Featured Events in Taichung in November, 2024 (June Updated)

This year's Asian Biennale brings together 35 groups of artists from more than 20 countries in East Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, and the Pacific region, with diverse backgrounds, exhibiting works including sound, video, photography, painting, sculpture and installation. The 83 works in the exhibition, including 19 new creations, question the theory of progress and the universal concept of time, and guide the audience to focus on the present moment and think deeply about alternative imaginations and ideas about world order before transitioning to an uncertain future. practice. The theme of this year's Asian Biennale is "How to Hold Your Breath" which reverses the English proverb "Don't The original meaning of "don't hold your breath" is "don't expect change to happen soon", which implies potential hope. Influenced by global capitalism, contemporary people are always in a state of cultural and geographical migration. In the cosmos, we inhabit a multiverse of multiple worlds that coexist and constantly change. This phenomenon continues to change the identities, meanings, and structures of humans and non-humans, and new connections and senses of belonging are gradually emerging. A way of the world awakens people's potential to reconstruct relationships in the midst of collapse. The exhibition will also launch a public program that echoes the curatorial theme, including the “circular”ity) as the concept, a number of experimental performances using elements such as walking in a circle, spinning and dancing, and music loop playback; a series of performances focusing on challenging the established logic of power dominance through exploring issues such as displacement, imaginary futures, and dystopia. Artist talks; and the screening program "How Breath Moves", which is expected to start in December, will bring together 8 works with different artistic techniques, but jointly treat breathing as a collective film installation. A shared source of life and rhythm.

Attention all industry professionals and enthusiasts alike! The Taichung Machine Tool Exhibition 2024 is on the horizon, taking place from November 21st to 25th at the prestigious Taichung International Exhibition Center. This must-see event promises to showcase the latest and greatest in machine tool technology, featuring cutting-edge innovations that will shape the future of manufacturing. "Held in the beautiful city of Taichung, Taiwan, this exhibition is not just a golden opportunity for networking, but also a chance to get hands-on experience with state-of-the-art machinery. With exhibitors from all over the globe, visitors can expect an impressive array of products and services tailored to their needs. Don't miss out on this world-class event - mark those calendars for Taichung Machine Tool Exhibition 2024!

The tallest Christmas tree in Taiwan is in Lishan! The "2024 Valley Light Festival" has been launched in front of the Lishan Hotel at an altitude of 2,000 meters! In addition to the two 28-meter-high cedar Christmas trees, there are also bright lights such as the moon, stars, dandelions, and magic snowflakes around it; the valley pass part directly reproduces the winter beauty of Japan's "Gassho Village". Everyone is welcome to come here to enjoy the light bulb soup, maple leaves, and taste honey apples at the end of the year, spend a different Christmas and New Year's Eve, and experience the most special mountain style.

As the year draws to a close, Rich Art Gallery is honored to present the solo exhibition of artist Hakuta Yoshuya— _TABIJI 9_. This exhibition is not only a visual feast but also a profound exploration of the inner self. Life itself is an ongoing journey, and as time progresses, it is through time that we can witness, feel, and recognize its worth and beauty. The number 9 not only marks the artist's ninth year living in Taiwan but also symbolizes the concept and cycle of time. Through the artist’s guidance, we kindly extend a warm invitation to everyone to ponder life's mysteries via the spiritual attributes presented by animals within the canvases. “Everyone living in this world is a traveler”, this concept applies not only to humans but also deeply mirrors the experiences of animals. Through the use of traditional Japanese washi paper, Asian gouache pigments, and a variety of foils, Hakuta skillfully captures the textures of animals with a distinct style that gives his paintings depth and richness. He portrays animals in all their majesty and energy with vividness. Animals never back down from a challenge posed by fate. Rather, they heroically face obstacles and overcome misfortune with their companions as they bravely venture into the unknown. The animals in Hakuta’s works convey subtle messages through their body language, creating space for deeper imagination. He hopes that viewers can sense the spirit, character, and vitality of these animals and merge them with their own life experiences to evoke inner resonance. This exhibition aims to inspire viewers to, like animals, conquer their inner fears, hold fast to their faith, and face life with a fearless, adventurous spirit. Each person, on their unique journey, experiences the rich rewards life offers in their own way. _TABIJI 9_ also provides an opportunity for viewers to reflect on their own journey, contemplating the direction and meaning of life. Rich Art Gallery sincerely invites art lovers from all walks of life to embark on this journey of exploration, where art and life beautifully intertwine.

Trick-or-treat with your Halloween costume! Wear half or full Halloween costume and receive candy with the costumed waiter!

Verdi's last opera, Falstaff, completed in 1893, is based on the fictional character Falstaff in Shakespeare's plays The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV, and uses fast and complex rhythms to express the dialogues of the characters. Through the wonderful arrangement of director Jonathan Miller, music and comedy are perfectly integrated; the scenery, props and costumes of the whole play are shipped to Taiwan from the New National Theater in Tokyo. Conducted by the National Symphony Orchestra's music director Jun Mackoll, outstanding vocalists from home and abroad and the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will compose an opera feast together.

Science allows us to solve problems, promote social progress, and bring convenience to human life. In addition to continuous research on science, the pursuit of scientific progress is also crucial to promote scientific knowledge, provide an environment for learning and exploring science, arouse people's curiosity about science, strengthen people's understanding and trust in science, and thus improve the scientific literacy of the whole people and increase international competitiveness. Since 2020, the Taiwan Science Festival has launched more than 100 kinds and nearly 1,000 scientific activities each year. Over the years, it has become an annual event that many people look forward to, attracting more than 1.8 million people to participate. All activities are oriented towards the "17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations", showing the importance and contribution of science to achieving sustainable development, and promoting popular science education through diversified innovation and entertaining ways to stimulate the interest of the whole people in scientific exploration. The fifth Taiwan Science Festival is themed "Trust in Science and Move Forward to Sustainability". It is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and the National Science and Technology Commission, hosted by the five major science museums, and cooperates with popular science bases, local governments, colleges and universities, enterprises and research and development institutions throughout Taiwan to create an annual event that showcases Taiwan's scientific energy. This year, it offers rich and diverse experience activities, science experiment shows, science markets and popular science drama performances, etc., so that the public can get close to science, experience science, like science and trust science.