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Taiwan stages World Hospital Congress for 1st timePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan stages World Hospital Congress for 1st time

The 41st World Hospital Congress kicked off Nov. 7 in Taipei City, bringing together over 850 medical professionals from the public and private sectors of 48 countries and territories to discuss the latest advances in patient-friendly health care.

'Patrolling the Realms: the Wangye Belief in Taiwan and Southeast Asia'Photos - New Southbound Policy
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'Patrolling the Realms: the Wangye Belief in Taiwan and Southeast Asia'

The National Museum of Taiwan History (NMTH) in Tainan will hold an exhibition featuring the Wangye (“royal lord”) sect thriving in Taiwan and Southeast Asia from Oct. 18, 2017 through June 17, 2018.

Come explore Hsinchu County during 2017 Hsinchu County Cultural FestivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Come explore Hsinchu County during 2017 Hsinchu County Cultural Festival

Hsinchu County Cultural Festival has entered its fourth year and is going be held from November 4th to 26th in 2017. This year’s festival has two themes, including “Finding the Taste of Hsinchu County” and “Hsinchu County in Suitcases.”

City Holds Culinary Event to Mark First Day of Visa Waiver Policy for FilipinosPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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City Holds Culinary Event to Mark First Day of Visa Waiver Policy for Filipinos

To echo Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ visa-waiver program for tourists from the Philippines starting November 1, Department of Information and Tourism (TPEDOIT) organized a culinary session to greet crew of the Filipino TV program “to a T” who are visiting Taipei at the invitation of the agency.

An Invitation from Deputy Mayor Ms. Lin of Taichung City to Join the World Flora Expo MarathonPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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An Invitation from Deputy Mayor Ms. Lin of Taichung City to Join the World Flora Expo Marathon

The 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo will begin synchronically in Fengyuan, Houli, and Waipu. The Sports Bureau of Taichung City Government works with the Association for the Promotion of Prosperity of Huludun, and Great Taichung Real Estate Development Association to jointly organize World Flora Expo Marathon on February 25 next year.

‘Inside 2017 Taipei Universiade’ to Premiere at National Geographic ChannelPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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‘Inside 2017 Taipei Universiade’ to Premiere at National Geographic Channel

The documentary on the City’s hosting of the 2017 World University Games will premiere on the National Geographic Channel on October 31!

Global Youth Trends Forum wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Global Youth Trends Forum wraps up in Taipei

A two-day global youth forum concluded Oct. 29 in Taipei City, with 269 participants from home and abroad engaging in discussions aimed at fostering sustainable solutions.

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Cultural celebration

The traditional odissi dance is performed during Indian Festival of Light earlier this month at Taipei City-based National Palace Museum.

Director General Charles attends the “The Indian Ocean Great Game Unfolding: Interests, Determinants and Perspectives” international seminarPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Director General Charles attends the “The Indian Ocean Great Game Unfolding: Interests, Determinants and Perspectives” international seminar

Director General Charles was invited to attend the “The Indian Ocean Great Game Unfolding: Interests, Determinants and Perspectives” international seminar at University of Madras on 28th Oct 2017.

Art Bank program expands to overseas embassies, officesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Art Bank program expands to overseas embassies, offices

The Ministry of Culture has teamed up with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Taiwan’s original artworks overseas, starting with an inaugural exhibition at the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore on Oct. 26.