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The Warmth of Handwritten Words – A Glimpse at Letters and Manuscripts from Taipei’s Celebrities

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — Historic residences of famous figures are not only ideal spots to explore a city but also foundational sites to understand a nation’s essence. Taipei City is home to over ten such residences, each not only showcasing vibrant and beautiful moments in history but also offering a tangible connection for those reminiscing about bygone eras...

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Historic residences of famous figures are not only ideal spots to explore a city but also foundational sites to understand a nation’s essence. Taipei City is home to over ten such residences, each not only showcasing vibrant and beautiful moments in history but also offering a tangible connection for those reminiscing about bygone eras. In this digital age where information flows rapidly and knowledge spreads boundlessly, these historic homes may be small yet undeniably real — they are like faint yet eternal stars that guide us through the night sky, preserving Taipei’s deep cultural heritage amidst its ever-evolving, dynamic urban landscape.

The Residence of Qian Mu. (Image Source / MOOK Publishing)

As one of the delegated venues under the Taipei City Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the Lin Yutang Residence has planned the “Letters in Encounter – Taipei Celebrity Manuscript and Letter Rotation Exhibition” during the transition between spring and summer. This special event invites the Wang Yunwu Foundation, the Li Kuo-ting Residence, the Wisteria Tea House, the Sun Yun-suan Memorial Hall, the Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence, the Science Education Museum, and the Natural History Museum to participate, providing a rich and diverse collection of handwritten letters and manuscripts to enrich the exhibition experience. It serves as an opportunity for cultural exchange and dialogue between different historical narratives and architectural spaces, presenting Taipei’s multifaceted cultural legacy in a unique and touching way.

The Sun Yun-suan Memorial Hall. (Image Source / Sun Yun-suan Memorial Hall)

The Lin Yutang Residence. (Image Source / MOOK Publishing)

The handwritten words of celebrities capture the moods of their times. (Image Source / Letters in Encounter | Taipei Celebrity Manuscript and Letter Rotation Exhibition)

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Letters in Encounter | Taipei Celebrity Manuscript and Letter Rotation Exhibition
Exhibition Period: May 1, 2016, to May 31, 2017
(The exhibition is closed from the 21st of even-numbered months until the end of the month; please take note)
Exhibition Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Exhibition Venue: Rotating display across seven celebrity residences; details as shown in the table below

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