AN INSIDER GUIDE TO TAIWANESE CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND
Presented by Cultural Division, Taipei Representative Office in the UK
駐英代表處文化組
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Presented by Cultural Division, Taipei Representative Office in the UK
駐英代表處文化組
Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture has launched the Cultural Equity Award to promote cultural equity. The award recognizes outstanding initiatives that foster cultural diversity, participation, and inclusion.
Taiwan Season has been a prominent feature at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2014, bringing Taiwanese dance, theatre, and live performance. Over a decade, it has developed a strong and sustained presence, offering international audiences a glimpse into Taiwan’s vibrant and diverse cultural landscape.
Calling for the Third Hengshan Calligraphy Award from September 1 to November 30. This edition of the Hengshan Calligraphy Award invites proposals for calligraphic art exhibitions or artistic presentations that use all gallery spaces of Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwanese Indigenous DJ Dungi is starting a UK tour across Sheffield, Bristol and London. Dungi Sapor blends Amis vocals with experimental electronic sound, transforming voice into rhythm and atmosphere.
Marking the 70th anniversary of Taiyupian —Taiwanese-language film— the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK has partnered with King’s College London to launch the ‘Taiyupian 70th Anniversary Screenings and Symposium’.
On the evening of 19th May, Taiwan Travelogue won of the International Booker Prize — the major award in the world of English-translated literature. Written by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated into English by Lin King, it made the first Taiwanese work ever to do so which set a milestone of Taiwanese literature.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Queer East Festival 2026 features several Taiwanese films, shorts, artists, and writer to showcase the lively LGBTQ+ culture in Taiwan. The festival features many Taiwanese works, this diverse lineup highlights Taiwan's cinematic exploration of themes such as gender identity.
Hung Dance presented Push and Pull, a duet choreographed by Lai Hung-chung. Inspired by the balancing principles of Tai Chi, the work explores the dynamics of human relationships.
Themed as “Encounter Taiwan and the World”, Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland 2025 takes place in Glasgow. The festival aims to foster dialogue between Taiwanese cinema and Scotland’s cultural landscape, presenting Taiwan’s unique perspectives on global issues.
As part of Dance Umbrella 2025, Tjimur Dance Theatre brings <bulabulay mun? / how are you?> to The Place, London. Tjimur Dance Theatre is Taiwan’s premiere contemporary dance company dedicated to exploring and expressing the identity of the indigenous Paiwan people.
Bluerider ART launched the exhibition "Rising in Fire: Hantoo Art Group” in London, representing the prominent artist collective in Taiwan. Featuring over 60 works by 13 artists, the exhibition strengthens the dialogue between contemporary Taiwanese fine arts and the global art community.