Explore the Art and Spirit of Taiwan – Free Cultural Music Experience at the Lyric Theatre
Explore the art and spirit of Taiwan. Join internationally recognised Formosa Melody Music Center for their final show of their European-African tour for the only performance in Gauteng!
Experience the rhythm, music, dance and visual storytelling of Taiwan at this unforgettable show.
Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Time: 3 pm
Venue: The Lyric Theater, Gold Reef City
Highlights include Alishan Charm: A musical journey through Taiwan’s famous Alishan, inspired by its beautiful mountains and tea culture and Celebration Over the Seven Seas: A lively performance reflecting Taiwan’s hardworking spirit.
Traditional instruments and dances will be featured, showcasing Taiwan’s heritage in a modern way.
Secure your seats today and be part of this cultural celebration!
For further information and tickets please visit https://www.quicket.co.za/events/283175-splendid-taiwan-a-symphony-of-music-dance-and-tales/#/
Organised by: O.C.A.C, Taiwan, hosted by: Global Federation of Chinese Business Women, South Africa Chapter and co-hosted by: South Africa Chinese Women’s Association Gauteng & the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce.
Stonecutters of the Changbin culture began to make art on Taiwan at least 30,000 years ago. Around 5,000 years ago jade and earthenware works started to appear. Between 4000 BC and 2000 BC people in what is now Hualien produced and traded valuable jade ornaments and jewelry.The Dapenkeng culture developed a unique style of pottery. For centuries much of the art produced was religious with highly decorated temples being the beneficiaries of local wealth and education.
Art was first institutionalized in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period with the establishment of public schools dedicated to the fine arts. The Japanese introduced oil and watercolor paintings to Taiwan and Taiwanese artists were heavily influenced by their Japanese counterparts. As was typical of colonial rulers the Japanese did not establish tertiary institutions for art education in Taiwan, all students wishing to pursue an advanced degree in the arts had to travel to Japan to do so.
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