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AR, VR tech brings comic books to life at Taipei showPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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AR, VR tech brings comic books to life at Taipei show

An exhibition employing augmented and virtual reality technologies to present characters and scenes from graphic novels published by the government-backed Creative Comic Collection magazine kicked off Dec. 25 in Taipei City.

Taiwan’s newest archaeological museum begins trial run in TainanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s newest archaeological museum begins trial run in Tainan

Taiwan's newest museum dedicated to displaying archaeological treasures unearthed during the construction of a science park in Tainan City began its soft opening on Dec. 26.

Indonesian honored for efforts to establish mosquePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Indonesian honored for efforts to establish mosque

Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung (徐國勇) on Sunday honored an Indonesian migrant worker whose fund-raising efforts over a 10-year period helped establish the first mosque in Pingtung County earlier this year.

Taipei Fashion Week hits catwalk with opera, acrobaticsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taipei Fashion Week hits catwalk with opera, acrobatics

The first Taipei Fashion Week kicked off with opera and acrobatics Dec. 6 at Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center.

Scenic attractions around Taiwan to host free New Year sunrise concertsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Scenic attractions around Taiwan to host free New Year sunrise concerts

Three of Taiwan’s foremost scenic attractions will host free sunrise concerts on New Year’s Day to spotlight the nation’s natural and cultural richness, according to the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Dec. 5.

Art exhibition opens at National Human Rights Museum in New TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Art exhibition opens at National Human Rights Museum in New Taipei

An art exhibition exploring the history of sites where rights violations occurred opened Nov. 28 at the National Human Rights Museum in New Taipei City as part of government efforts to raise awareness and further discussions on transitional justice.

Golden Pin Design exhibition kicks off at Songshan Cultural and Creative ParkPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Golden Pin Design exhibition kicks off at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

An exhibition featuring more than 100 concepts and products chosen as finalists or honorable mentions in the 2018 Golden Pin Design Award kicked off Nov. 16 at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei City.

Taiwan public buildings win silver at New York Design AwardsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan public buildings win silver at New York Design Awards

The newly opened National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts in the southern metropolis and a green exhibition home called The Wheel on display at the Taichung World Flora Exposition in central Taiwan have won silver at the 2018 New York Design Awards.

Office of the President exhibition spotlights beauty of Taiwan’s outlying islandsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Office of the President exhibition spotlights beauty of Taiwan’s outlying islands

An exhibition promoting Taiwan’s outlying islands as travel destinations opened Nov. 14 at the Office of the President in Taipei City.