Life-long learning center opened for elderly

Taipei, Nov. 24 (CNA) The Ministry of Education (MOE) announced Tuesday the opening of 205 life-long learning centers for senior citizens at 28 universities, providing them with the chance to study subjects of interest to them. Education Minister [...]

Artists bringing deadwood to life

tos 56, 58, 60, 62 By Sofia Wu CNA Staff Writer They come from different countries and have different creative bents, but they all share a common interest for carving driftwood into marvels that will bring good fortune to Taiwan. [...]

MOFA sponsors workshop for West Asian youths

Taipei, Nov. 25 (CNA) A culture workshop sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for young people from West Asian countries opened Wednesday, providing them with an opportunity to gain a hands-on understanding of Taiwan. [...]

Children’s chorus in Pingtung preserves songs of the Paiwan

Located in a remote mountainous village, tiny Taiwu Elementary School in southern Taiwan might have only 44 students, but it has gained international recognition through its 19-member choir dedicated to singing the traditional songs of the Paiwan tribe.The choir, the brainchild of choirmaster, schoolteacher and musicologist Camake Valaule, was formed to raise cultural awareness and [...]

Taiwans cultural agency plans to set up footholds in China

Taipei, Nov. 26 (CNA) Taiwan’s Council for Cultural Affairs (CCA) plans to set up footholds in China in the form of semi-official or private organizations, Emile Sheng, head of the country’s top cultural agency said Thursday, less than two weeks after assuming his post. Sheng told reporters [...]

Education ministry denies scholarship flap allegation

Taipei, Nov. 27 (CNA) The Ministry of Education (MOE) on Friday denied an allegation that it has failed to fund scholarships for Taiwanese students studying in the United Kingdom. Liu Ching-jen, director of the MOE [...]

Wai Ying Hung wins Golden Horses best supporting actress award

Taipei, Nov. 28 (CNA) Hong Kong actress Wai Ying Hung was announced winner of the Best Supporting Actress of the 46th Golden Horse Awards at a ceremony held in the northern Taiwan county of Taipei Saturday evening. Wai was honored for her role [...]

Taiwan private graduate school offers over NT$1.2 million scholarship

Taipei, Nov. 28 (CNA) One of Taiwan’s private graduate schools has launched a scholarship program which will offer more than NT$1.2 million (US$37,143) each to 15 graduate school students in an attempt to attract outstanding pupils, the university’s president said [...]

Taiwan European Film Festival to kick off Nov. 30

Taipei, Nov. 28 (CNA) The 5th Taiwan European Film Festival (TEFF) is scheduled to kick off on Nov. 30 in Taipei, with the organizers announcing that 11 European films will be shown in free screenings at various universities and cultural venues around the country to promote European cultures and help Taiwanese people learn more about [...]

Action News banned from school networks: education minister

Taipei, Nov. 27 (CNA) ” Action News, ” the news site of media group Next Media Interactive Ltd. that uses vivid motion graphics to report the news, has been barred from the Taiwan Academic Network (TAnet) to protect school children [...]

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