The 2024 Taiwan Cultural Expo in Tainan has sparked a wave of culture and creativity! This year, with the theme "Go! Discover the Island," the expo transforms Tainan into a boundless, large-scale school, inviting visitors to embark on a surprising island adventure through art and culture.
Tainan Cultural and Creative Park's 'Go! Discover the Island' uses large murals in a graffiti style to introduce Taiwan's geography and culture in an accessible way. (Photo / Sourced from the Ministry of Culture)
At the Banana Market in the Tainan Cultural and Creative Park, a colorful adventure awaits every family. Renowned mural artist Chen Yu-an uses large, childlike murals to lead parents and children back to a 400-year-old exploration story, allowing everyone to learn about Taiwan's history and culture through graffiti and interaction. Each young explorer can also complete their own adventure notes, creating a perfect conclusion to their journey.
In the "Still Life Theater" exhibition area of Jasmine Workshop, visitors can follow the historical trajectory of the Dutch introduction of various fruits to Taiwan, exploring how Taiwan earned its reputation as the "Kingdom of Fruits." The exhibition also incorporates elements of Dutch blue and white porcelain, allowing audiences to enjoy the art while reflecting on the contemporary recognition of "Made in Taiwan."
Tainan Cultural and Creative Park's 'Still Life Theater' combines archaeology and technology, presenting in an innovative artistic form at the Taiwan Cultural Expo. (Photo / Sourced from the Ministry of Culture)
The main exhibition venue at the Greater Tainan Exhibition Center is equally impressive. The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Center's "Material Transformation" exhibition showcases the evolution of Taiwanese craftsmanship through four sections, highlighting how culture and innovation continue to shine on this land. The Pingtung Pavilion adopts the concept of an extreme sports arena, showcasing Pingtung's diverse culture and vitality through activities like skateboarding and diving. Meanwhile, the Penghu Pavilion takes the audience on a "Fairyland Dream Tour," displaying Penghu's history and art since the Age of Exploration, offering a cross-temporal cultural feast.
The excitement of the expo extends beyond the exhibition halls, as the Tainan City Government hosts the "Lesson: D" themed exhibitions at 321 Art Village, Xizhuwei Zhichou Cultural Park, and Lanshai Tu Cultural Park, turning the entire city into a boundaryless school where visitors can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of cultural and creative learning while exploring the city.
Tainan, this ancient cultural city, showcases its limitless possibilities through the 2024 Taiwan Cultural Expo, inviting everyone to come to this "Island of a Hundred Faces," experience Taiwan's diverse culture, and take home creative memories and cultural souvenirs.
Event Information:
"Lesson" Tainan Concept Exhibition Zone
● Location: 321 Art Village, Xizhuwei Zhichou Cultural Park, Lanshai Tu Cultural Park
● Time: September 1 (Sunday), 15:00 - 21:00
"Go! Discover the Island" and "Still Life Theater" Exhibition Zones
● Location: Tainan Cultural and Creative Park
● Time:
○ September 1 (Sunday), 10:00 - 17:00
Brand Exhibition, Cultural Curation, Craft Center Theme Pavilion, Local Government Pavilion
● Location: Greater Tainan Exhibition Center
● Professional Buyers Day: August 26 (Monday) to August 27 (Tuesday), 10:00 - 18:00
● Open to the public:
○ September 1 (Sunday), 10:00 - 17:00
