2023
About the Program
Working with craft masters from Taiwan, TAIWANfest is presenting a series of workshops: bamboo weaving, wrapped flowers, bulrush weaving, quilling art, batik, and fibre weaving. Through hands-on participation, we can experience for ourselves the connection between craftsmanship and our everyday lives. Crafts not only enriches daily life, but also reflects the diversity and creativity of Taiwanese society. These craft masters will share their joy in craft creation.
Canadian society is constructed by different ethnic groups. Each community retains their own cultural characteristics. Taiwanese crafts, on the other hand, has developed a unique appeal from the influence of different cultures and human migration. In recent years, Taiwan has been committed to integrating craftsmanship into lifestyles so everyone can appreciate the beauty of culture and experience it through practical applications. These cultural exchanges allow us to respect each other more, promoting social communication and integration.
Let us experience the charm of Taiwanese crafts together!
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) works to promote crafts and nurture craft workers. In recent years, they have focused on introducing Taiwan’s crafts to the world. Toward this goal, they have been working to create legal frameworks, train skilled individuals, encourage regional cooperation and develop new markets. NTCRI is grateful that traditional handicrafts have now found their place in this knowledge-based economy. A 21st century renaissance for Taiwanese crafts is at hand!
From the Curating Team
Through hands-on workshops and games, participants delve into Taiwan's history, culture, and ethnic migration, fostering intimacy reminiscent of sailors collaborating amid unknown challenges. Activities include painting, puzzles, and natural dyeing, guided by Taiwanese craft masters. Participants bond, gaining insight and creating cherished memories akin to the Era of Exploration.
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TAIWANfest Toronto is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, that is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered here, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples of this land while we engage in meaningful conversations of culture and reconciliation.