Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported and compiled by Li Mei?
The “2013 Taipei International Tourism Japanese Art Festival – Explore Zhongshan” will launch a series of engaging activities from May 3, including a Japanese decorative arts exhibition, in-depth cultural and historical tours of Zhongshan District, Japanese art experiences and lectures. Registration for related activities is now open, with participants eligible to win great prizes such as round-trip tickets to Japan or a Maple Scented Charm Pendant from the Qingshuiang Shopping District.
The “2013 Taipei International Tourism Japanese Art Festival – Explore Zhongshan” will guide the public in deeply appreciating the urban beauty of Taipei starting May 3. (Image provided by Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau)
The highlight of this event is the opportunity to join free in-depth cultural and historical tours of Zhongshan District, featuring four different themed routes: Yuan Mountain Cultural Stroll, Qingshuiang’s Exquisite Western-Japanese Architecture, Alleyway Culture Walk, and Zhongshan North Art Exploration. These are planned and guided by Mr. Wu Zhiqing, CEO of the Landscape Humanities Society, with English and Japanese interpreters accompanying the groups. The public is welcome to invite international friends to join and deeply experience the historical and cultural charm of Taipei.
Within Taipei’s over 120-year history as a city, a wealth of foreign cultures have blended, making Taipei a vibrant metropolis where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony. Zhongshan District, in both its history and cultural development, carries a profound undercurrent of Japanese-influenced lifestyle, allowing visitors to experience rich local cultural characteristics and the diverse aesthetic charm of foreign influences integrated into everyday life.
The public can gain an in-person understanding of the historical and cultural beauty of Zhongshan District in Taipei through these field visits. (Image provided by Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau)
The “2013 Taipei International Tourism Japanese Art Festival – Explore Zhongshan” will take place at Zhongshan Civic Hall and within Zhongshan District. The Japanese decorative arts exhibition showcases Japanese cultural artifacts from the Interchange Association Japan and private collections, displaying the beauty of traditional and modern fusion in Japanese decorative arts. The Japanese art experiences and lectures allow participants to try Japanese art forms such as origami, wear traditional yukata, enjoy Japanese dance, participate in cold-brew tea ceremonies, listen to the Tsugaru shamisen, and admire Japanese tea utensils. Additionally, there will be a Japanese-style charity bazaar, with proceeds donated to dementia prevention efforts and the Taiwan Cat Lovers Association.
Attendees can receive an “Explore Zhongshan Card” upon entry, and by collecting three activity stamps, they can enter a lucky draw on-site with abundant prizes, including a round-trip ticket to Japan (choose any airport in Japan, excluding airport tax and fuel surcharge). For more details about the event, please visit www.taipei-living-arts.org.tw.
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