April 23 is World Book Day - a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, it is celebrated and marked in over 100 countries all over the world in over 100 countries worldwide.
A hub for literature, Taiwan is joining in the celebrations in a big way for 2020, with a series of events, videos and digital content available to enjoy and celebrate Taiwanese literature no matter where you are. Take a look at some of the activities and content curated by the Ministry of Culture:
Tour Taiwan’s Nanmen (南門) Market
Recently turned into a picture book, Nanmen Market is known as a treasure trove of traditional foods and ingredients. Take a look at how the book compares to the real deal
Tour a Digital Literature Exhibition
An ambitious exhibition by the Taiwanese literary museum in Tainan shall help viewers explore the life, work, and #legacy of Han Liang-lu — a Kaohsiung-born writer who promoted #Taiwan's food culture and lifestyles — and see the world through her eyes.
https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/information_197_109362.html
Read Excerpts of Newly Published Taiwanese Works
Books from Taiwan is dedicated to regularly publishing content which introduces and celebrates the latest Taiwanese literature and the writers behind it. Download and read the latest issue now: https://booksfromtaiwan.tw/images/download_img/Books%20from%20Taiwan%20Asian%20Edition%202019.pdf
