Katy Perry to Perform in Taiwan
American pop star Katy Perry is set to give her first performance in Taiwan in April as part of her world tour. The Taipei stop of her Prismatic World Tour, will take place at the Taipei Arena on April 28th, with ticket sales to be announced on the star’s Taiwan Facebook fan page, once everything...Continue reading
Japan’s Takarazuka Revue to Perform In Taiwan
The all-female Japanese musical theater troupe “Takarazuka Revue” will visit Taiwan for a second time in August, for a series of performances. The troupe, known for its lavish costumes and set designs, is scheduled to stage 14 performances at the National Theater in Taipei Aug. 8th to 16th. Representatives say they will perform two productions...Continue reading
Taiwan Comics Artists Post Illustrations Ahead of France Comics Festival
Taiwan comic artists are showing support for Charlie Hebdo ahead of a trip to France to attend the annual Angouleme International Comics Festival. Three of the seven Taiwan comic artists who are scheduled to participate in the festival have posted cartoons in support of the satirical Paris paper that was attacked on January 7th. The...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Bringing the Taiwan Tradition of Puppet Theater International
Episode Description With Centuries of tradition to draw on, puppet theater is still a popular form of entertainment here in Taiwan having made the successful move onto television and the big screen over the last 40 years. Of course, the enthusiasm for Taiwanese puppet theater has long been mostly contained within Taiwan’s boarders, but on...Continue reading
What’s Going On: Weekend of January 23 to 25 in Taiwan
Music DJ Cary/Señor Smoke/DJ Smoke (Hip Hop Night) Venue: Revolver Address: No.1-2, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd, Jhongjheng Dist, Taipei City (中正區羅斯福路一段1-2號) Date: January 23, 2015 Time: 22:30 Tickets: NT$300 with a drink TYCHO Venue: THE WALL Live House Address: B1, No. 200, Section 4, Roosevelt Rd, Wenshan District, Taipei City (台北市羅斯福路四段200號B1) Date: January 23, 2015...Continue reading
Main Lantern Design for Taiwan Lantern Festival Revealed
The Tourism Bureau is gearing up for the Taiwan Lantern Festival by revealing the design for this year’s main lantern. The festival, to open in Taichung on February 27th, will feature a 23.4 meter lantern in the shape of a golden ram, in honor of the Year of the Sheep for the upcoming lunar year....Continue reading
Exhibition Features Aboriginal Crafts at National Taiwan Museum
An exhibition featuring the crafts of two Aboriginal tribes is available for viewing at the National Taiwan Museum, for a glimpse into the culture and traditions of the Atayal and Paiwan. The show, “Rainbow and Dragonfly: Where the Atayal Clothing Meet the Paiwan Multi-colored Glass Beads”, presents textiles by northern Atayal people, and the colorful...Continue reading
What’s Going On: Weekend of January 16 to 18 in Taiwan
Music 董舜文 / 呂聖斐 / 莊智淵 / 簡道生 / 高飛 (Jazz) Venue: Gonguan Riverside Address: B1F, No. 2, Lane 244, Roosevelt Rd., Sec. 3, Zhongzheng District (台北市羅斯福路三段244巷2號B1) Date: Friday January 16, 2015 Time: Starts at 21:30 Tickets: NT$400 with a drink Half Year of Solitude <臭貓歷險記> (Jazz) Venue: Sappho Live Address: No. 1, Lane 102, Anhe...Continue reading
Snoopy’s 65th Anniversary Exhibition in Taipei
Fans of Snoopy should take advantage of their last chance to check out the 65th anniversary exhibition of the popular Peanuts character. The exhibit at Songhsan Cultural and Creative Park highlights the story of how Snoopy’s creator Charles M. Schulz went from being the son of a small-town barber, to creating a cartoon empire. The...Continue reading
Japanese Composer Joe Hisaishi to Hold Concert in February
Japanese composer and musical director Joe Hisaishi, best known for composing the scores of many of Hayao Miyazaki’s animations, will hold a concert in Taipei in February. Hisaishi will collaborate with the National Symphony Orchestra in the “Maestro of the Century – Joe Hisaishi” concert at the National Concert Hall on Feb. 25. Promoters say...Continue reading
What’s Going On: Weekend of January 9 to 11 in Taiwan
Music BASTILLE Venue: Taipei International Convention Center Address: No. 1, Xinyi Road Section 5, Xinyi District, Taipei City (台北市信義區信義路五段1號) Date: January 11, 2015 Time: Doors open at 20:00 Tickets: NT$1900/NT$2400/NT$2900/NT$3400/NT$3900 DC & The Funky Duds (Blues, Funk) Venue: Sappho Live Address: No. 1, Lane 102, Anhe Road, Sec. 1, Daan District, Taipei City (台北市大安區安和路一段102巷1號) Date:...Continue reading
The Vagina Monologues Playwright Eve Ensler to Speak in Taiwan
American playwright, performer, feminist and activist Eve Ensler, best known for her play The Vagina Monologues, is visiting Taiwan for the first time to push for an end to violence against women. While in Taiwan, Ensler will be speaking about her experiences mobilizing millions of people to participate in her One Billion Rising global protest...Continue reading
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