A renovated historic building with domes and eaves carved by hundreds of craftsmen has returned in all its splendor to serve the public in its new capacity as Taipei’s premiere crafts center.
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute has forged a new cooperative pact with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation in a move that will unite resources from Taiwan and South Korea to promote the crafts industry.
A Taichung exhibition will present artist Hung Yi's creation of whimsical sculptures from the past three years, ranging from animal- and plant-looking steel works that are given life by Hung with bold colors and Chinese cultural motifs.
New Year celebrations ranging from aboriginal choirs to spectacular fireworks displays will be held all across the island between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2016.