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  The "2024 Formosa North Coast Art Festival" Grandly Kicks Off

  The "2024 Formosa North Coast Art Festival" will grandly take place from September 28 to October 20, organized by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau and co-hosted by the New Taipei City Government. The New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau will collaborate with local offices, artists, community revitalization teams, and schools to host a series of events, including art exhibitions, cultural journeys, and community networking, creating a dialogue between residents and visitors. This will allow everyone to experience the unique cultural charm of the North Coast from a new perspective.The New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau announced that the festival's prelude activities would begin in August, starting with the "New Taipei Art Box" project, in collaboration with Tamsui's community-building teams. Curator Tu Wei-Cheng will lead emerging artists, including Wang Yu-Sung, Yu Yu-Hsiang, Lin You-Nong, Liao Xin-Ying, Chang Wen-Gong, and Jih Jian-Hua, to conduct community site surveys in Tamsui, Sanzhi, Shimen, and Jinshan. They will also connect with resources from Taipei National University of the Arts and Tamkang University, allowing young students to participate. Through art creation, small travel experiences, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and markets, the project will discover and showcase the beauty and diversity of the North Coast.Participating artists and students conduct a site survey at the Cheng Family Ancestral Home in Tamsui. (Photo: New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Bureau)Curator Tu Wei-Cheng mentioned that the "New Taipei Art Box" project will engage emerging artists in community-based residency, guiding residents in co-creation while connecting community teams from Tamsui, Sanzhi, and Jinshan, such as "Wave Jinshan," "BiBi Village," "Cheng Ancestral House," and "Herb Street House." These teams, along with the resident artists, will regularly host online exchange meetings, workshops, tours, and exhibitions, encouraging people to experience the vibrant culture of the North Coast through art and to document their encounters with the area's natural beauty.More details on upcoming events will be announced soon. Those interested are encouraged to follow the "OPEN North Coast" Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/open.northcoast.

  2024-09-26 09:10
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  Taiyen's "Premium Iodized Salt" vs. "Superior Iodized Salt" – What's the Difference? Netizens Exclaim: So That's It!

  Recently, a woman posted in the Facebook group "PX Mart Honest Consumer Experiences," sharing her confusion after seeing Taiyen selling two types of salt, "Premium Iodized Salt" and "Superior Iodized Salt," in a supermarket. She said that every time she passed the shelf, she couldn’t help but wonder about the difference between the two.The post sparked discussions, with many netizens expressing similar confusion. Some pointed out, "Whether premium or superior, iodization is the most important." Others shared tips on choosing salt based on the packaging: "The one with fish, shrimp, scallion, and cabbage patterns is suitable for cooking, while the plain one is better for washing or pickling."Netizens share: "The salt with fish, shrimp, scallion, and cabbage patterns is suitable for cooking, while the plain one is better for washing or pickling." (Photo / Screenshot from the "PX Mart Honest Consumer Experiences" Facebook page)Regarding this issue, Taiyen's official Facebook page had previously explained that "Premium Iodized Salt" is a general-purpose salt suitable for everyday cooking, while "Superior Iodized Salt" contains concentrated seawater mineral liquid, enhancing the flavor of dishes. For adding taste to dishes, it is recommended to use Superior Iodized Salt, and for pickling or washing vegetables, Premium Iodized Salt is suggested.This discussion showed that many consumers do not fully understand the classification and uses of salt, and the official explanation of Taiwan Salt can help people make more suitable choices when purchasing.

  2024-09-19 09:05
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  Houli Forest Park "Family of Four" Adopts a New Management Model: Sustainable Development Upgraded Again

  Houli Forest Park in Taichung City introduces a new management model for the "Four-Person Family," emphasizing sustainable development and cultural integration. Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen is committed to the sustainable development of the park’s green spaces, focusing on revitalizing the area and enhancing its tourism value. The city’s Construction Bureau has introduced private resources by entrusting "Ah Fa Creative Studio" to manage the park, injecting fresh vitality into this wooden structure that combines prefabricated straw-filled earthen walls.The Construction Bureau introduces private resources for outsourced management, promoting local culture and sustainable development. (Photo / Courtesy of Taichung City Government)Construction Bureau Director Chen Datian pointed out that since its completion at the Taichung Flora Expo in 2018, the "Four-Person Family" has not only received Diamond-level Building Carbon Footprint Certification but has also won several international design awards, such as the German iF Design Award and the American Architecture MasterPrize. This outsourcing will involve structural reinforcement and landscape optimization of the building, with plans to reopen, inviting citizens to visit with their families."Ah Fa Creative Studio" will organize various innovative and sustainable activities, including monthly SDGs-guided workshops, children's sustainable development-themed camps during winter and summer breaks, as well as annual curation events and specialized exchanges. These activities aim to enhance public awareness of ecological conservation and sustainable development. The park will also feature four specially designed ecological conservation products themed around protected animals like the Formosan clouded leopard, paired with a specialty light food restaurant offering diverse dining options.The city’s Construction Bureau hopes that through these activities and products, citizens and visitors will be guided to focus on Taichung’s local ecological conservation issues. Houli Forest Park aims to become an ideal gathering place for visitors and citizens, providing a comfortable resting space where everyone can enjoy the beauty of award-winning architecture while experiencing the charm of sustainable living.

  2024-09-16 09:00