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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Taiwan boasts a diverse cultural environment and a wealth of artistic talent, blending Eastern and Western characteristics to create new sparks. The 【Taiwan International Arts Festival】, held since 2009, is based on the concepts of "transcending borders," "crossing disciplines," and "spanning cultures"...

Taiwan boasts a diverse cultural environment and a wealth of artistic talent, blending Eastern and Western characteristics to create new sparks. The 【Taiwan International Arts Festival】, held since 2009, is based on the concepts of "transcending borders," "crossing disciplines," and "spanning cultures," and emphasizes the spirit of "originality." It provides a platform for international performances and Taiwanese arts and culture groups to shine, attracting widespread attention.

Ming Hua Yuan’s “The Island of the Immortals.” (Photo provided by National Theater & Concert Hall)

The 2011 【Taiwan International Arts Festival】 features avant-garde works that have captivated European stages, as well as traditional creations rooted in Taiwan’s local culture. This year’s grand opening production, the musical “La Traviata,” was created in Taiwan by Tadashi Suzuki, the master of Asian cross-cultural theater. It collaborates with Chen Wen-pin of “No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti” and Wu Peng-feng of “Seven Days After Father’s Death,” and incorporates famous love songs from the history of Taiwanese pop music such as “When Will You Return?”, “The One I Long For,” and “Love Limited-Time Offer,” reflecting a unique take on the theme of “love.”

Warsaw-based Nowy Teatr’s “Apołonia.” (Photo provided by National Theater & Concert Hall)

In addition, the organizers have invited internationally renowned groups such as Spain’s Els Comediants, Belgium’s contemporary dance company Rosas, Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal, and Warsaw’s Nowy Teatr to perform in Taiwan. Taiwanese groups including Performance Workshop, Ming Hua Yuan, and Huang Chun-hsiung’s TV Puppet Theater also deliver spectacular shows. This cultural exchange further encourages public support for Taiwan’s original art.



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