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Maori tribespeople visit Taiwan to explore cultural ancestryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Maori tribespeople visit Taiwan to explore cultural ancestry

A group of Maoris from the Ngati Manu tribe in New Zealand’s Karetu region is visiting Taiwan through Sept. 1 to explore their cultural roots, according to the Cabinet-level Council of Indigenous Peoples.

Tsai praises Taiwan’s Pony League World Series triple triumphPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai praises Taiwan’s Pony League World Series triple triumph

President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 22 that the three victories by Taiwan teams at the Pony League World Series demonstrate the country remains a global powerhouse in youth baseball.

Taiwan, Philippines deepen cooperation via university forumPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, Philippines deepen cooperation via university forum

The first Philippines-Taiwan University Presidents' Forum is taking place in the Philippines' Mandaluyong City Aug. 23-24, during which cooperation on higher education between the two countries is being discussed, according to a statement from the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Taiwan documentary festival in Bangkok to screen 8 filmsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan documentary festival in Bangkok to screen 8 films

Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Bangkok 2018 is set to open Aug. 30, showcasing eight titles including an award-winning feature about a lesbian mother, according to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand.

Taiwan shooting team wins gold at Asian Games in IndonesiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan shooting team wins gold at Asian Games in Indonesia

Taiwan shooters Lin Ying-shin and Lu Shao-chuan bagged the nation’s first gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, winning the 10-meter air rifle mixed team event Aug. 19 in Palembang, Indonesia.

Taiwan percussion group wows audiences at Indonesia festivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan percussion group wows audiences at Indonesia festival

Taipei City-based Ju Percussion Group is showcasing diverse aspects of Taiwan culture in two shows at the Salihara International Performing-arts Festival (SIPFest) Aug.14-15 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Taiwan Culinary Exhibition wraps up in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan Culinary Exhibition wraps up in Taipei

The Taiwan Culinary Exhibition wrapped up Aug. 13 at Taipei World Trade Center, with some 150,000 visitors attending the four-day event aimed at spotlighting local delicacies, food culture and produce, according to organizer Taiwan Visitors Association.

RTI hosts event for Indonesian listenersPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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RTI hosts event for Indonesian listeners

Radio Taiwan International (RTI) on Sunday hosted an Indonesian listeners' meeting in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the launch of its Indonesian service.

Taichung’s Cultural Heritage Park takes on new missionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taichung’s Cultural Heritage Park takes on new mission

A century ago it was a Japanese distillery but today the 5.6-hectare factory complex is one of Taiwan’s most dynamic cultural centers, offering a melange of art, educational, entertainment and historical attractions within a relaxing landscape.

Taiwan’s top digital content expo marks 10th year with AR/VR focusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan’s top digital content expo marks 10th year with AR/VR focus

Digital Taipei opened its doors Aug. 8 with more than 100 exhibitors from home and abroad taking part in the 10th edition of Taiwan’s top digital content trade show.