Taiwan Creative Expo 2023

Last Updated on 12-30-2023

The Taiwan Cultural and Creative Expo 2023 is set to take place from September 22nd to October 1st! This year’s theme, “Taiwan’s Wild Creative Force,” extends from the Old Songshan Cultural and Creative Park to the National Railway Museum, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Huashan Cultural and Creative Park, and the Taipei Expo Park’s Pavilion of Phenomenal Phenomena.

The expo not only opens up the “Old Songshan Park” and offers a warm-up exhibition at the still-under-construction “National Railway Museum,” but also, for the first time, brings together over 30 performance art groups under two circus tents, creating the largest, most extensive, and diverse cultural and creative event in expo history!

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Taiwan Creative Expo Highlight 1｜FOCASA’s brand new Pure White Dream Village-7 Circus Tent makes its debut appearance in Taipei for the first time

This marks the first-ever introduction of a large-scale performing arts extravaganza at the 2023 Taiwan Cultural Expo, and it will be hosted by FOCASA at the main exhibition area of the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Experimental Space within Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taipei. This extraordinary platform promises to be brimming with wild energy! Over the course of 10 consecutive days, audiences can look forward to more than a hundred spectacular performances featuring the unprecedented fusion of the colossal Village-13 and the all-new Pure White Dream Village-7 circus tents, combined with Taiwan’s explosive and diverse performance troupes. For this event, FOCASA has collaborated with the cutting-edge design team Local Remote to handle the main visual concept.

Not only will it bring together top-tier performance groups from various fields in Taiwan such as U-Theatre, Cloud Gate 2, Timur Dance Theatre, Sardine Puppets, Ruan Theater, and more under these circus tents, but it will also transform the tents into organic and limitless experimental spaces, shattering the audience’s conventional perception of traditional circus performances.

Source: FOCASA Facebook Page

Taiwan Creative Expo Highlight 2｜”FREES: The Freedom of Design” featuring Construction Scaffolding as the Performance Stage!

The transformation of the scaffolding used in the restoration project of the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park into the technological art interactive performance installation “Working in Progress X Scaffolding GPU” is a collaboration between curator Feng Chien-Chang (Chinese translation) and FREES: The Freedom of Design. The concept behind this installation is to use the scaffolding as the foundational structure that supports the future evolution of technology art, much like a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) supports the core of AI computation. The installation blends the imagery of a construction site scaffolding with projection and lighting equipment, turning it into a massive computational GPU that can engage in a dialogue with the future cosmos.

During the event, “Working in Progress X Scaffolding GPU” will be part of the “Roaming Theater – Illuminating Songshan” program curated by FOCA Taiwan Circus, with lighting installation design by Japanese artist Kyota Takahashi. The theme of this project revolves around the public nature of the venue, experimenting with various forms of light and imagery to transform the space.

You can check out for more details of this event on “Working in Progress X Scaffolding GPU” official website.

"FREES: The Freedom of Design" featuring Construction Scaffolding — Source: Ministry of Culture Taiwan Official website

Taiwan Creative Expo Highlight 3｜”Railway Museum Mini Unboxing! First Look at the Blue Livery Cultural Exhibition Train!”

The Blue Livery Cultural Exhibition Train is a response from the Railway Museum to artistic and cultural endeavors. The west entrance, which connects to the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park exhibition axis, is open throughout the exhibition season. The preserved Blue Livery Diesel Passenger Car DR2303 is available for public use to go to the Railway Museum, and from September 9 to September 17, the Blue Livery Cultural Exhibition Train will run on the Yilan Line. In the movie “The Days We Stared at the Sun,” the character Lü Xiaofen (Chinese translation) traveled the same train back to her village of Yilan, and the song “Diudiu Tongsai” depicts this as a national collective memory when the diesel train passes.

The National Railway Museum Preparatory Office, guided by the concept of “Railway Museum · New Birth,” has planned four main exhibition areas: “Forge Workshop,” “Passenger Car Workshop,” “General Office,” and “Bathhouse.” These areas introduce Taiwan’s local railway culture and, through the “Mini Unboxing” approach, allow the public to experience the charm of heritage spaces combined with railway elements. Through the interpretation of thematic exhibitions, the aim is to attract more people to become railway enthusiasts.

Taiwan Creative Expo Highlight 4｜The IP Theme Pavilion “Taiwan Endemics” Unites Taiwan’s IP Star Representatives for the First Time!

The IP Theme Pavilion “Taiwan Endemics” is scheduled to open at the Huashan Cultural and Creative Park. It is being curated by Huang Milu (Chinese translation) and will include contributions from 22 of Taiwan’s most famous IP star teams. This exhibition comprises teams who regularly represent Taiwan at competitions in Japan and South Korea in addition to award-winning artists who have built a name for themselves internationally.

The three main themes of the exhibition are “Rooted in Nature,” “Cultural Essence,” and “Contemporary Innovation.” It aspires to demonstrate Taiwan’s respect for its natural environment, cultural legacy, and cutting-edge current issues. Additionally, using the idea of seed germination as a unifying theme, Croter Illustration & Design Studio created three characters: “Wild Lily,” “Taro Sweet Potato,” and “Bizarre Explosive-Headed Creature” to represent nature, culture, and current challenges, respectively.

Furthermore, this year, the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) is participating in the Cultural Expo for the first time with its curated theme pavilion, “The Exchange Place Between Humans and Ghosts.” This pavilion transforms Taiwan’s IP story texts into captivating thematic exhibits, featuring a blend of visual art, music, and interactive installations, highlighting the market value and influence of IP.

Taiwan Creative Expo Highlight 5｜Combining Bamboo Weaving Craft and Cross-Disciplinary Architecture! Creating a Floating Heliport in the City Center!

Located at the Aerospace Industrial Park, the Crafts Theme Pavilion, in collaboration with Yushan Workshop, embarks on a cross-disciplinary experimental creation that challenges traditional bamboo craftsmanship with architecture. It seamlessly melds the industrial vocabulary of reinforced concrete with the warmth of bamboo weaving, giving birth to a large-scale outdoor art installation called “The Kite/Floating Heliport” and an internal exhibition space. This allows the audience to feel as if they are on a vast heliport while viewing the exhibition.

Location of the 2023 Taiwan Cultural Expo

Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB)

The Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB) is the central hub for CREATIVE EXPO TAIWAN 2023 (CET 2023), featuring meticulously curated main venues and county pavilions. Innovative architecture combines traditional Taiwanese bamboo craftsmanship with steel rebar, expanding space within C-LAB. Dual circus tents and a dome theater host a wide range of performances, from interdisciplinary collaborations to technological exhibitions, offering a rich cultural experience.

C-LAB merges art, technology, and generative AI while utilizing public space creatively. Outdoor art installations and artistic transformations adorn the surroundings, creating an inviting atmosphere along Ren’ai Road. Systematic visual planning ensures a leisurely public arts and culture arena in the heart of Taipei. A specially crafted stage showcases the debut performance by the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB) at CET.

Exhibition Hours

09.22 (Fri.)－10.01 (Sun.) 10:00－20:00 (Entrance until 19:30)

※ Some indoor exhibition are open until 18:00 (entrance until 17:30)

※ Tickets are required for some performances.

Address

No. 177, Section 1, Jianguo South Road, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan

The Preparatory Office of National Railway Museum

The Preparatory Office of the National Railway Museum presents the concept of “Rebirth of NRM ” through four major exhibition zones: the Forging Shop, Coach Shop, Main Office, and Employee Bathhouse. These zones collectively unveil the historical and cultural dimensions of railway development, offering a comprehensive insight into its journey. This pre-opening exhibition provides a sneak peek of railway culture’s charm, aiming to attract enthusiasts and the general public alike. Visitors can experience nostalgia as they glimpse the CET 2023 Breezy Blue Express, delving into collective memories of Taiwan’s railroad history. The exhibition integrates railway and cultural art, showcasing the Taipei Railway Workshop’s transformation into the National Railway Museum. With various exhibits, interactive experiences, and even specialty lunch boxes, this event embodies the principles of preserving cultural heritage and regenerating railway culture, paving the way for the Railway Museum’s official operation and realizing its vision as a “Living Railway Museum.”

Exhibition Hours

09.22 (Fri.)－10.01 (Sun.) 10:00－18:00

※Admission is always free (Entrance until 17:30)

Address

Civic Avenue Entrance : No. 50, Section 5, Civic Avenue, Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei Expo Park

The EXPO Dome at Taipei Expo Park hosts an expansive range of intellectual property (IP) categories, encompassing IP licensing authorization, original characters, illustrations, design, and art. This convergence of diverse talents from the IP industry showcases Taiwan’s distinct cultural essence through creative endeavors, offering visitors insights into original Taiwanese IPs and the country’s abundant creative energy. CET 2023 promotes the integration of professional resources, fostering industry exchanges and market expansion, while also creating business opportunities within the cultural and creative sectors. Additionally, in the outdoor area, the organizers facilitate IP-related side events, including press conferences and fan meet-ups, to support and serve participants and creators engaged in Taiwanese IPs.

Exhibition Hours

09.26 (Tue.)－09.28 (Thur.) 11:00－18:00 (Entrance until 17:30)

09.29 (Fri.)－09.30 (Sat.) 10:00－20:00 (Entrance until 19:30)

10.01 (Sun.) 10:00－17:00 (Entrance until 16:30)

※Open for Professionals (admission with entry pass)：09.26 (Tue.)－09.28 (Thur.) 10:00－11:00

Address

No.1, Yumen St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei, Taiwan

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

CET 2023 introduces a unique feature at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park by highlighting local selections in county pavilions for the first time. The exhibition centers around four curatorial themes: Wave Crashing & Mountain Crossing, Cross-Regional Festival, Wilderness Catalyst, and Harvesting from the Wild.

This year also marks the debut of a dedicated cultural and creative brand exhibition sector focused on craftsmanship. Within this sector, two distinct categories of crafted cultural and creative products are introduced: “Exclusively Formosan” and “Micro Craftsmanship.” Curated by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRDI), this selection encompasses over a hundred artisanal and creative brands. It represents the most comprehensive presentation of cultural and creative craftsmanship at CET 2023, offering visitors an exceptional shopping experience. This platform seamlessly blends traditional Taiwanese craftsmanship with contemporary creative trends, highlighting the inherent beauty of these crafts in the context of modern lifestyles.

Exhibition Hours

09.26 (Tue.)－09.28 (Thur.) 11:00－18:00 (Entrance until 17:30)

09.29 (Fri.)－09.30 (Sat.) 10:00－20:00 (Entrance until 19:30)

10.01 (Sun.) 10:00－17:00 (Entrance until 16:30)

※Open for Professionals (admission with entry pass)：09.26 (Tue.)－09.28 (Thur.) 10:00－11:00

Address

No.133, Guangfu South Road, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan

Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Huashan 1914 Creative Park is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition featuring Taiwan’s top IP creators for the first time, alongside the main venue “Story: The Exchanged Life,” curated by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). This immersive experience weaves together the diverse tapestry of Taiwanese IP content through captivating visuals, music, and interactive installations, transforming into a compelling narrative. It underscores the extensive market value and profound impact of Taiwanese IPs.

The brand exhibition at Huashan 1914 Creative Park seamlessly blends established and emerging players in the cultural and creative industry (CCI), organized around four core themes: Sustainability, Exclusively Formosan, Cultural and Creative Lifestyle, and Fashion. These themes showcase a diverse array of creative concepts, spanning everyday items, trendy fashion, and sustainable products, vividly illustrating the dynamic and diverse creative essence thriving within Taiwan’s cultural and creative landscape.

Furthermore, at Huashan Brick Lane, the Character IP Forum and Corner Talk provide open platforms for industry exchanges, promoting professional networking and resource consolidation to drive market expansion. This comprehensive exhibition at Huashan 1914 Creative Park celebrates Taiwan’s vibrant creative spirit and its influential role in the global cultural and creative arena.