Taiwanese crafts showcased at crafts fair in Japan
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI), invited by Mishima Town in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, participated in the 38th Kojin Matsuri crafts fair on June 8 and 9. At the event, the...
Unveiling the Talented Finalists of the Orange County Asian Committee’s “Asian Inspired Art Contest”
The Orange County Asian Committee recently held an exciting and inspiring event - the "Asian Inspired Art Contest". With over 160 entries pouring in from talented individuals across different age groups, the competition was...
Cultural Features：Wooden Boat Maker | Hung Chuan-jui
Chinese Name: 洪全瑞 Born: 1948 Birthplace: Pingtung County (Southern Taiwan) Did You Know That…? On May 8, 2015, the Bureau of Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture officially recognized wooden boat-making and maintenance techniques as one...
The Asian American History Activity Book Launch
Featuring the artistry of renowned AAPI artists from Marvel, DC, and acclaimed children’s books authors: Jim Lee (Batman, Superman, X-Men), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Avatar the Last Airbender),...
Iconic giant rubber ducks set afloat in Kaohsiung as festival opens
Kaohsiung, Jan. 27 (CNA) Two giant rubber ducks created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman were set afloat in Kaohsiung's Love River Bay on Saturday to mark the opening of the city's 2024 Wonderland festival. Hofman's...
Three Taiwanese artists recognized by Japan’s International Manga Award
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the winners of the 17th International Manga Award on Dec. 26. This year, Taiwanese manga artist Jason Chien’s (簡嘉誠) “Wind Chaser Under the Blue Sky (青空下的追風少年)”...
Culture Minister announces partial opening of National Comic Museum
Culture Minister Shih Che visited Taichung City for the partial opening of National Comics Museum (NCM) on Dec. 19. He announced that the eastern compound of the museum will open for public visiting starting...
The Art of Ningyo joruri bunraku
Ningyo joruri bunraku is one of Japan's representative traditional performing arts, a comprehensive art form that combines tayu (chanters), shamisen, and puppets. The puppets themselves are about one-half to two-thirds life-size and have several components:...
WMACS Promotes the Beauty of Chinese Calligraphy in Washington D.C.
On December 9, 2023, the Washington Metropolitan Association of Chinese Schools (WMACS) hosted a regional Chinese calligraphy contest at the Culture Center of TECRO in D.C. This year, the inter-school competition featured 28 students...
Cultural Features：Knotting Artist | Lydia Chen
Chinese Name: 陳夏生 Born: 1939Place of Birth: Zhejing Province, China Did You Know? Lydia Chen, with a background in science and engineering, has devoted herself to the study of Chinese knotting. She has recorded various knotting techniques using...
