The three-day "Migration & Arts" Taiwanese arts and crafts exhibition at this year's TAIWANfest in Vancouver has finally come to an end. Six artisans, including new immigrant artisans from Vietnam and Indonesia, were invited to participate in the creation. Taiwan's unique culture as well as its traditional skills may be exhibited via the craftsmen's creations.
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The work of Wrapped Flower master Huei-Mei Chen(陳惠美).Photo provided by TAIWANfest Vancouver (溫哥華台灣文化節)
The six artisans taking part in the exhibition this year are Vietnamese quilling artist Thi Tuyt Nguyn, Wrapped Flower master Huei-Mei Chen of Yilan, Ami craftsman Imay apong, Bulrush Weaving artist Yu-Chun Lin of Miaoli Yuanli, Bamboo Weaving artist Huei-Ting Tsai of Tainan, and Indonesian Batik artist Mei-Lien Khan. The artisans showcased Taiwanese artistry to the locals via forums and several seminars they offered while they were in Vancouver.
The work of Ami craftsman Imay apong.Photo reproduced from TAIWANfest Vancouver Facebook
Along with artworks showcasing the Hokkien, Hakka, and indigenous cultures, there are also pieces showcasing Taiwan's new immigrant culture, including Thi Tuyt Nguyn's Quilling Art. Mei-Lien Khan said that UNESCO has recognized Indonesian batik as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage and expressed the hope that through the exhibition, friends from Taiwan and Canada will get more knowledge about batik.
The work of Vietnamese quilling artist Thi Tuyt Nguyn.Photo reproduced from TAIWANfest Vancouver website
The work of Indonesian Batik artist Mei-Lien Khan.Photo reproduced from TAIWANfest Vancouver website
