To celebrate its 70th anniversary, the NHM has once again collaborated with Taiwan’s most prestigious collectors’ society, “CHING WAN,” to showcase an extraordinary exhibition titled “HIDDEN GEMS,” featuring artworks, most of which are valued at over a billion dollars.
Thanks to our Chair, Susan, we were warmly greeted by NHM’s newly inaugurated Director, Mr. Hung Shih-Yu, and Senior Researcher Mr. Audi Chen. Their presence undoubtedly made the museum’s docent-guided tour a wonderful experience.
Despite earlier discussions and efforts to simplify the menu options for a more efficient dining experience at the museum restaurant, the outcome fell short of expectations. We sincerely thank our members for their patience and understanding.
Trip to Strawberry Picking – A Fun & Sweet Day! 🍓 We had a fantastic time at the strawberry farm! Everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather, fresh strawberries, and hands-on activities. Smiles were everywhere! Please check out the photos from our trip: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CNRPCg25QpxBx2VV6 Event Recap Strawberry Picking – We hand-picked fresh, organic strawberries straight from the vine. DIY Strawberry Mochi Ball – We made delicious mochi by wrapping sweet red bean paste and a fresh strawberry in soft glutinous rice. Lunch at Farmhouse Café – We ended the day with a tasty meal at a farm-to-table restaurant. It was a wonderful day of nature, food, and friendship! Thank you to everyone who joined us.
After the cool winter months, let’s welcome spring with a fun-filled day at Farmer Martin Lin’s organic strawberry farm in the beautiful Bai Shi Lake mountainous area of Neihu, Taipei. Farmer Martin is a pioneer in organic agriculture and an expert in strawberry production. We’ll explore his greenhouse, learn about different strawberry varieties, and pick fresh, chemical-free strawberries right off the vine!
DIY Strawberry Mochi Workshop After picking our strawberries, we’ll make two delicious strawberry mochi balls. A popular and tasty Taiwanese spring treat!
Lunch at Farmhouse Café After our program, we’ll head to Farmhouse Café, run by Farmer Martin’s brother, for a casual Italian-style lunch featuring farm-fresh ingredients. Dishes range from NT$380–$460, plus a 10% service charge. The path to the café is a short but uneven walk, so wear comfortable shoes.
Event Details: Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Meeting Time: 10:00 AM at Neihu MRT Station Exit 1 Transportation: 15-minute ride to the farm (bus leaves on time) Cost: NT$600 (includes bus, insurance, DIY strawberry picking, and mochi-making session) Lunch and additional strawberry purchases are paid separately. For those buying strawberries you pick, payment is by cash based on weight, paid directly to Farmer Martin. Sign Up: https://forms.gle/orbNyDTkukt3tmcM8
We are thrilled to announce the resounding success of our 2024 Christmas Luncheon! This year’s event was truly spectacular, with nearly 200 members and guests joining us in celebration. A heartfelt thank you to all the interest group chairpersons who organized such wonderful programs, showcasing talents. The highlight of the show was the performance by the Aboriginal Children’s Choir, which captivated everyone’s hearts. The raffle drawing added an extra touch of excitement, with the happiest moments shared by those who won prizes. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support, which made this Christmas event vibrant and memorable. To relive the joyous moments, please enjoy our photo album here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQBY15VtaEjzUegx8 Wishing you a Merry Holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
🎄 Join Us for a Festive Christmas Luncheon! 🎄 As the holiday season approaches, we are delighted to invite you to our 2024 Christmas Luncheon on December 10. In keeping with our cherished tradition, we’ve planned a wonderful lineup of performances that highlight the achievements of our WTIC interest groups over the past year. There will also be an array of exciting raffle prizes waiting to be taken home! We warmly encourage you to invite friends and family to join us in celebrating the true spirit of Christmas—friendship, love, peace, and hope. RSVP: Click here 👉https://forms.gle/bBdGCpExhVKueHmN6
After our walking tour in Dadaocheng on Dec 4th, we were truly amazed by Tom Rook, the talented artist and creative explorer, who guided us through the hidden treasures of Dihua Old Street. It was a glorious, sunny winter day, and the happiness on everyone’s faces assured us they thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The lunch was delightful, with a nostalgic touch of good old flavors, and the afternoon’s shopping and satisfying desserts perfectly wrapped up the tour. For more, click on the Google Photos link https://photos.app.goo.gl/V9hbnhJVBxNCy8o29 to relive the wonderful memories we’ve shared together. Thank you for joining us! Wishing you a joyful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025. Stay tuned for more adventures with us!
📍Exploration Group Trip to Dihua Old Street🕵️ Join Us for a walking tour of Dadaocheng. We’re excited to invite you on a guided tour of Dihua Old Street on December 4! Known for its rich history, traditional architecture, and bustling shops, Dihua Old Street offers a unique glimpse into Taipei’s cultural heritage. 🗓 Date: December 4th, 2024 📍 Meeting Point: No. 1, Yanping N. Road, Section 2, Datong Dist., Taipei (San Formosan Coffee Dadaocheng Main Shop) 📢 Note: The tour will be conducted in English.
Don’t miss this chance to explore and learn more about this fascinating area! Please click on the Google Form link to sign up 👉https://forms.gle/gex6H2f3z4WFRT1N8
觀展結束，部分會員緊接著再去拼一場「大美不言」；有些則是到「故宮晶華」享用午餐。天公作美，美食與精神饗宴都品嚐到了。 The two most popular recent exhibitions at the National Palace Museum are, undoubtedly, The Splendor of Dream of the Red Chamber and Beauty Speaks for Itself.
On November 6, we had the pleasure of viewing both exhibitions. The Red Chamber tour, led by Museum Docent Liang Bailing, was fascinating and rich in historical insight.
After the tour, some members continued on to Beauty Speaks for Itself, while others enjoyed lunch at the Silks Palace restaurant. With comfortable weather, we enjoyed both a feast for the senses and a culinary delight.
What an incredible day exploring the Taipei Performing Arts Center, one of the unique new landmarks in Taipei! 🌧️ Despite the rainy weather, our group’s enthusiasm made the experience truly unforgettable. The remarkable architecture left us in awe, and we even had the chance to enjoy an amazing VR experience! The 3D realistic show gave us a fascinating glimpse into how this architectural masterpiece was built. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today! 🙌 We hope you’ll share these great memories with your family and friends.
Explore Taipei’s new landmark. The Taipei Performing Arts Center in Shilin District. Designed by renowned architects David Gianotten and Rem Koolhaas, this striking building combines cube, globe, and trapezoid shapes. After 12 years of construction, it opened in July 2022 and was named “Building of the Year 2023” by the Archello Awards jury. Our guided tour will take you through the Spherical Globe Playhouse, Grand Theatre, and the experimental Blue Box, showcasing how each space can be used individually or combined into a Super Theatre. We’ll end with a 15-minute VR video of the design and construction process. Details: Date & Time: Oct 23rd, 2024. 9:40 am. The tour begins at 10:00 am. Meeting point: Jiantan MRT Station (Exit 3) Cost: $300 (includes guided tour and VR session). Payment is collected at the meeting point. Optional lunch at ACME Café Bar Restaurant (reservation required). Sign up: https://forms.gle/werLFtyJyyNbjsn9A
What an incredible day at the Kuo Yuan Ye Cake and Pastry Museum! We had so much fun diving into Taiwanese traditions and making delicious pineapple cakes from scratch. Everyone put in their best effort, and the results were amazing—nothing beats a treat fresh from the oven! A big thank you to everyone who joined us! Be sure to share your handmade pineapple cakes with your loved ones.
Join us on Wednesday, September 4th, for a visit to Kuo Yuan Ye, a renowned pastry establishment with over 100 years of history. We’ll meet at Shilin MRT Station, Exit 1, at 9:30 am and walk together to the venue. The program includes a 1-hour hands-on session where you’ll learn to make Taiwan’s famous pineapple cakes, followed by a museum tour. The cost is $800, which covers the guided tour, DIY activity, and lunch. Please click on the Google Form Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/YjyLrT2qYiyMEKvbA
We were truly fortunate to visit the CHIMEI Museum in Tainan just before the “From Raphael to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London” exhibition concluded. This international showcase, celebrating the National Gallery’s 200th anniversary, has drawn 400,000 visitors in each of four major Asian cities—Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong, and finally, Tainan—since its debut early last year.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Vivienne and Susan for their unwavering support, which enabled us to attend this special exhibition despite the tickets being completely sold out online. We are also deeply grateful to former Vice President, Liao Wan-ru, of the CHIMEI Museum and wife of the Minister of MOFA for graciously joining us during lunch and sharing the rich history of the CHIMEI Museum. Her presence was undoubtedly the highlight of the day.
Thank you all for your participation, making this yet another truly enriching artistic experience.
The 2024 WTIC Annual Lecture featured a fascinating culture exchange topic, with two young entrepreneur sisters, raised and educated in Africa, sharing their diverse adventure stories from unique perspectives on their journey. They took us through their childhood discovery that cocoa beans could be transformed into delicious chocolates, sparking their dream to develop a chocolate business that gives back to the land they grew up in. Their story is a touching example of fostering wellness and nurturing their homeland as a way of giving back to society. The tale of understanding and international friendship is truly inspirational. https://photos.app.goo.gl/efYoto459aQ8Fgzh8
WTIC is pleased to invite you to the 2024 annual lecture, entitled “Chocolate Dream: Story of Taiwanese Sisters Growing up in Africa,” by young Taiwanese entrepreneur Dania Yang. There will be a Q&A session, a raffle of products from Africa, and an opportunity to taste chocolates with an afternoon tea. Please come to join us to hear about this enlightening cross-cultural journey and to meet up with old friends before we bid farewell to the first half year of 2024 and enjoy a break during the warm summer months. Click to Register: https://forms.gle/NGzCrQEvvfb1DdhV8 邀請您來參加迎新會的年度講座「香濃巧克力－台灣女孩在非洲成長的故事」 時間：6月13日 星期四，下午2:00, 1:30開始報到 地點：外交學院2樓 (敦化南路一段280號) 費用：$500 講座活動包括演講、問答、摸彩、非洲特產伴手禮，以及精緻的午茶品嚐巧克力成品與飲料。
On an unexpected rainy day, we set out on our planned trip despite concerns about cancellation due to the weather. Over our 10 years of Exploration Group, we’ve planned our trips very cautiously, rarely letting anyone down. Despite the rain, our trip was both enjoyable and educational, offering insights into how tea farmers respect their land and live harmoniously with nature. After drinking a cup of tea brewed to perfection, it’s like experiencing a moment of pure bliss. The taste lingers on your palate, leaving behind a sense of comfort and satisfaction, it was a delightful experience. As we mark our 10th anniversary, we give you a Hakka scarf as a token of our appreciation and commemorate our trip to Chingyuan Tea Farm, thanks to your support. Let’s relive the happy moments by browsing through our Google photo album. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Qf6kbJKSJAq6ZpCQA
EG trip to PingLin Chingyuan Tea Factory Time: April 24, 2024, 9:00 am Meeting point: MRT blue line, Nangang Station, Exit 2 Cost: $1,600 (Including DIY activity, tea tasting, bus and insurance)
April tour will focus on the development of the organic tea industry and why it is important? We will learn from farmers why they have embraced organic farming and how it benefits us. We will also learn how tea is produced: from the farm, to the factory and to our table. Finally, we will learn how to best brew tea and enjoy its delicious flavor. Chingyuan volunteers will also show us how to pick tea leaves, demonstrating which ones are ready to be harvested. So welcome to join us!
