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2026-07-17
ISSUE #763
Ongoing
With support from the Taipei Cultural Center in New York and the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles, Paiwan singer Sauljaljui will tour North America in July, performing at major cultural venues and music festivals across the U.S. and Canada.
With support from the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, the 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), running from July 10 to 26, presents the Taiwan Uncut program, featuring seven feature films and two short films.
Taiwanese photographer Shen Chao-Liang’s STAGE photography exhibition will be presented at Museo Camera in the Delhi NCR region from 3 July to 28 July 2026. 
Ministry Updates
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Celebrating the success of “Taiwan Travelogue” in winning the 2026 International Booker Prize, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) and the British Office in Taipei co-hosted the “Taiwan Travelogue Literary Salon” on July 16.
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Following the restoration of the former Air Force Command Headquarters, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) unveiled the brand identity for the Kong Zong Cultural Base and the main visual for the Skyward Festival.
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The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) has announced the 2026 Taiwan Green Craft selection, highlighting 46 works that reflect originality, craftsmanship, cultural value, and marketing potential.
Cultural Features
Born in Kaohsiung, Chen Yi-fen studied at the National Taipei Teacher’s College (now the National Taipei University of Education) and initially planned to pursue a career in education after graduation. However, an experience at a summer camp deeply sparked her interest in early music, inspiring her to embark on a musical path instead.
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Located in Luzhou District in New Taipei City, Luzhou Lee Family Residence, a traditional Chinese family compound, was established in 1895. The Lee Family immigrated from China’s Fujian Province to Taiwan’s Luzhou area around the 18th century and built their own home in 1857. 
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