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Dear Friends,
As we gather to celebrate the warmth and joy of the holiday season, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all our partners and friends for your support and encouragement for the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles.
Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles has presented various events of performance, exhibition, and film screening in this time. It has definitely been a wonderful year for us. We will continue to build on our mission to promote Taiwanese art and culture via diverse platforms in 2025.It seems that Christmas time is here, and it is time to bring in the New Year. May this Christmas fill your hearts with peace, love, and joy.
Best Regards,
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Taiwan's Oscar Submission "Old Fox"— Q&A with Hsiao Ya-Chuan at SBIFF's Cinema Society |
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| “Old Fox” tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who befriends his ruthless landlord against the turbulent social and economic backdrop of 1980s Taiwan. In an attempt to promote the film before the Academy Award nomination announcement in a month, director Hsiao Ya-Chuan participated in a Q&A session moderated by Roger Durling, executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, on November 19. The film attracted a sizable audience and received positive reviews. |
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre’s 13 Tongues Captivates Denver Audiences, Showcasing Taiwan’s Cultural Brilliance |
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On November 23 and 24, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre concluded the North American tour of 13 Tongues at Denver University’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Enthusiastic crowds filled the venue for two nights, offering standing ovations that celebrated the troupe’s artistic achievements and cultural impact on the global stage.
The performances were attended by notable figures, including Director-General Bill Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver and Te-Yuan Chien, Director of Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles. Local dignitaries and members of Colorado’s arts community also experienced this evocative work, further elevating Taiwan’s cultural profile.
13 Tongues, choreographed by Cloud Gate’s Artistic Director Tsung-Lung Cheng, draws inspiration from the legendary 1960s street performer of Taipei’s old Monga district, renowned for vividly mimicking voices of diverse characters. This masterpiece fuses intricate dance with emotive music, creating a culturally rich and deeply resonant visual and emotional journey.
At the post-show reception, Newman Center’s Director Aisha Ahmad-Post expressed her gratitude for hosting Cloud Gate, praising the troupe’s moving performance. Michelle Witt, Artistic Director of Seattle’s Meany Hall, hailed 13 Tongues as profoundly touching and looked forward to future collaborations with Taiwan’s artists. |
The Taiwanese artist Su Yu Hsin’s filmmaking pilot project in Arizona |
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| Su Yu Hsin’s residency in the 18th Street Art Center is coming to an end this month. On December 5, the center held a happy hour event to let Yu Hsin share her inspiration, ideas, and methodology with all the people interested in her works. In mid-December, she has been conducting her filmmaking pilot project in Arizona with Taiwanese video photographer Yuro Huang. Supported by the National Culture and Arts Foundation (Taiwan), her project “Sunless Circuit” aims to discover the environment of water supply impacted by the developing semiconductor industry. Through her series of works, she expects to promote a wider dialogue between Taiwan, Germany, and the USA’s situations. Check https://www.suyuhsin.net/ to learn more about her portfolio. |
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