- Chinese Name: 陳國慈
- Born: Oct. 24, 1947
- Birthplace: Hong Kong
- Did You Know That…?
- For her ceaseless endeavor in revitalizing heritage sites in Taiwan, K.C. Chen was named one of the recipients of the first-ever National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards in 2009.
About the Heritage Preservationist
K.C. Chen is a lawyer-turned-heritage preservationist best known for being the first individual to sponsor a heritage site — the Taipei Story House (台北故事館), former lodgings of a tea merchant. She has also served as the first chief executive officer of the National Culture and Arts Foundation in Taiwan and on the board of the National Performing Arts Center ... (read more)
Taipei Story House
Formerly a personal resort used to entertain buyers and guests from abroad, the 1913 venue has since been transformed into a cultural hotspot that preserves the city's memories and enriches the local community through cultural exhibitions ... (read more)
Select Quotes
- "I had always wanted to be a pianist. Art and culture are my lifetime favorites—I chose to study law only to live up to my parents' expectations.”
- "Operating a heritage site is never the same as running a commercial business. I've seen historic buildings in other parts of Asia used as McDonald's, which to me is a great pity.”