Home › Travel › For fifteen years, the art of jade carvi...

For fifteen years, the art of jade carving has been passed on. Free jade gifts at the grand jade exhibition.

Published: 2026-09-26 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-26 — Taiwan’s western region is rich in diverse types of jade, beloved by both domestic and international tourists. The native jade boasts a warm luster and uniquely distinctive patterns. After being skillfully carved by artisans, it transforms into artworks that embody poetic beauty. The Western Coast Jade Festival “Fifteen Years of Jade Art Legacy” exhibition...

Taiwan’s western region is rich in diverse types of jade, beloved by both domestic and international tourists. The native jade boasts a warm luster and uniquely distinctive patterns. After being skillfully carved by artisans, it transforms into artworks that embody poetic beauty. The Western Coast Jade Festival “Fifteen Years of Jade Art Legacy” is being held at the Miaoli County Government International Cultural and Tourism Bureau until January 23. The organizers have prepared 1,000 polished pieces of Western Coast jade to give away to the public. Everyone is welcome to come and appreciate the beauty of Taiwanese jade.

The Western Coast Jade Festival is a grand exhibition held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Taiwan. (Photo provided by Miaoli County Government)
This jade exhibition showcases the true, good, and beautiful artistry of intricately carved unique jade from Taiwan’s western coast. For example, the flower-green jade crab displays delicate, lifelike colors; the purple-flower jade sculpture of the Contemplative Guanyin exudes serenity with subtle movement, solemn yet gentle in texture, with a smooth feel. Over a thousand exquisitely carved works display their most beautiful sides.

Intricately carved jade artworks. (Photo provided by Miaoli County Government)

70% to 80% of the jade from Taiwan’s western coast is produced in Hakka ancestral lands, a natural treasure bestowed upon the Hakka people by nature. Unfortunately, the Hakka cultural background lacks a tradition of jade culture. To fill this gap in jade art and culture, break through traditional concepts of jade legacy, and develop rich, realistic local creativity along with refined jade craftsmanship, this exhibition also includes five jade treasure-hunting activities, each with 25 to 30 spots available, with on-site registration accepted before each Friday.



  • Related links

  • Miaoli County Government International Cultural and Tourism Bureau: http://www.mlc.gov.tw/
     



  • Related news

  • Explore Miaoli: 7 Golden Routes, Collect Passport Stamps for Hakka Gifts
  • http://www.tripass.net/article.php?op=articleinfo&articleid=5354&blog=3&post=557

  • 2010 Miaoli County International Arts Festival – “Impressions of Yunnan”
  • http://www.tripass.net/article.php?op=articleinfo&articleid=5851&blog=3&post=1066



  • Read more: Matai’an Wetlands


  • Click to view the [Matai’an Wetlands] attraction introduction

    → Click here: For more travel news

    → Click here: Back to the attraction home page



    Share

    This article is published by HowToTrip. Sharing and reposting are welcome — please credit the source.
    Article URL: https://www.howtotrip.net/views-42628

    ↑
    0