href="https://www.taipeicdd.taipei/service-form.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Complete Application Form">Complete Application Form</a>[Cost] Free of chargeTaipei Cultural and Creative Industry Support Plan<a href="http://tcic@taipeiculture.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="tcic@taipeiculture.org">tcic@taipeiculture.org</a>Contact Number: 02-27651388 ext. 130, Miss Chou [][][{"title":"About Creative Industry Consultin","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/9043944/d9a36b4d-dda7-4902-824c-cfa0731db1bb.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs89028930https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=7A6B09EC0DC378E4Beitou Plum Garden<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902893/f428bbdd-1453-4df4-b93e-a7f56eb2035f.jpg" data-id="1829761" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902893/f428bbdd-1453-4df4-b93e-a7f56eb2035f.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902893/f428bbdd-1453-4df4-b93e-a7f56eb2035f.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902893/f428bbdd-1453-4df4-b93e-a7f56eb2035f.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Building Name: Beitou Plum Garden Opening Date: Jan 7, 2010 Building Type: Historical building Phone: 02-2897-2647 Address: No. 6, Zhongshan Road, Beitou District, Taipei City 112 Website: https://www.beitouplumgarden.taipei/   About the SitePlum Garden was built in the late 1930s. It is a luxurious residential building that has weathered wartime and includes an air raid shelter and Japanese-style wooden structure. The main building comprises columns, beams, and sloping wooden roof trusses. The foundation and basement are made of reinforced concrete. The gate posts bear the inscription “梅庭” (Plum Garden) made by calligrapher Yu Yu-Jen (于右任). The building used to house a hot spring, and its spacious courtyard is built along the Beitou River valley, a place of wildness and beauty. Outside the building, trees line up beneath the sky, setting a scene of lush greenery. The Qilian stone fence is typical of the locale.     Special Services: Disabled Facilities and Equipment: Disabled access outdoor footpaths and toilets Others: Volunteer assistance As of May 28, 2024, Beitou Plum Garden is closed for restoration and adaptive reuse. The reopening date will be announced on the official website and the Beitou Plum Garden Facebook page. [][][{"title":"Beitou Plum Garden-01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902893/f428bbdd-1453-4df4-b93e-a7f56eb2035f.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs89028910https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=C293CDAA7CF4B133Huanmin Village, Toad Mountain<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902891/bc80ea4e-0619-40a3-a12f-0f8f48be1705.jpg" data-id="1829760" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902891/bc80ea4e-0619-40a3-a12f-0f8f48be1705.jpg" alt="Huanmin Village, Toad Mountain" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902891/bc80ea4e-0619-40a3-a12f-0f8f48be1705.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Building Name: Huanmin Village Opening Date: July 2020 Cultural Asset Type: Cultural landscape Phone: 02-2377-7300 Address: No. 12, Alley 66, Lane 119, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Da’an District, Taipei City Website: Chengnan Landscape · Co-living Site Fan Page <a href="https://huanminvillage.taipei/" id="isPasted" title="https://huanminvillage.taipei/">https://huanminvillage.taipei/</a> The Toad Mountain buildings are located on the banks of Xindian River and near to Gongguan shopping area. It is a mountain village jointly built first by military dependents and pilot agricultural households, and added to by urban and rural immigrants later on.  The area has preserved traces of its earlier development, including modern water conservation facilities from the Qing dynasty, an agricultural research layout from the Japanese colonial period, the military landscape of Sino–U.S. mutual defense, Huanmin Village (the only intact air force military village in Taipei), and the group of buildings self-run by military dependents and Taipei urban and rural immigrants.  In 2014, it was designated a Taipei cultural landscape for its rich historical culture and environmental resources. Today, it remains home to about 140 households, 8 historical buildings, and at least 10 designated heritage trees of the city, and is a “living cultural asset”.  10 years ago, 39 Huanmin Village households were relocated to the Wanlong military residence, and then Toad Mountain was registered as a cultural landscape. Preservation and maintenance projects were formulated and oral history and cultural relic preservation efforts were initiated at the same time as efforts such as art projects on the cultural history and environmental characteristics of the settlement, water, and soil conservation, and repair works to Huanmin Village. Throughout its history, Toad Mountain has been the result of long-term cooperation between the community and the public sector. In July 2020, the Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs completed the first phase of repair works on Huanmin Village and set up Toad Mountain Living Hall as a cultural base to promote environmental education, urban farming techniques, military village culture, and intergenerational co-habitation at Toad Mountain.   [Visiting Hours] Opening Hours: 10 a.m.–12 p.m., 1 p.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday Closed: Mondays and public holidays Transport Information: From Gongguan Station Exit 2, walk along Roosevelt Road in the direction of Jingmei to Gongguan Traffic Circle and turn into Lane 119, Roosevelt Road Section 4, to arrive at Toad Mountain Plaza.  [][][{"title":"Huanmin Village, Toad Mountain-01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902891/bc80ea4e-0619-40a3-a12f-0f8f48be1705.jpg"},{"title":"DSC02364_副本","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902891/4764d8f5-0b79-48bd-baf7-ffcf5fc33d1c.jpg"},{"title":"_GWC3740","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902891/3e195fd7-0602-4a87-ab43-98b919531afe.jpg"},{"title":"LINE_ALBUM_2025.5.15_250515_12","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902891/21b09c54-dea1-48f1-a10a-86bc84f8c212.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs89028880https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=4075C34C69115898Futai Street Mansion<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902888/e396d68c-0a81-4d71-ad15-30f43d56d528.jpg" data-id="1829759" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902888/e396d68c-0a81-4d71-ad15-30f43d56d528.jpg" alt=" Futai Street Mansion" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902888/e396d68c-0a81-4d71-ad15-30f43d56d528.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Building Name: Futai Street Mansion Opening Date: April 19, 2009 Building Type: Designated municipal historic site Address: No. 26, Yanping South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100 Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/futai1910" title="撫臺街洋樓">https://www.facebook.com/futai1910</a> About the Site Futai Street Mansion: History of the Old Building  A designated municipal historic site that has existed in Taipei for over a century and witnessed Taipei’s urban transformation. It is also the earliest surviving civic building in Taipei Old Town (within the city proper) and has been nicknamed by nearby residents the “stone house”.    Formerly the head office of Takaishi Group, which ran a civil engineering construction business, in 1937 it was acquired by the Sadohara Chamber of Commerce, which handled sales of the famed Kobe sake Fukumusume, Okada styled fire extinguishers, weights, and measuring devices. After the war, it became the Renmin Daobao newsroom and office premises for Tianli Electricals and Plumbing. It was later owned by the Military Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and used as lodgings for the family members of six military village households. In 1997, it was designated a municipal historic site, and in 2009 the Department of Cultural Affairs commissioned private institutions to manage the premises.    While the building does not cover a wide area, it takes the architectural form of a rare standalone street house. The first floor is made of Qilian stone and has a spacious veranda, built with passageways featuring semicircular arches. The second floor is made of wood, with the outer surface decorated with a stone-washed finish. The roof is a mansard, commonly found in large official halls, with three windows at the top for ventilation.  For more information, visit the Futai Street Mansion official Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/futai1910" title="臉書">[link]</a>.   [Special services]Disabled-friendly Facilities and Equipment: Disabled-friendly outdoor passages, indoor corridors, disabled toilets, multi-functional toilets, and markings for suggested route. Service Area: Service desk, wheelchairs, sheltered rest area, recreational benches Other: Volunteer assistance     <a href="https://www.google.com.tw/maps/place/%E8%87%BA%E5%8C%97%E5%B8%82%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A3%E5%8D%80%E5%BB%B6%E5%B9%B3%E5%8D%97%E8%B7%AF26%E8%99%9F" title="臺北市中正區延平南路26號">No. 26, Yanping South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City</a> The Futai Street Mansion has been closed for restoration and repurposing work since August 1, 2024. The reopening date will be announced on the Futai Street Mansion  Facebook page.[][][{"title":"Futai Street Mansion-01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902888/e396d68c-0a81-4d71-ad15-30f43d56d528.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs89028860https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=A32F4C8450A20830Home Village<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/d0d384fa-a420-440b-a67d-e02f9e8a53cb.jpg" data-id="1829757" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/d0d384fa-a420-440b-a67d-e02f9e8a53cb.jpg" alt="Home Village-01" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/d0d384fa-a420-440b-a67d-e02f9e8a53cb.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Building Name: Home Village—Home Village Story Museum Opening Date: October 2022Cultural Property Type: Historical buildingPhone: (02) 2365-2530Address: No. 1, Lane 131, Yongchun Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100Website: Home Village Fan Page <a href="https://homevillage.taipei/" title="https://homevillage.taipei/">https://homevillage.taipei/</a> About the SiteHome Village is located along Yongchun Street next to the Xindian River. It was originally planned for use as a park during the Japanese colonial period; after the Second World War broke out, it was converted into a base for the Japanese Artillery Regiment barracks. The Nationalist government took over the defunct Japanese government’s public land after retreating to Taiwan, and the building was used as a communications repair workshop for the Combined Logistics Command. Some of the communications repair staff began moving into Home Village. The residents of the military villager rebuilt and added to the wooden Japanese colonial buildings and post-war repair workshops, turning them into residences. In 2015, the four buildings in Home Village were registered as historic buildings. At the end of October 2022, the first building to be restored by the Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs was opened, and the Home Village Story Museum was established as a site for exhibitions, guided tours, and seminars. In the future, the historical space will integrate its former identity as a military village with the history of Home Village in order to communicate the importance of preserving military village culture through experimental art, exhibitions, performances, and workshops. It will also highlight community sentiments with the surrounding Tingzhou Road, National Taiwan University, Treasure Hill, and the various cultural facilities and resources of Chengnan, transforming the space into an education-friendly shared learning base, preserving the soul of military villages amid greenery and red brick walls and keeping the spirit of shared learning alive. <img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/1f15e567-b9dd-49ad-8b14-9c8946f039f3.jpg" data-id="1829758" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/1f15e567-b9dd-49ad-8b14-9c8946f039f3.jpg" alt="Home Village-02" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/1f15e567-b9dd-49ad-8b14-9c8946f039f3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">[Visiting Hours]Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Closed: MondayTransport Information: Exit Taipower Building Station Exit 1, walk along Xinhai Road in the direction of Tingzhou Road Section 3 to the Substitute Military Service Center, turn into Tingzhou Road Section 3, walk down Lane 24, Tingzhou Road Section 3, and turn right to arrive at Home Village. [][][{"title":"Home Village-02","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/1f15e567-b9dd-49ad-8b14-9c8946f039f3.jpg"},{"title":"日式聚場","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/857e524c-f7ed-4cc3-be4e-2d543d8802fc.jpg"},{"title":"Home Village-01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/d0d384fa-a420-440b-a67d-e02f9e8a53cb.jpg"},{"title":"防空洞","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902886/a70ae441-0dbd-44dd-a378-0a2581fadfc5.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs89028820https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=E4B85E8B3C8E3E98Wei-Shui Station<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902882/01db1ee5-0fff-4db3-8662-7e1065b1413e.jpg" data-id="1829753" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902882/01db1ee5-0fff-4db3-8662-7e1065b1413e.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902882/01db1ee5-0fff-4db3-8662-7e1065b1413e.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902882/01db1ee5-0fff-4db3-8662-7e1065b1413e.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Building Name: Wei-Shui Station Opening Date: Oct 7, 2020 Phone: 02-25566015 Address: No. 27, Section 2, Yanping North Road, Datong District, Taipei City 103 (next to I-Mei Foods Yanping Store) Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeiShuiStation" title="渭水驛站FB">[Link]</a>   About the Site    The historical building of Wei-Shui Station is located along Dadaocheng Street, next to the former site of Da’an Hospital established in Dadaocheng by Chiang Wei-shui. Da’an Hospital was where Chiang Wei-shui practiced medicine and also the Taiwan Ming-pao headquarters. As the base from which he promoted the Taiwan New Cultural Movement, the site came to be named Wei-Shui Station. It is now home to the permanent exhibition Hello Wei-shui and feature exhibition Radical Treatment: The Culture Bookstore, which showcase the life of Chiang Wei-shui and his journey as he promoted the Taiwan New Cultural Movement, commemorating him as a key advocate of freedom and democracy in Taiwan.   In addition to recounting Chiang Wei-shui’s life and displaying historical materials and cultural relics from the Taiwan Ming-pao and the Taiwan Cultural Association Journal, Wei-Shui Station has also rolled out a new exhibition that shows Chiang Wei-shui’s exciting life story in a variety of formats, 4D Views: Clips of Chiang Wei-shui and Da’an Hospital Miniatures.   A century ago, Chiang Wei-shui set out with a mission to “heal” Taiwanese culture and society, using Da’an Hospital as a base. He was a founding member of the Taiwan Cultural Association, which marked the start of the most unrestrained and enlightened Taiwan New Cultural Movement through various formats such as “democracy podiums” and cultural seminars. Chiang’s fight for political rights for the Taiwanese people was a worthy cause that should be carried on today. We welcome all to visit Wei-Shui Station and bear witness to the passionate life of Chiang Wei-shui.  [Information for Visitors] Address: No. 27, Section 2, Yanping North Road, Datong District, Taipei City Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.   [Cost] Free of charge   [Transportation] Metro: From Beimen Station Exit 3, Daqiaotou Station Exit 1 or Zhongshan Station Exit 5, walk for about 10 minutes to Yanping North Road Section 2. Bus: (1) Nanjing West Intersection (Button Street): Minsheng Metro Bus (518), 9, 206, 255, 274, 539, 641, 669, 704, 785. (2) Yanping Station 1 (Nanjing): Taipei Sightseeing Bus (Blue Line), R25, Chongqing Metro Bus (304), 250, 302, 639, 660, 757.[][][{"title":"Wei-Shui Station-01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902882/01db1ee5-0fff-4db3-8662-7e1065b1413e.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs89028810https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=DBDA039985C06AFDBeitou Heart Village<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902881/8b151e9e-adae-4776-9259-d519e265cfa7.jpg" data-id="2305869" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902881/8b151e9e-adae-4776-9259-d519e265cfa7.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902881/8b151e9e-adae-4776-9259-d519e265cfa7.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902881/8b151e9e-adae-4776-9259-d519e265cfa7.jpg" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Name: Beitou Heart Village Opening Date: Oct 27, 2018 (Phase I Demonstration Zone) Historic Status: Groups of buildings Phone: 02-2891-0804 Address: No. 9, Lane 22, Xinmin Road, Beitou District, Taipei City 112 Website: <a href="https://www.beitouheartvillage.taipei/" title="北投中心新村fb">[Link]</a>   About the Site   Beitou Heart Village is 1 of 13 military villages approved by the Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan and among the few that remain intact in Taipei. It is also Taiwan’s only medical military village with a hot spring. Heart Village shares a close social relationship with the nearby Beitou Branch of Tri-Service General Hospital and has kept intact military lodging types from different periods, combining the unique historical context, hot spring culture, and memories of Beitou, making Heart Village a key Beitou historical site.   Heart Village was registered as groups of buildings in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act on August 24, 2011. In 2016, the Taipei City Government and Ministry of National Defense jointly rolled out the Heart Village Preservation and Maintenance Project and continued to implement the Heart Village Restoration and Reuse Project. The first phase of the project was completed in October 2018 and the second phase completed in 2022 .   Heart Village is the only military village with a public hot spring bathhouse in Taiwan. This single location contains several different building types: Japanese military dependents’ homes,National Women's League military lodgings, and military villagers’ self-bult homes, forming a whole that is totally unique. The composition of such spaces and their populations is closely tied to regional development and migration. The site has been witness to the historical changes that have come to the Xinbeitou area.  The project to preserve and maintain the groups of buildings will include performances and education promotional activities to promote such preservation and redevelopment to foster the preservation of military village culture. It will also integrate the natural and cultural attractions in Xinbeitou area and revitalize the community and local cultural and historical resources to showcase the rich and diverse community stories of Beitou.    Opening Hours  Closed Monday  Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am–6 pm    * In times of adverse weather such as typhoon, the village will be closed in accordance with protocols announced by the Taipei City Government. Further information will be announced on the official website.  * It is forbidden to smoke, chew betel nuts or chewing gum, or bring animals into the village (with the exception of guide dogs). Eating or drinking is not allowed at the exhibition.     Special Service Disabled Facilities and Equipment: Suggested route for disabled visitorsOther: Assistance (by volunteer)[][][{"title":"Beitou Heart Village-01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902881/a6bd7cc3-e900-4f9e-9c7c-e9654a9c6946.jpg"},{"title":"中心新村 (3)","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8902881/8b151e9e-adae-4776-9259-d519e265cfa7.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs86242150https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=BB8DF84F59019A74Taipei Performing Arts CenterThe Taipei Performing Arts Center is an arts and culture hub consolidating creative energies and a performance and arts base that keeps pace with the times. Its mission is to “Play Different Together”. It upholds the values of artistic creation for all, talent cultivation, and diversity in innovation. It is committed to bringing the arts into people’s daily lives and building a theater for the people.The center actively seeks out new possibilities and to promote the arts, local connections, talent cultivation, and global connections. It is not only a venue for artistic presentation but also a creative base for artists, consolidating creative energies from within Taiwan and the international arts community, with the goal of becoming an Asian creative center.Taipei Performing Arts Center is a living space filled with creativity and imagination and a contemporary theater that enables people to experience the arts and inspires them to fall in love with them. The center stays close to the people and belongs to everyone. It reflects modern life, moves spirits, keeps pace with the times and grows with people.We are constantly striving to achieve innovation in various forms and experiences, stimulate the audience’s artistic curiosity, and bring performances to unexpected places to create surprising and unforgettable moments. We also offer a variety of arts engagement activities that appeal to people of all ages and enable them to enjoy and play with art.Life in its essence is filled with art. Everyone who is master of their own life is a master of creation. Taipei Performing Arts Center carries the hopes and voices of Taipei people for modern life.The center is committed to creating new possibilities where there is an abundance of resources from all fields and where all future-oriented views can find their voice. We focus on connecting with local arts communities, and we value knowledge sharing and cross-disciplinary exchanges, consolidating the diverse creative energies of Taiwan and allowing the talent of every artist to fully manifest. We actively work with arts professionals from Taiwan and around the world to introduce the unique artistic visions of Taiwan, create sparks within the global community and help the world to get to know Taiwan better.We want to help artists lead Taiwan onto the world stage and bring global artists together in Taiwan, while standing behind them providing a wide range of technical support and creative consultation, and cheering on our artists of the present and the future. Address: No. 1, Jiantan Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111081, Taiwan (ROC)Tel: +886-02-77563888Email: service@tpac-taipei.orghttps://www.tpac-taipei.org/[][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs86242140https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=60FA471BBBFBBAB6Taipei Cinema ParkTaipei Cinema Park is located at the intersection of Wuchang Street and Kangding Road in Wanhua District. It was originally the site of Taiwan Gas Co., Ltd., established in 1934 during the Japanese colonial period. The Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs completed basic greening work on the park in 2001. After remaining idle for 34 years, the space was finally transformed into the largest green space in Ximending. We made sure not only to preserve the historical gas company facilities, such as the processing plant, chimneys, and coke furnaces, but also to refurbish the old buildings for reuse, creating a large-scale recreational space combining cinema, coffee culture, arts, and youth culture. In June 2009, management was handed over to Ximen Red House of Taipei Culture Foundation, which held the Meeting Love in Ximending: Love, Culture and Art in Taipei event in collaboration with Taipei Film Festival. Several more events followed, including Street Voice, Outdoor Movie Theater, and Public Arts Exhibition, providing a platform for creative activity and performances of youth culture, such as graffiti and original music performances. Taipei Cinema Park has successfully combined arts events and youth culture activities, from street dance to photography, and has become a recreational hotspot for the general public and young people. In the future, it is hoped that the efforts of Taipei Culture Foundation will extend the lively activities of the Ximending commercial district to the back part of the park in order to create a single bustling commercial district from end to end. Address: No. 19, Kangding Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, 108Tel: 02-2312-3717Email: <a href="mailto:service@redhouse.org.tw" title="service redhouse">service@redhouse.org.tw</a>Website: <a href="https://www.cinemapark.taipei/Default.aspx" title="cinemapark">https://www.cinemapark.taipei/Default.aspx</a>  [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs86242120https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=28251E0918CEB8BAThe Red HouseConstruction on the Red House was completed in 1908. This two-part composite consists of the Octagonal Building, housing the Red House Theater, and the Cruciform Building, which houses commercial shops. Built during the Japanese colonial period, it also combines cultural influences from Shanghai and the West, to become a melting pot of culture, commerce, and history. The 100-year-old Red House has always maintained its image as an avant-garde, modern, new, and diverse space. In 2007, the Red House was handed over to Taipei Culture Foundation, which committed itself to establishing it as a landmark attraction in the West District. The foundation set up the Ximen Creative Fair, planning themed market fairs for Taiwanese festivals to keep it present in people’s daily lives. Following renovation, it reopened in 2018 with a unique space and fantastic light shows in the center of the Octagon Building, allowing visitors to look back on 100 years of history. With its unique red-brick walls, the theater on the second floor is an exquisite space and atmosphere, providing audiences with a pleasant viewing experience. The theater is available for lease as a venue for a variety of events, such as exhibitions, press conferences, and award ceremonies, bringing life into this historical building. The 16 workshops in the two long arms of the Cuniform Building are currently home to creative culture brands, providing many emerging hand-made design brands in Taiwan with a physical workspace, and making the Red House a platform for the development of the creative cultural industry in Taiwan. The horizontal arms house the Riverside Live House, a long-standing live events space that has held over 5,000 events since opening in 2008. The Red House continues to focus on arts and cultural performances, using themed open-house events to provide a rental venue for arts and cultural institutions, rejuvenate the area around the Red House, and extend the reach of its rich artistic atmosphere. We hope everyone who visits the Red House can immerse themselves in its 100 years of culture. Address: No.10, Chengdu Road, Wanhua District, Taipei 108, Taiwan (R.O.C.)Tel: +886-2-23119380Email: <a href="mailto:service@redhouse.org.tw" title="service redhouse">service@redhouse.org.tw</a><a href="https://www.redhouse.taipei/" title="Redhouse">https://www.redhouse.taipei/</a>[][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs83943240https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=B8687DE6C0915D19Taipei Music CenterTaipei Music CenterMusic belongs to everyone, which is why Taipei Music Center was born to be both local and international, welcoming, and friendly to all. TMC is where Taiwanese pop musicians can find the most support for music production, performances, and project cultivation. It is also the most familiar corner for the general public to get in touch with music culture and enjoy music performances. The comfortable and spacious compound of TMC best demonstrates the concepts of "Music is Life, Living in Music." CONCERT HALL - REACH THE FUTUREThe Concert Hall is also known as the “Spacecraft”. The outline of the building corresponds to the beautiful mountains in Taiwan, as well as to symbolize the rise of Taiwan pop music. The Concert Hall is designed exclusive for pop music performances. The building has five stories above and three stories below ground. With a capacity of 5,000 seating, including dressing rooms, lounges, rehearsal rooms, administration office and information center. CULTURAL CUBE - TRIBUTE TO FUTUREPop music has always been an essential intangible historical material when it comes to recording contemporary culture. Taipei Music Center’s Cultural Cube is the first domestic exhibition center that revolves around the theme of popular music. The venue curates permanent and special exhibitions that organize and display the history of Taiwan pop music, showcasing the priceless collection of Taiwan pop music's vibrant interdisciplinary energy that invites the public into the world of Taiwan's pop music development and production process. These insights of the past will always be with us as we stand and look back in the future.In the Cultural Cube, savor the classic times of Taiwan pop music and tribute to the limitless potential of upcoming wonders. CREATIVE HUB - INTRODUCE THE FUTURETaipei Music Center Creative Hub accommodates multi-functional spaces for the pop music community, such as recording studios, rehearsal studios, offices, and more. The post-production stage of music-making is equally critical as executing a live performance. With the hope to fully support the music ecosystem, TMC connects the upstream, midstream, downstream of the industry chain, providing resources while cultivating a new generation of talents in the music industry as its top priority. The leading position of Taiwan's pop music in the Asian community can only be sustained by raising the bar for music quality, while also discovering and cultivating talents from brand new generations. The Creative Hub will lead Taiwan pop music into a new era.   Address: No. 99, Sec. 8, Civic Blvd., Nangang Dist. Taipei City 115, Taiwan (R.O.C.)TEL: +886-02-2788-6620 Visiting Taipei Music CenterTaipei Music CenterAddress: No. 99, Sec. 8, Civic Blvd., Nangang Dist., Taipei City 115, Taiwan Public Transportation▪Taipei Metro: 8 minute walk from Kungyang station, exit no. 4 (MRT Bannan line).▪High Speed Rail and Train: 11 minute walk from north exit of Nangang train station.▪Bus: 1 minute walk from Dongming Li bus station.Car ParkingAccess from east lane on section 2 Nangang road. Parking is located in B1-B3 with a height limit of 2.1m.Comprising a total of 293 car spaces including 6 accessible parking spaces and 6 parents & kid parking spaces. Parking RateNon event days: NT$30/per hourMinimum parking rate is one hour. An additional NT$15 will be charged for each 30 minutes. Event days: NT$60/per hourMinimum parking rate is one hour. An additional NT$30 will be charged for each 30 minutes. Motorcycle ParkingAccess from Section 2, Nangang Road.Total of 583 motorcycle parking spaces (including 12 accessible parking bays). Motorcycle Parking Rate- Non event days: NT$20 flat rate per day - Event days: NT$50 flat rate per day Website Link: <a href="https://musiccenter.taipei" name="musiccenter" title="musiccenter">https://musiccenter.taipei</a>[][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs83942810https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=200C14F47883922CTaipei Info Hub<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8394281/c67deacb-b16c-45dd-8b43-55e8d181fb05.jpg" data-id="1975555" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8394281/c67deacb-b16c-45dd-8b43-55e8d181fb05.jpg" alt="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8394281/c67deacb-b16c-45dd-8b43-55e8d181fb05.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8394281/c67deacb-b16c-45dd-8b43-55e8d181fb05.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> The full name of Taipei Info House is “Former Mitsui & Co. Taipei warehouse”. It is a red brick two-story house constructed around 1913–1914 in the Japanese colonial period, and one of the few historical buildings that still bears the Mitsui Group trademark.  Between 1914 and 1920, Mitsui Group signed a partnership agreement with Guangtong Transportation Company (廣通運輸社), allowing Guangtong to store Mitsui-owned goods in the Mitsui warehouse. This continued until 1935, when the warehouse was seriously damaged. After being rebuilt, the warehouse was handed over to Nitto Merchant Ship Kumi Company (日東商船組). After the Second World War, the warehouse was transferred to the management of the Taiwan Supply Bureau, before being handed over to the Taiwan Railways Administration in 2002. In 2016, the Taipei West Gateway project (台北西區門戶計畫) required Mitsui Warehouse to be relocated 51 m. to the east using structure relocation techniques adapted for preservation work. The space was reconceptualized as the “Taipei Info Hub”, set up for exhibitions, and formally reopened in November 2018. The cut gable was preserved near the ground floor entrance, allowing visitors a glimpse into the history of Mitsui Warehouse during the Japanese colonial period.  The warehouse is located at North Gate and connects Futai Street Mansion, Ministry of Railways, and Taipei Post Office, serving as an information station that connects the surrounding cultural assets. It is an iconic Taipei City building that witnessed the Qing Dynasty, Japanese colonial era, post-war period, and the modern development of railway transportation. The permanent exhibition traces the origins of what was once the Former Mitsui & Co. Taipei Warehouse and is now the Info Hub. It covers industries such as camphor, timber, and tea that were operated by Mitsui & Co. during the Japanese colonial period, the relationship between forest resources and communities, and the development of industrial transportation, all while explaining the transformations of Taipei City witnessed by the building. It also outlines its relationship with the surrounding commercial districts. [][][{"title":"Former Mitsui and Co. Taipei Warehouse","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/8394281/c67deacb-b16c-45dd-8b43-55e8d181fb05.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs79272990https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=F4525B1D8D579C9BLongshan Culture & Creative BaseWanhua was one of the first areas of Taipei to develop and over many years has accumulated a rich cultural heritage. In daily life, folk customs, and entertainment—surprises are everywhere in Wanhua. The Longshan Cultural and Creative Base is here for all to discover the creativity in Wanhua! We harness innovation and cultivate creators to develop trendy cultural brands. Wanhua’s creative energy is showcased through guided tours, art performances, and workshops. Let Longshan Cultural and Creative Base give you a new perspective on the old town of Wanhua![{"title":"Guide Book","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relfile/19810/7927299/4147e760-8538-4a89-9901-85359ffd150a.pdf"}][][{"title":"2025DM-02","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/7927299/b6e1a1bf-5355-4f5d-84a6-b38d04257dbc.jpg"},{"title":"2025DM-01","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/7927299/6426de8e-6fd6-47a8-b18a-b656cc17583e.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs79117580https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=CE16394A7A5F8295Xinbeitou Historic StationIn Taiwan under Japanese rule, the Xinbeitou branch railway line was constructed, and “Xinbeitou Platform” was established in 1916 (Taisho 5th year) and later renamed as “Xinbeitou Station” in order to boost the hot springs tourism in Xinbeitou region. The name of Xinbeitou just came from the name of the railway station. The building of Xinbeitou Station is the only extant one with more than a hundred years of history in the TRA Tamsui Line and even in Taipei City. With a wood-frame structure, the station is characterized by the engraved brackets under the eaves and the 3-plus-1 oeil-de-boeuf windows resulting from the expansion of the station in 1937. However, the service ceased in 1988 with termination of the TRA Tamsui Line, and the original station building was thus disassembled and moved to Taiwan Folk Village in Changhua for display. In 2003, with the increase of the awareness of cultural heritage preservation, the Taipei City Government together with non-governmental organizations strived for the return of the station building. With some setbacks along the way, Rirong Asset management Co., Ltd. agreed to donate the Xinbeitou Station building to the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government after considering the enthusiasm and expectation of the citizens in Taipei for the return of the building. The reconstruction project was launched immediately after the location was finally decided to be in Qixing Park which is near to the original site of the Station (as seen today) after the traffic test conducted in 2016 with a simulated building. Eventually, it was opened to the public again in April 2017 after the reconstruction. Website: <a href="https://www.xbths.taipei/" name="xbths" title="xbths">https://www.xbths.taipei/</a>[][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33299930https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=B29B4C90F1A5CC68Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MOCA Taipei) --1<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329993/eff8de92-d4ce-4527-a026-6eb8987633c8.jpg" data-id="2245824" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329993/eff8de92-d4ce-4527-a026-6eb8987633c8.jpg" alt="moca.jpg" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329993/eff8de92-d4ce-4527-a026-6eb8987633c8.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Name: Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MOCA Taipei)The date of establishment: May 26, 2001Construction type: Municipal historic siteTelephone: 02-2552-3721Address: No.39, Chang-an W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103, TaiwanWebsite: <a href="http://www.mocataipei.org.tw/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MOCA">http://www.mocataipei.org.tw/</a> (in Chinese and English versions)Introduction: The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MOCA Taipei) is the first art institution in Taiwan dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. Built in 1921, the museum building was originally the Jan Cheng Elementary School during the period of Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945. With 120 meters in width, this two-story building was built with brick walls and wood roof trusses that are often seen in subtropical countries. Pillars and sloped roofs with black tiles in the Western architecture were also incorporated into the building design. Both entrances to the MOCA Taipei look like gable-style arches.In 1945, the building became the Taipei Government City Hall. After the city government moved to the Xinyi District in 1994, it was designated as a municipal historic site in 1996 by the city government. For the last five decades, the old city hall has played an important role in the policies and infrastructures of the capital city.The policy of the reuse of historical buildings prompted the old city hall to be transformed in May 2001 into the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei and Jan Cheng Junior High School. The MOCA Taipei is the first museum in Taiwan to be successfully built in a historical building, and it is the only one of its kind to share the same architecture with a high school.On May 26, 2001, the MOCA Taipei opened to the public and became one of Taipei’s most famous cultural landmarks. In recent years, the city government has actively invigorated its historical buildings and turned them into arts space. The MOCA Taipei is a shining example of the city government’s efforts to reuse historical buildings. [][][{"title":"MOCA","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329993/eff8de92-d4ce-4527-a026-6eb8987633c8.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33299940https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=6D58EED8E7C073FDMuseum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MOCA Taipei) --2<img src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329994/0b854e00-86a6-454d-992d-0b5147e52e71.jpg" data-id="2245830" data-type="image" data-name="/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329994/0b854e00-86a6-454d-992d-0b5147e52e71.jpg" alt="MOCA" data-tag="w1" data-url="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329994/0b854e00-86a6-454d-992d-0b5147e52e71.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Since its inauguration in 2001, the MOCA Taipei has been operated and managed by the Contemporary Art Foundation in Taipei. The museum has combined its historical architecture with contemporary art and technologies, entwining yesterday’s memories with today’s culture and introducing the most innovative and avant-garde visual aesthetics, media technologies, architectural designs, and fashion from Taiwan and overseas. At the same time, the MOCA Taipei continues to promote arts education and encourage local communities to integrate aesthetics and arts appreciation into their daily life.But the contract between the city government and Contemporary Art Foundation expired on December 31, 2007. From January 1, 2008, Taipei Culture Foundation took charge of the museum’s operation and management.In the future, the MOCA Taipei will persevere with its mission to promote and motivate multidisciplinary creations both locally and internationally. With rich and diverse art performances, the museum will vigorously introduce creativity into the capital city, art into the local communities, and the ever evolving exhibition technologies into the new life of this historical building. [][][{"title":"MOCA","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3329994/0b854e00-86a6-454d-992d-0b5147e52e71.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33299870https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=2EB5F189B2B684C4Digital Art Nexus, TaipeiName: Digital Art Nexus, Taipei The date of establishment: June 28, 2009 Construction type: General building Telephone: 02-2834-5066 Address: No.180, Fuhua Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan Website: Introduction: The establishment of Digital Art Center Taipei is based on the objectives of “R&D, experimentation, creation and incubation.” The center’s goal is to accumulate energy in digital arts and attain the core value of transcending short-term profits because it hopes the various representative organizations that have demonstrated great potential will focus on the long-term ideals and show the real meaning of collective involvement. In doing so, the center hopes to generate the most substantial and rich rewards, thereby establishing itself as the base for the development of the emerging digital content industry.Since 2009 the DAC Taipei has been operated by the Digital Art Foundation, which comprises veteran organizations with a wealth of experience in the fields of digital and technological arts. They include experts from academic institutions, industries, and the circles of art museum management and creative arts. With high expectations, the center’s intention is to harness cross-industry, cross-platform and cross-regional cooperation by planning and execution of a series of R&D, demonstration and performance exhibition projects, thereby realizing the concept of fusion between digital technologies and arts. Through core values that transcend short-term profits, the DAC Taipei hopes that representative organizations from the various fields will focus on long-term ideals, thus demonstrating the positive meaning of joint collaboration and generating the most substantial and abundant rewards. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33300110https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=525142DCF5864075Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial HallName: Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Hall The date of establishment: October 14, 2018 Construction type: Municipal historic site Telephone: 02-2557-0087 Address: No.87, Ningxia Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103, Taiwan (formerly known as Taipei North Police Station) Website: <a href="https://tncmmm.gov.taipei/?fbclid=IwAR2-qjpF86YGyuQeu2YNgiJqxG5dOfQ-TZLhpKaIN4lhPfOeTeYkKR9sI2c" name="tncmmm" title="tncmmm">https://tncmmm.gov.taipei/?fbclid=IwAR2-qjpF86YGyuQeu2YNgiJqxG5dOfQ-TZLhpKaIN4lhPfOeTeYkKR9sI2c</a> (in Chinese version)Introduction: Dadaocheng, a pier much closer to the downtown Taipei area, is often described as the starting point of Taiwan’s modern thought. Living in the Dadaocheng area, people with lofty ideals always have a broad view of the world and profound cultural literacy. Even under the Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945, they still promoted the New Cultural Movement.Taiwan New Cultural Movement Memorial Hall (formerly known as Taipei Police Bureau during the period of Japanese rule) aims to restore the Dadaocheng area to its original glory. It will not only collect and showcase historical data on the New Cultural Movement, but also integrate and invigorate the Dadaocheng valuable cultural assets. Meanwhile, the memorial hall plans to turn the former residences of some important historical figures into a series of historical and cultural tours, thereby establishing itself as the “Dadaocheng historical and arts center” and building the Dadaocheng area as an open museum of cultural history. In the future, visitors can take a walk on the streets of the Dadaocheng area, listening to several stories told by cultural workers about the historical figures during the New Cultural Movement. They can also admire new contemporary literature, drama and arts, listening to new contemporary songs at the memorial hall.Directions and Transportation: Address: No.87, Ningxia Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103, Taiwan Telephone: 02-2557-0087 Opening hours during exhibitions: 9:30am – 5:30pm Tuesdays to Sundays, closed Mondays.  [][][{"title":"Taiwan New Cultural Movement","url":"https://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/392/relpic/19810/3330011/e6d822ca-cf06-4b7b-b625-53a90e28e3c4.jpg"}][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33299960https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=07DD6A72DD8F3BC7The Old House Cultural MovementOrigin of the Old House Cultural Movement PlanTo reinforcing the preservation and reusing rate of the old houses in Taipei and accelerating the repair efficiency of those old ones, Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government promotes the “Old House Cultural Movement Plan” from this year.  The plan is going to release disused old buildings throughout Taipei in different time-frames.  In order to provide demonstration spaces for arts groups and cultural and creative workers to display their pieces and works, Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government cooperates with the owners of the old buildings and raises funds from the non-governmental management groups to repair the old houses, making Taipei City a brand new cultural image.The plan is implemented by the same team from repair to management, which would maintain the integrity of every building. In addition, Taipei City Government affords abatement for partly fees according to the investment rate and extent of repair of the building to attract tenderers to participate in the plan. Through the implementation of this plan, it not only preserves the memories of the old buildings in Taipei City, but also creates more cultural and creative stories that making the Taipei City become a city full of creativity and reappear its glory. Execution EfficiencyThe “Old House Cultural Movement Plan” is executed by Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government, which the primary effects have come out during these year efforts.  There are almost thirty old buildings with heritage identity already has new management teams, including some buildings is now under restoration and over twenty of them are opend.  This plan is the first practical case of cultural heritage preservation in Taiwan.The target building after renovating will drive the development of cultural and creative industries of Taipei City such as movie theatres, bookstores, music halls, operas, restaurants, bicycles and metal art crafts.  This plan could not only supply the demonstration space for those cultural and creative groups, but also would ameliorate the appearance of the city and beautifying the landscape. Link of the “Old House Cultural Movement”: <a href="https://oldhouse.taipei/home/zh-tw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Old House Cultural Movement Plan">https://oldhouse.taipei/home/zh-tw</a> (in Chinese)[][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33299890https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=5EB8BC0C65FAD316Futai Street Mansion<img alt="Futai Street Mansion" mmoid="72151842" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/103%20place%2001.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dii">Name: Futai Street Mansion  Date of establishment: April 19, 2009  Construction type: Municipal heritage site   Address: No.26, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.)Located on Yanping South Road in Zhongzheng District, the Futai Street Mansion is one of the oldest buildings in Taipei City. It was built in 1910 during the Japanese colonial period, and at the time was the only two-story Western-style store building in the city. The first floor was made of stone, its delicate arcade easily noticeable by passers-by. The second floor was originally made of wood, its roof of copper. The dormer windows on its sloping roof allowed excellent ventilation. The mansion was declared a historical site in 1997 by the Taipei City Government. In 2002, a fire destroyed the second story, and the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government soon launched a renovation of the mansion.[][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33300190https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=57CDEB65B28A3357Tsai Jui-yueh Dance Research Institute<img alt="Tsai Jui-yueh Dance Research Institute" mmoid="72151845" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/103%20place%2003.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dii">Name: Tsai Jui-yueh Dance Research Institute  Date of establishment: May 13, 2007  Construction type: Municipal heritage site  Telephone: 02-2560-5724  Address: No.10, Ln. 48, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City 104, Taiwan (R.O.C.)  Website: <a href="https://www.dance.org.tw/" target="_blank" title="Tsai Jui-yueh Dance Research Institute">https://www.dance.org.tw/</a>Born in Tainan City in 1921, Tsai Jui-yueh was a pioneer who devoted her life to Taiwan's modern dance. She left for Japan in 1937 to study at a Tokyo academy run by renowned dancer Ishii Baka.In 1947 Tsai married poet and National Taiwan University literature professor Lei Shih-yu. She bought a Japanese-style wooden house used for government officials during the period of Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945 and used it as her dance school in 1953.Thanks to her dance teaching, performances and international exchange programs, her school – the Tsai Jui-yueh Dance Research Institute – has often been regarded as the cradle of Taiwan's modern dance.The institute not only functioned as a literary salon for dancers, musicians, playwrights and writers, but also inspired many young people to learn dancing during the Taiwan's Martial Law era between 1949 and 1987. It also provided local young dancers with a useful window on the world because American avant-garde dancer-choreographers Merce Cunningham and Martha Graham as well as Australian modern dancer-choreographer Elizabeth Cameron Dalman had visited it.In 1999 Taipei City Government designated the institute as a historic site but it was badly damaged by fire in the same year. With the concerted efforts of both the public and private sectors, the building reopened in 2007.The reconstructed institute was renamed the Rose Heritage Site as a tribute to Tsai's creation "The Prison and the Rose" in 1953. After her husband was arrested in 1949 and expelled to Guangdong Province, Tsai was detained a few months later and served three years as a political prisoner on Green Island.In the future, the institute will showcase Tsai's videos and historical records, promoting dance for children in elementary and secondary schools and inviting international dance companies to exchange ideas with Taiwan's dancers. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33300210https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=3DAE018457C5B45BZhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden<img alt=" Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden" mmoid="72151846" src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/Download.ashx?u=LzAwMS9VcGxvYWQvMzkyL2NrZmlsZS9mOGQ4MTIxOC0wOWNkLTRlMDItYTliMy03Y2M0OGE1NjkyZWUucG5n&n=5oiq5ZyWIDIwMjEtMDUtMjAg5LiL5Y2IMS41OS4zMS5wbmc%3d&icon=.png" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fil fr-dii">Name: Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden  Date of establishment: December 31, 2005  Construction type: General building  Telephone: 02-8866-6258  Address: No.120, Yusheng St., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.)  Website: <a href="http://www.zcegarden.org.tw/z2001.php" name="zcegarden" title="zcegarden">http://www.zcegarden.org.tw/e2001.php</a>The Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden in the north of Taipei used to be an ammunition depot for the Military Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of National Defense. Taipei City's Department of Cultural Affairs took charge of the garden in 2002 and since then has renovated buildings and facilities in the garden.Opening on December 31, 2005 the garden has transformed into a place for education and recreation, run by the Zhishan Administration for the Wild Bird Society of Taipei.In 1993, the Zhishanyan Site was designated as a grade-two national historic site by the Ministry of the Interior. Located in the Zhishanyan Site, the garden has become Taiwan's first cultural and ecological park with a wide variety of facilities intended to preserve its rich resources including Zhiwuyuan, Yuanshan, Zhishanyan, Xuntangpu, and Tapenkeng cultures from the prehistoric period.The Zhishanyan Site, situated on the Daliao Layer formed 20 or 22 million years ago, had many giant trees during the Qing Dynasty, which ruled China from 1644 to 1911, and the era of Japanese rule between 1895 and 1945. It is not easy to find such a forest canopy in Taipei.A visit to the garden is like a key to a secret treasure trove with rich natural and cultural resources. A short walk to a pond, greenhouse, plant area, and wild bird rehab center in the garden will allow visitors to get closer to nature. Additionally, they can also visit the Zhishan or archaeological exhibition rooms to gain a better understanding of ancient life in the city. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33300040https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=B9F94F30A84DEFA7Taipei 228 Memorial MuseumName: Taipei 228 Memorial Museum Date of establishment: February 28, 1997 Property: Taipei City's official historical site Phone: 02-23897228 Address: No.3, Ketagalan Blvd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City Website: <a href="https://228memorialmuseum.gov.taipei/" title="Taipei 228 Memorial Museum">https://228memorialmuseum.gov.taipei/</a> Origins <img alt="Lily Logo" mmoid="60733009" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/102%20add%204-2.jpg" class="fr-fil fr-dii">Taipei 228 Memorial Museum is located in a building which formerly housed the Taipei Broadcasting Bureau. In 1930, the Transportation Department of the Taiwan Provincial Government established the Taipei Broadcasting Bureau in situ. After the Taiwan Broadcasting Association was founded in 1931, broadcast operations were handed over to the association. In 1945, after the Kuomintang took charge in Taiwan, it was renamed the Taiwan Broadcasting Corporation. When the 228 incident occurred in 1947, the radio station played a role as a propaganda tool for military, political and other government units, as well as the role of reporting matters handled by representatives of the public. When the Nationalist government retreated to Taiwan in 1949, the operation was once again renamed the Broadcast Corporation of China (BCC). In 1972 construction of new facilities for BCC was completed and the building was transferred back to the Taipei City Government, serving as an office building for Taipei City Parks and Street Lights Office. In 1996 the City chose the site as the location for the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum based on its important position and historical significance in the 228 incident. Opening <img alt="Taipei 228 Memorial Museum was inaugurated on February 28, 1997." mmoid="60733011" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/102%20add%204-1.jpg" class="fr-fir fr-dii">Taipei 228 Memorial Museum was inaugurated on February 28, 1997, the fiftieth anniversary of the 228 incident. The aim in establishing the museum was to make historical data of the 228 incident known to the public and to comfort families of the victims, in the hope of helping Taiwan people to move out of the shadows through the construction of a memorial museum. Further, it is intended to help transform suffering into a force for progress and re-creation, so that Taiwan's society can rebuild itself into a community with dignity and with healthy minds and hearts, love and forgiveness. The people of Taiwan should live in harmony, promoting prosperity and unification among all ethnic groups, as well as social and cultural development in all areas of the island.Principles of the 228 Memorial Museum: 1. Commemoration: Reconstruct a common historical memory for the people of Taiwan, deeply reflecting on the significance of this historic tragedy. 2. Education: Help the people of Taiwan and international visitors to understand the historical events and meaning of the 228 incident. 3. Participation: Allow people to learn more about historical events by visiting the museum, producing a feeling for the history of Taiwan and remembering the lessons of history in order to look forward to a brighter future. Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM-5:00PM Closed: The museum is closed on Mondays, during the Lunar New Year holidays, government-declared closure days due to natural disasters, and any additional closure dates announced by the museum. Transportation:ㆍMRT: Tamsui Line, National Taiwan University Hospital Station, Exit 1ㆍBus Stops: Museum Stop (Xiangyang Road), National Taiwan University Hospital Stop Museum Address:No. 3, Ketagalan Blvd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, 10048, Taiwan  [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33300070https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=B4BA8E66D9D36D31Taipei Cinema Park<img alt="Introduction to the Taipei Cinema Park" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/102%20add%203.jpg" mmoid="51180925" class="fr-fil fr-dii">Taipei Cinema Park is located at the intersection of Wuchang Street and Kangding Road in Ximending, Taipei City, where Taiwan Gas Co., Ltd. (founded in 1934 during the Japanese colonial period) and later Taipei Gas Co., Ltd. used to be. Owing to flourishing bamboo forest in the neighborhood, the area was nicknamed "Hamacho" by Japanese and "Zuwei Alley" by locals. After having been left unused for 34 years, the space was turned into the largest park in Ximending following the completion of rudimentary park greening engineering in 2001.Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government had shouldered the planning and redesign task to reutilize the historical space with the objective to create the first large leisure space in Taipei, while at the same time keeping certain facilities of the former gas company such as plants, chimneys, and coke furnaces unaltered. The park was planned under the theme of movie, integrating multifaceted entertaining culture, such as movies, coffee places and youth recreation in the area.Considering the fruitful accomplishments The Red House under the Taipei Culture Foundation had made, the unit was assigned to take over Taipei Cinema Park in June 2009. It has held several events such as "Meeting Love in Ximending – Love, Culture and Art in Taipei" during the Taipei Film Festival, followed by "Street Voice," "Outdoor Movie Theater," and "Public Arts Exhibition" as well as regulated the performances of street artists in Ximending Pedestrian Area. It is hoped that with the effort and existing resources of the Red House will give birth to a prosperous Ximending as a whole.Highlights of the Taipei Cinema Park include the Art Plaza, Multifunctional Hall, Backstreet Plaza, the Urban Show Case, and Lane 96 among others. As the main part of the park, Art Plaza has a total area of over 1,980 square meters, providing a decent performance space for artists.Multifunctional Hall, situated next to the bustling Wuchang Street, is a retro-styled red-bricked architecture. It offers a space both for dynamic activities and exhibitions such as workshops, lectures, exhibitions, indoor screening, and theater rehearsals.Backstreet Plaza, an outdoor space adjacent to "American Street" and Mingtaizi Street, reflects the long-lived youth street culture in Ximending. The plaza management cooperates with Taipei Association for Diverse Art and Youth Development to provide graffiti, DJ music, skateboarding, and hip-hop dance workshops.Lane 96 (nicknamed "American Street") on Kunming Street is an area featuring trendy youth apparel and prevailing youth culture. The Urban Show Case is a large two-story multimedia public art installation, designed by award-winning architect and artist Shen Chung-yei. Developed from the concept of "transformation," Shen attempted to create a culture belonging to the new generation through integrating tradition and modernity.Taipei Cinema Park now holds regular events such as screenings of early Taiwanese films on Art Plaza on Saturdays. In the near future, art installations will be introduced to enrich the leisure space. The venue has successfully combined youth art, graffiti art, original music, sub-culture, coffee, and local power to turn itself into an art and cultural platform with a unique aura. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33300130https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=31ACC99D654C3795The Chien Mu House<img width="270" height="250" alt="The Chien Mu House" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/The%20Chien%20Mu%20House.jpg" mmoid="1109425" complete="complete" class="fr-fil fr-dii">The Chien Mu HouseHours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays.（建物修復中，閉館暫不開放） Closed on Mondays. Telephone: (8862) 2880-5809 Link:http://web.utaipei.edu.tw/~chienmu Address: No. 72, Linxi Road, Taipei CityTransportation (1) If arriving by car or tour bus, please provide advanced notice, so that we can arrange parking. (2) By public transportation, take the MRT Tamsui line, and disembark at Shilin Station, exit in the direction of Zhongzheng Road, and transfer to any of the following bus lines: 304, Red 30, 255, 620, S 18 or S 19. Get off at the Soochow University bus stop. From the main gate of Soochow University, walk straight to the end of the lane.Architectural style In 1967, the influential scholar of Chinese studies Mr. Chien Mu came to Taiwan and made his home in the Taipei suburb of Waishuangxi. For 23 years, he lived in this house near Soochow University. Known as Su Shu Lou (“the house of simple learning"), it was personally designed by the scholar's mother Ms. Chien Hu Mei-chi. Every brick and blade of grass on the estate is the result of many years of caring effort by its owner. Its rows of maple trees forming a corridor, and its gently swaying trimmed bamboo, offer a serene, simple and old-fashioned style.Introduction In 1989, Mr. Chien Mu passed away. In order to commemorate his scholarly contributions, the Taipei City Government established the Chien Mu Memorial Library at his original residence. In 2000 with the establishment of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government renovated the original site, to honor Mr. Chien Mu's life of moral character and scholarly achievements, being careful to preserve the house's original aura of cultural cultivation. It was one of two residences of distinguished figures, to be opened to the public as a cultural institution in Taipei. In 2002, Taipei City commissioned Soochow University to manage the estate, and on March 29, 2002, it was officially reopened as the Chien Mu House. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33300200https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=67DD0F919CDFB7BDWistaria Tea House <img height="200" alt="Wistaria House" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/[1]Wistaria%20House.jpg" complete="complete" mmoid="1122236" class="fr-fir fr-dii">Wistaria Tea HouseHours of operation: Closed for renovation Link: <a href="http://wistariateahouse.com/main/modules/MySpace/index.php?sn=wistariateahouse&cn=ZC74101" target="_nwMof" title="open with new window">wistariahouse.com/English/index1.html</a> Address: No. 1, Lane 16, Xinsheng South Road, Taipei CityTransportation By MRT: Take the Xindian line, disembarking at Gongguan Station. By bus: Lines 284, 253, 52, 676, 311, 505, or SongjiangXinsheng Metro Bus; disembark at either the "Longan Elementary School (Civil Service Development Institute)" bus stops. Architectural style: Wistaria Tea House was originally an old, one-story Japanese-style house. After it was damaged by a typhoon, half of the exterior of the structure was rebuilt as a two-story, Western-style house in 1960. Although it is a hybrid of two different architectural styles, through the meticulous placement of implements, art pieces and furniture, and the blending of historical hues, it ingeniously melds the two together, even creating an aesthetic atmosphere all its own. Introduction The teahouse got its name from an old wistaria plant that grew along the front eaves. Wistaria Tea House has gained particular renown for its promotion of the traditional art of the tea ceremony, and was innovative in establishing itself as a place for preserving traditions of culture, art and the philosophy of spiritual cultivation. In addition, it has been the meeting place of social activists and scholarly critics, and many cultural groups have on occasion met here for seminars and performances. This special combination has given Wistaria Tea House a unique cultural and historical spirit and artistic charm. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33299990https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=CE8C1191249F1EC1The Red House <img height="238" alt="Red Theatre" src="http://www-ws.gov.taipei/001/Upload/public/MMO/ENGCULTURE/[1]Red%20Theatre.jpg" mmoid="1122239" complete="complete" class="fr-fil fr-dii">The Red House of XimenHours of operation: 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, open 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends and national holidays. Telephone: (8862) 2311-9380 Fax: (8862) 2311-9372 Link: <a href="http://www.redhouse.org.tw/" target="_nwMof" title="open with new window">www.redhouse.org.tw/</a> Address: No. 10, Chengdu Road, Taipei CityTransportation By MRT: Take the Banqiao-Nangang line, disembarking at Ximen Station. Red Theatre is approximately a one-minute walk from Exit no. 1. By bus: Sanchung Passenger Buses (Wuku-Taipei, Chungkang-Beimen, Huilung-Taipei), Chihnan Passenger Bus #3, 221, 232, 235, 640, 513, 621, 257, 18 or Blue 2. Car: parking spaces are available nearby. Architectural style The Red House of Ximen is an octagonal, two-story Western-style red-brick structure built in 1908. Originally called the “Octagon Market," it was designed by Kondo Juro, an architect working for the Japanese colonial government's civil engineering department. Its prominent features are red brick walls, and ceilings of steel reinforced cement. Its roof, however, may be its most unique feature: it is built from a framework of metal trusses, with a radially symmetrical shape, like an umbrella.Introduction The first floor is an art exhibition space and gift shop, presenting a variety of cultural products, and providing the public with a host of alternative shopping selections. The Cafe also provides an exceptionally valuable dining service. On holidays, it is frequently filled to capacity, and every day of the week, the fragrant aroma of coffee wafts through its halls. In the second floor theatre, the building's unique architectural structure of large steel beams and the charming old-style feel of its redbrick walls are displayed with nearly no decorative embellishment. The entire theatre has the feel of an old-fashioned teahouse. Seating is provided with special wooden tables and chairs, and hot tea provided by service personnel, allowing visitors to take in an evening of marvelous entertainment in the most relaxing manner imaginable. The theatre accommodates 200 people. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs33299830https://english.culture.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1720A1EC75EF55C2&s=D4FD241FED3B0A7EGuling St. Avant-Garde Theatre (Old Guting Police Station) <img alt="Guling St. Avant-Garde Theatre" complete="complete" mmoid="1109431" src="https://www-ws.gov.taipei/Download.ashx?u=LzAwMS9VcGxvYWQvMzkyL2NrZmlsZS8xNTk0M2RiNS1hZmYxLTQzZTktYTlkNC0xN2ViMDA0ZjM2MmIuanBn&n=MjAyMOS%2fruW%2bqeW%2bjOWkluingC5qcGc%3d&icon=.jpg" style="width: 100%; height: 317px;" class="fr-fir fr-dii">Guling St. Avant-Garde Theatre (Old Guting Police Station)Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays and national holidays. Telephone: (8862) 2391-9393 Fax: (8862) 2391-5757 Link<a href="http://www.glt.org.tw/" name="glt.org" title="glt.org">:</a><a href="http://www.glt.org.tw/" target="_nwMof" title="open with new window">www.glt.org.tw/</a> Address: No. 2, Lane 5, Guling Street, Taipei CityTransportation By MRT: Disembark at the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station, and take the Nanmen Market exit. Follow Nanhai Road in the direction of Chongqing Road, and walk for approximately five minutes. By bus: Take bus No. 1, get off at the Guling St. Avant-Garde Theatre bus stop. Introduction Guling St. Avant-Garde Theatre was built in 1916. Originally, it was a military police station during the Japanese colonial era. In 1945, after Taiwan returned to Chinese control, it was renamed the Taipei City Police Department's Station No. 7. Then, due to district restructuring, it was renamed the Guting Police Station, and later the Zhongzheng District Station No. 2. In 1997, the building was placed under the control of the Taipei City Government Department of Information, and slated to become a venue for little theater performance. In 2001, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government renamed the building the “Guling St. Avant-Garde Theatre." Because the building's original Baroque-style design features especially thick walls and a central area without pillars, it is extremely suitable for small-scale theatrical performances. The Guling St. Avant-Garde Theatre features: (1) The avant-garde theater, with the capacity for an audience of between 50 and 70 persons. (2) The detention room: This area preserves the original appearance of the detention room from the theatre's previous incarnation as a police station. (3) Rehearsal room: A perfect rehearsal space, with an area of over 1,000 square feet, and no obstructions from pillars. [][][][]The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs