Taiwan Design Expo to showcase Tainan’s unique culinary, fashion, and its soft power capabilities
07 Octubre 2024 - 9:18PM
Business Wire
The Taiwan Design Expo, the largest annual event in the
country’s design industry, will take place from Oct. 26 to Nov. 10
in Tainan, spanning 16 consecutive days. This marks the fifth time
Tainan has hosted the expo. The 2024 edition will spotlight
Tainan’s “food,” “clothing,” and its “hidden champions,” under the
theme “The Next 400.” The expo aims to highlight Tainan’s rich
cultural identity and inclusiveness, celebrating the city’s
historical roots while showcasing contemporary Taiwanese design to
illustrate how Taiwan’s oldest city seamlessly blends its ancient
heritage with modern influences and diverse foreign cultures,
creating a vibrant cultural tapestry.
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The 2024 Taiwan Design Expo will be held
from Oct. 26 to Nov. 10 at the Tainan Art Museum Building 2, West
Market, and the Banana Warehouse, connecting nearby art spaces and
shopping districts. (Photo: Business Wire)
According to Tainan City Government Cultural Affairs Director
Hsieh Shih-yuan, there is a local saying that encapsulates the
spirit of old Tainan: “It takes three generations of prosperity to
truly appreciate food and clothing.” In the 17th century, Tainan
gained prominence as a key player in global maritime trade, which
significantly contributed to its wealth and nurtured the city’s
vibrant culinary and textile heritage. The West Market in Tainan,
which has been in existence for over a century, was recognized as
Taiwan's first modern market and celebrated as the finest in East
Asia upon its establishment. This iconic market will serve as a key
exhibition space during the design expo, featuring thematic
displays focused on food and clothing that highlight the richness
and essence of Tainan’s local culture.
Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che emphasized that although Tainan
is an ancient city, it is filled with innovative energy. Many of
Taiwan’s renowned industries—including semiconductors, textiles,
orchids, agriculture, and biotechnology—have their roots in Tainan.
The 2024 Taiwan Design Expo will take place at the Tainan Art
Museum Building 2, where it will showcase these hidden champions
and highlight their roots in Tainan as they reach out to the world.
Mayor Huang warmly invites international partners to come to Tainan
for the 2024 Taiwan Design Expo and experience how the city
leverages design to vividly express Taiwan’s culture and
industry.
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Tainan City Government Ma Chen-Han hiuwanyei@gmail.com