Art Season in Taipei: From Trend Setters to Emerging Artists
The 2008 Taipei Art Festival is right around the corner! If you are looking for great performances by masterful actors, you will not need to look any further than venues such as Taipei Arena, Zhongshan Hall, and Taipei Cultural Center.
MoreEthnic Taipei: Opportunities from Diversity
The residents of Taipei are a diverse lot. Amongst the crowds, it is not a demanding task to locate distinct faces, whether indigenous people, South-east Asians, or Hakka people. To take into account the role of minorities living in the city, the Taipei City Government establishes policies that protects and promotes the identity of minority groups in the city.
Mayor Hau Visits New York City Hall, Meets with Mayor Bloomberg
-- August 28, 2008 --
Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin met with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg at New York City Hall on August 28. The two talked about topics including municipal call service centers and urban renewal efforts for old neighborhoods.
Beef Noodle Festival Promotes Healthy Eating
-- August 27, 2008 --
Deputy Mayor Wu Ching-ji kicked off the 2008 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival at City Hall on August 26. He announced the themes of this year’s festival: ‘health’ and ‘resource conservation’.
TRTC Announces New Lineup of Maokong Souvenirs
-- August 27, 2008 --
To offer visitors more selections for gifts, the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) will be introducing a new lineup of Maokong Gondola souvenirs starting September 1. Customers will have many products to choose from, including key chains, T-shirts, and many more.
Mayor Hau Visits Harvard University and Newbury Street
-- August 26, 2008 --
Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin and the delegation from Taipei embarked on a tour of Boston on August 25. Accompanied by a faculty member of Harvard University, the group visited several distinct districts in the city.
Mayor Announces New EasyCard Corp Board Member
-- August 22, 2008 --
During a meeting with local press, Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin announced that Sean Lien will serve on the board of EasyCard Corporation (former Taipei Smart Card Corporation). Lien is likely to become the government-backed candidate for company chairmanship election.
