Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo is underway through Oct. 27 at the Pier-2 Art Center in the southern city of Kaohsiung, presenting rich and diverse content by integrating art, culture and emerging technologies.
The event was coordinated by the Ministry of Culture and Kaohsiung City Government, with involvement from the Ministry of Digital Affairs and Ministry of Economic Affairs as well as the Taipei City-based Taiwan Creative Content Agency. Over 70 works and nearly 100 activities are featured in the event.
This year’s TTXC encompasses such diverse aspects as films and television, music, shows and performances, and technology. The theme of “Future at Play” is explored in three main exhibition areas that invite attendee participation in shows like “Myself in the Mirror” and “XR DREAMLAND,” in addition to forums, speeches and workshops, according to Kaohsiung’s Bureau of Cultural Affairs.
Speaking at the show’s Oct. 12 launch, Culture Minister Li Yuan said that technology could preserve culture, citing the example of old films repaired by the adoption of 4K techniques, adding that technology permits Taiwan’s culture to shine on the world stage.
Echoing Li’s opinions, MODA Minister Huang Yen-nun praised TTXC for bringing new technology to the attention of Taiwan’s cultural creators, as engaging with up-to-date tools and methods is a key way to influence the world. (POC-E)
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