2023/03/07 Art & Culture Group: Explore Taoyuan Longgang Area & “Lost Army Story House”

On March 7th, the Art & Culture Group visited “Lost Army Story House” in Longgang Taoyuan, where we were greeted by the Chief Secretary of the Dept. of Tourism, Ms. Lu Hsiu-chin and President Wang Ken-Shen.
Mr. Wang volunteered to lead the Chinese tour, which was a big highlight for us. We enjoyed the Green Papaya Salad DIY, authentic Yunnan Rice Noodles Soup & flaky steam bun, and an ethnic costume photoshoot, and afternoon tea in the garden. We remain thankful to President Wang and his crew for offering excellent service and assistance, and most of us went home with handfuls of souvenirs, yummy steam buns, and rice crackers.
Please click on the link below to see the photo album.
3月7日「藝文小組」前往桃園龍岡參觀「異域故事館」,感謝王根深董事長安排桃園市觀光旅遊局呂秀琴主任秘書前來跟大家致意。
王董事長更親自當起中文導覽,分享當年在槍林彈雨中的感人經歷與冒險事蹟。
隨後,ㄧ輪接一輪的涼拌青木瓜絲沙拉DIY,品嚐正宗雲南米線與破酥包,滇緬民族服裝頭飾體驗及下午茶等等有趣活動。
我們在此,要特別感謝王董事長和工作團隊給予我們優貭的服務與協助。讓大家提著大包小包紀念品與當地特色食品,歡樂賦歸。
請點閱下方相簿連結:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ABLcK5dycZEkaHjJ8

11/23/2022 EG Trip to Grand Hotel East Tunnel

What an adventure to explore the secret east tunnel of Grand Hotel and spend the wonderful time together. It is always fun to have good company to share the joyful moments and delicious food after an EG trip.
Please click on the link to see the beautiful photo album, you can download your pictures from here too.
Google photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tE8gnmy6ZVKiVS6m7
感謝您與我們一同探索圓山飯店,邀您見證50年首遇的圓山東密道; 秘密花園及人稱孔二小姐的故居。請點擊所附連結欣賞我們共同留下的美麗足跡。

11/16/2022 Art & Culture Group: NPM’s “An Epitome of the Art & History of the Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasty”

On November 16th, the Art & Culture Group went to see NPM’s three major exhibitions—“All That Flourishes under the Brush” “Four Leisure Activities “ and ”The Chengde Summer Resort.”
Please click on the link to see the photo album.

「藝文小組」於11/16日觀賞了故宮近期最重要的三項大展—「寫盡繁華」、「閑情四事」與「避暑山莊」。

請點選下方本活動的相簿連結:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4EnZa9Xpm7eMcktg9

10/19/2022 EG: Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum

We had a great time exploring the old house during the EG tour. The experienced tour guides had shared with us the story of the Lin Family, the architecture of the house, and the efforts to maintain good Feng Shui. We transformed into traditional Chinese Brides as we tried on special wedding dresses and matchmaker dresses at the charming historical surroundings. Please click on the link to see the perfect
transformation for your Chinese bridal dresses.
We hope you enjoy the trip, we look forward to seeing you next time.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uwhzpEd6MXjCYVGb6

非常感謝參加EG為您安排的林安泰古厝之旅,探索這棟重建的四合院古宅及閩南建築,我們很開心與許久不見的好朋能再次相聚。
這棟古厝是近來婚紗攝影的熱門場所,導覽結束後,我們在雨前樓傳統建築氛圍中坐上花轎,化身為中國傳統新娘,大家愉悅好奇的試穿鳳冠霞帔的中式新娘禮服和媒人服,真是一場難得的體驗。
請點選相簿連結一起回味我們共度的美好的旅程。

10/03/2022 Art & Culture and Gourmet Food Club~A Visit to Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center

A sincere thanks to the members of the Arts & Culture Interest Group and Gourmet Food Club in joining our collaboration visit to the Jewish Community Center on October 3rd, 2022. Please click on the link below to view the photo album.

藝文小組與Gourmet Food Club合辦10月3日參訪「猶太社區中心」活動,並享用到正宗猶太潔食午餐。

董事長薛智偉先生在午餐時間親切蒞臨招呼大家,介紹猶太文化、習俗與宗教等等,為此行劃下完美句點。

請點選連結,欣賞當日活動照片:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cp3VQ62acbJVRMFH9

04/27/2022 EG: Trip to the Ching-Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park

Thank you for joining us at the Ching Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park on Wednesday, what a coincidence, it happened to be Chiang’s birthday on this special day.

The park received its eponymous name from the late president Chiang and his home, the Chi-Hai Residence, which he and his family resided in for 19 years. The house interior was unpretentious, the park also features the first Presidential Library in Taiwan. This library is a center for both scholarly research as well as a ever lasting tribute to the late President Chiang Ching Kuo. We were so honored to receive hearty welcome by the foundation chairman Dr. Fredrick Chien, to hear his speech at presidential library and have a very productive dialogue with our members.

When we reflect on Chiang Ching-Kuo’s life, we have new respect for every individual who has struggled and still struggles on behalf of Taiwan.

Please click on the link below to enjoy the memorable moment we have shared with you. https://photos.app.goo.gl/bnqjpkUxYsfgxLFf9

非常感謝大家週三與我們一起參訪經國七海文化園區,當天是經國先生112歲的冥誕,在這特別的日子來到園區向經國先生致敬。

經國七海文化園區以『七海寓所』及『蔣經國總統圖書館』為核心,七海寓所是經國先生夫婦的生活空間,共住了十九年,這是經國先生在台灣唯一保存下來的故居,內部簡樸,沒有豪奢裝潢。園區的總統圖書館是台灣第一座總統圖書館,規劃為學術研究中心,對已故蔣經國總統的永久致敬。

我們很榮幸受到前外交部長及監察院長,現任基金會董事長錢復博士的熱烈歡迎,在總統圖書館聆聽他的演講,並與我們的會員進行討論與對話。
這座台北人文新地標,融合了歷史,學術,教育,景觀與生態的文化園區,非常值得我們仔細地來探索。我們紀錄了當日參訪活動的照片與大家一同分享。

回顧經國先生的一生,我們對每一位曾經為台灣奮鬥過和仍在奮鬥的人,都懷有新的敬意。

4/7/2022 Art & Culture: “Alive Art in the Renaissance” Exhibition

On April 7th, the Art & Culture group went to see “The Alive Art in the Renaissance “, our big thanks to the Italian Economic, Trade, and Cultural Promotion Office for facilitating the visit and our Honorary Member Anna Lisa for leading the English tour. Please click the link to see the photo album.
「藝文小組」4月7日在「義大利經濟貿易文化推廣辦事處」的安排下觀賞了「會動的文藝復興」沉浸式展覽,我們特別感謝Anna Lisa代表夫人帶領英文導覽;請點閱精彩照片連結:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2XMPMNQ42M3gYJ2KA

ART & CULTURE INTEREST GROUP

“Alive Art in the Renaissance” Immersive Exhibition at EcoARK Pavilion

台北花博流行館逺東環生方舟「會動的文藝復興」沉浸式光影藝術展

Time & Date: 09:30 am12:00noon, Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Venue: EcoARK Pavilion (get off at Metro Yuanshan Station’s Exit 1)

Meeting Point: 09:30 am at the ticket booth near the entrance.

Fees: NT$ 500 (Tickets, English audio tour devices, and gift)

Dear Members,

Situated inside the Taipei Flora Expo Park, the nine-story EcoARK Pavilion is currently holding the biggest immersive & multimedia exhibition with 200 plus digital masterpieces from the Renaissance era in Taiwan. The EcoARK itself is a landmark green building of the city, constructed over a decade ago with 1.5 million of recycled PET bottles, and is the world’s first fully functional polli-bricks building.

The immersive sound and light exhibition “Alive Art in the Renaissance” presents viewers with 200 plus classic works from 36 museums, art galleries and private collections around the world. It  consists of four sections: 1) A recount of 24 most famous Renaissance era painters and 1:1 duplicates of their masterpieces; 2) An array of HD LED Light Box display of digital artworks; 3) A 5-meter tall room with spectacular visual and Dolby sound effects-displaying 540 degree immersive show of 100 paintings by five Renaissance masters -Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Caravaggio; 4) A circular 9-meter high balloon dome, and the most impressive part of this exhibit : witness Giorgio Vasari’s fresco of “the Last Judgement” from the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower in Florence. For more information, please check: https://youtu.be/846-gT2rbAs(English) &  https://www.gbyhn.com.tw/blog/post/2022renaissance

This visit is limited to 40 persons on a first-come, first-serve basis. We are very thankful to our Honorary Member Anna Lisa Giglio Ghini, who has suggested this wonderful program, and she has gracious agreed to lead the English guided tour for 10 members; the other 30 people will be provided with acoustiguide in Chinese language. Please RSVP to this email no later than March 31st (Thursday). This is a visit packed with modern interactive technology-through download marq+ App for augmented reality-the viewers can snap a photo with Mona Lisa and see snake-haired Medusa come to life, so please do come on the journey with us!

Best regards,

Susan Su Wang

Jessica Liu Chia (0970 583 038)

親愛的藝文小組姊妹們您好:

近來在台北「花博流行館」展出的全台最大沉浸式光影體驗「會動的文藝復興」,讓大家觀賞到來自36間博物館、美術館與私人收藏的24位文藝復興時期大師所創作的兩百餘幅經典名作。這個最高處有九層樓高的「流行館」是全球第一座PET寶特瓶綠建築,全名是「逺東環生方舟」,乃利用152萬個回收寶特瓶製成的寶特磚蓋成,本身頗有可看性。

這項展覽分為四個部份:1)走過文藝復興的歷史長廊,以1:1原尺吋複製經典名畫;2)以科技演繹傳統的光之藝廊:50公尺的長廊兩側以LED高解析度燈箱展示「肖像」「宗教」「神話」三大主題的近百幅畫;3)約25分鐘的聲光秀提供觀者540°的沉浸式體驗,最好席地而坐慢慢看達文西、拉斐爾、米開朗基羅、波提且利、卡拉瓦喬五位大師的名畫;4)最後壓轴是進入一個充氣球屋,仰觀佛羅倫斯聖母百花大教堂穹頂上瓦薩里的濕壁畫,加上特效音響與影片所呈現地獄到天堂的五層「末日審判」。有關展覽的介紹,請參閱上面的連結。

本次活動感謝本會榮譽會員Anna Lisa Giglio Ghini夫人推薦大家來體驗這場精彩的聲光秀,並親自為十位會員做英文導覽、另安排30具中文語音導覽機,讓大家自由觀賞。這項展覽有些有趣的互動式設計,可以先在手機上下載marq+ App掃描:Raphael’s “the School of Athens”, Botticelli’s “the Birth of Venus”, Caravaggio’s “Medusa”這三幅畫,看看有什麼噱頭;或者跟穿運動衫的Mona Lisa勾肩搭背拍照。在此愛心叮嚀:觀賞沉浸式的展覽,或許會覺得流動的光影讓人眼花撩亂,主辦人員提醒大家不妨坐在地毯上看。本活動名額為40人,敬請大家在331日(週四)前回覆本電郵報名,名額有限、報名請早,謝謝您的參與。

日期與時間: 47日(週四)上午9301200

集合地點:圓山花博流行館「會動的文藝復興」售票口

費用:(門票與10份英文子母機暨AR體驗卡費)每人500元,65歲以上(需出示身份證件)

交通:捷運紅色淡水線「圓山站」1號出口,步行5分鐘可達(「流行館」鄰近中山北路三段)

報名截止日期: 331日(週四)名額40人。

參觀完畢,最後有廣大的紀念禮品區可採購種類豐富的產品。時近晌午,在花博園區裡的「集食行樂MAJI2」區也有好幾間各具特色的餐廳,可以享用午餐。請參考以下連結:http://www.majisquare.com/food_list.php?cid=1900 建議親愛的姐妹們先跟餐廳預訂位。

另外,「流行館」中山北路對街的老字號「海霸王」餐廳亦可考慮:https://www.hpw.com.tw/zh-tw/%E6%B5%B7%E9%9C%B8%E7%8E%8B/Dining/%E5%88%86%E5%BA%97%E8%8F%9C%E5%96%AE/%E4%B8%AD%E5%B1%B1%E5%BA%97%E8%8F%9C%E5%96%AE

敬頌  春祺

王蘇怡

賈劉仁薈(0970 583 038)

敬邀

03/01/2022 Art & Culture : Dali & Mucha’s Special Exhibitions at CKS Memorial Hall

2022/3/1 「藝文小組」安排大家參觀正在「中正紀念堂」展出的Dali & Mucha’s Special Exhibitions 「天才達利 」與「永恆慕夏」特展

請點下方連結,欣賞當日活動花絮照片:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/n6wKiKTEws2oXhGm8

Art & Culture Interest Group

Dali & Mucha’s Special Exhibitions at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

中正紀念堂兩大特展:超現實主義「天才達利」與新藝術運動「永恆慕夏」

Time & Date: 13:30pm 16:00 pm, Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Venue: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (No.21, Zhongshan S Rd., Zhongzheng Dist.)

Fees: NT$ 500 (includes: Tickets & Audio guide devices for two exhibitions)

Meeting Point: 13:30pm at the entrance for Dali Exhibit (Gallery 2-3 on the ground floor)

Dear Members,

While most of us remain grounded yet dream of taking flights to see the great museums abroad in the age of the epidemic, we are truly fortunate to be able to see the most notable Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali and Czech Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha- two iconic artists’ works being shown just across the hallway from each other. Dali’s exhibition includes a short film he created in collaboration with Walt Disney, sculptures, stage designs, and the 100 watercolors he painted inspired by the Divine Comedy. You can also catch Dali’s famous 1979 oil painting: “In Search of the Fourth Dimension”, which features the “melting clock” that Dali is most known for.

(For more info: https://www.salvador-dali.org/en/dali-foundation/)

Alphonse Mucha’s “Timeless Mucha- Mucha to Manga: the Magic of Line” exhibition consists of five sections. There are more than 200 painting, posters, decorative panels, pastels, drawings and illustrations selected by the Mucha Foundation. A distinctive feature of Mucha’s style was his use of long tendrils of hair, flowers, plants and flowing garments to portray women. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements and designs. For more info: https://www.alfonsmucha.org/biography.html

We are very thankful to collaborate with our dear Consulting Advisor Ms. Lisette Lou to combine these two exhibitions in one visit, and there will be English & Chinese guided tours for both exhibitions. Because these are two separated exhibitions, we will need time to arrange the audio devices; we kindly ask you to follow your group closely and not stray too far. As some of the exhibition rooms are not spacious, this visit is limited to 30 persons on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please RSVP to this email no later than February 24th (Thursday). Thank you so much, and Susan and I wish you all a very Happy Lunar New Year holidays.

Kind regards,

Susan Su Wang

Jessica Liu Chia (0970-583-038)

Chairpersons

親愛的藝文小組姐妹們:

疫情讓大家無法隨興出國逛博物館與美術館,現在不必踏出國門,就能在「中正紀念堂」欣賞到西班牙「超現實主義」大師薩爾瓦多.達利與捷克「新藝術」國寶畫家阿豐斯.慕夏的藝術創作,實在是太幸福了。

「瘋顛、夢境、神曲-天才達利」展覽非常豐富,包括有與迪士尼合作的動畫短片「命運」、雕塑、舞台設計、達利花了近十年研究創作的「神曲」詩篇全系列100幅水彩畫作首度全數來台展出,以及畫家1979年的名畫「尋找四度空間」的融化時鐘畫等總計121件作品。有關西班牙「達利基金會」的資訊請見上面連結。

「新藝術」大師慕夏的「瘋藝術:永恆慕夏-線條的魔術特展」包括五大區塊,展出由「慕夏基金會」提供的200餘幅大師的經典畫作、真跡手稿、插畫、海報等展品。慕夏畫作的特色是藉捲曲的柔美長髮、花卉植物、飄逸的衣裙來詮釋女性的美。有關慕夏簡介,請見上面連結。

本次活動特別感謝本會諮詢顧問陸仲雁女士協調兩項特展的主辦單位,並分別安排有中英文導覽。兩處不同的展場,我們都要分別租、還子母機,所以請大家一定要掌握好時間,不要脫隊;而有些展間空間不大,為保持安全防疫距離,我們這次活動僅限30人參加。敬請大家在2月24日(週四)前回覆本電郵報名,名額有限,報名請早以免向隅。謝謝您的參與並敬祝新春大吉。

日期與時間: 31日(週二)下午13301600

集合地點:中正紀念堂一樓大廳第23展廳(天才達利展售票口)

費用:(兩項展覽的門票與子母機)總金額每人500元,65歲以上(需出示身份證件)

交通:捷運紅色淡水線或綠色松山新店線「中正紀念堂」3號出口,步行5分鐘可達。

報名截止日期: 224日(週四)名額僅30人。

31日當天下午,我們在中正紀念堂一樓大廳「天才達利展」售票口前面集合收費,麻煩您備妥確實金額,並提前10分鐘(120pm)抵達,以便統一租借子母機與購票,逾時不候。非常感謝您的參與及配合,並提醒您參觀時要戴口罩。報名請以電郵回覆,或洽賈劉仁薈0970-583-038,謝謝。

敬頌  春祺

王蘇怡

賈劉仁薈敬啟

藝文小組

03/23/2022 EG Trip to National Taiwan Museum

This was always a sign of spring time that we could stroll in the National Taiwan Museum at Railway Department Park, to learn the history, the architectural features, the revolution of motive power on Taiwan railway. Finally, the model railway exhibition amazing us to end this happy journey. 

We hope you enjoy the trip that we’ve planned for you. 

Please click on the links below to enjoy the happiest time we have spent together. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qFcGMasFiP3beQyG8

美好的春天一起同遊臺灣博物館鐵道園區,了解台灣鐵路的歷史,建築特色,動力革命,最後的模型鐵路展覽更是讓我們驚嘆不已。

希望您喜歡我們為您安排的活動。

請點擊下面的鏈接,享受我們一起度過的最快樂的時光。

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qFcGMasFiP3beQyG8

Located in the heart of Taipei, near the Taipei Main station and the North Gate is a building of significant historic significance. The impressive building we see today is National Taiwan Museum of Railway Department Park.
We will tour this building and the complex of eight historically significant buildings with a professional tour guide.
Our tour will begin at the main entrance to the museum at 10::00, after tour, we will enjoy lunch at Astoria Cafe, welcome to join us if you are available on this day.

從一個城市移動到另一個城市,鐵道打破區域空間的隔閡,載運著記憶,退役的舊鐵道伴隨著都市發展,被賦予新時代意義。鄰近台北北門,原為日本時代鐵道部、戰後台鐵總局本部的國立臺灣博物館鐵道部園區,歷經16年修復,終於在2020年正式對外開放!

此次的活動,基本上是以探索歷史建築的角度,探訪台灣博物館鐵道部園區百年建築新生,了解鐵道部廳舍發展歷史與工藝美學,請帶著懷舊的心情,一起探索及回味老城之旅。

參觀費用:門票$100, 65歲以上免費
午餐費用:$700套餐,$500單點
活動結束後,我們安排在鄰近的明星咖啡館用餐,擁有超過65年歷史的咖啡館,曾是過去文人騷客聚集的場所。非常歡迎您的參加。