Historical Stories Told Through Prints: A Special Exhibition on Traditional Taiwanese Woodblock Printing

The works exhibited in the “Special Exhibition on Traditional Taiwanese Woodblock Printing” are all from the “Special Collection of Traditional Taiwanese Woodblock Prints” at Taichung City’s Wenyin Hall. This includes over 900 precious items such as wooden carving printing blocks and rubbings of ancient paintings, along with other historical documents. These artifacts, some collected over half a century ago, feature exquisite craftsmanship and strong representativeness. For this exhibition, over a hundred pieces were carefully selected and underwent two years of cleaning and restoration before being displayed. Exhibition themes include paper paste prints, talisman prints, lucky draw poetry, and word games, offering a glimpse into the festive and ceremonial lifestyles of the past and uncovering the history of Taiwan’s development.

The “Special Exhibition on Traditional Taiwanese Woodblock Printing” displays many precious cultural relics. Image provided by Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau

In addition to the static exhibition, there are also many themed activities every Saturday, including “Everyone ‘Print’ Together”: where art teachers guide the public in creating woodblock prints and experiencing the fun of DIY rubbings; and the “Woodblock Print ‘Passing on the Torch’” activity: where guides explain the traditional significance of woodblock prints through the theme of “Look at the print, listen to the story, play with the rubbing,” making it a rare opportunity perfect for families and general visitors.

Taipei County Government Cultural Affairs Bureau: http://www.culture.tpc.gov.tw

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