National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall-Photo Snapshots

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2023

2024-03-22

January 7		The Calligraphy Live Demonstration for Spring Festival in the Year of Rabbit was held. The fourteen distinguished guests including Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Legislator Lin Yi-hua, former President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Huang Kuang-nan, Director of Chinese Shufa Arts Organization, Chang Ping-huang, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng did the first writing. Fifty calligraphers completed a large creative spring couplet together at the main hall. Thirty calligraphy groups were invited to set up stalls at the corridors and give the visitors the spring couplets written on the scene.

January 7		For the culture lecture, former President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Huang Kuang-nan, was invited to talk about “The Cultural Thinking of Ink Painting and Its Art Aesthetics.”

January 14		Refine—Yang O-Hsi Art World 80 Solo Exhibition was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on January 15 included: former Director-general of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Tseng Kun-ti, former President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Huang Kuang-nan, Chairman of Fu Chuan-fu Painting and Calligraphy Society, Lo Cheng-hsien, Honorary Chairman of Art Society of China, Tang Jian-feng, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 1/14-1/30.

January 14		“Life Embraced by Poetry—Calligraphic and Poetic Creations of Jiang Meng-long” was held at De-ming Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on January 15 included: Chairman of Danlu Foundation, Lian Sheng-Yan, Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy Society, Chen Ming-jing, Chairman of Danlu Calligraphy Society, Lee Chien-te, former Chairman of Traditional Poetry Society of ROC, Chien Hua-hsiang, calligrapher Prof. Lin Lung-da, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 1/14-2/1.

January 19		“Looking Back on History: Yim Mau-Kun at 80” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on January 19 included: Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Su Hsien-fa, the artists, Chen Ming-Nen, Chiang Yu-cheng, and Hung Dung-biau, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, visited the exhibition on January 20. Duration: 1/19-2/6.

January 20		“The Kuniaki Kuroki Exhibition for Glass Art” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on January 20 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Director of News Culture Department of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Murashima Ikuyo, Chairman of JONATHAN & ARCHER CO., LTD., the artist Kuniaki Kuroki, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 1/20-2/8.

February 5-19		The hall co-organized “2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei” and the central display zone was located at the park of the hall. President Tsai Ing-wen hosted the lighting ceremony on February 5. The closing ceremony on February 19 was hosted by Minister Wang Kwo-tsai of Transportation and Communications.

February 25		“Lingering—Huang Tsai-lang Solo Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Cultural Corridor 1F. The opening ceremony was on February 25. Duration: 2/25-3/13.

February 25		“Weaving of Mellow Dreams—Arts Exhibition by Professor Shu-Meei Chang” was held at Chung-Shan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was on March 4. Duration: 2/25-4/25.

February 25-26		Chen Ya Lan Taiwanese Opera Troupe staged “Lord Jiaqing and The Journey to Taiwan” at the Auditorium. Tsai Shih-Ping, Commissioner of Department of Cultural Affairs of Taipei City Government, attended and appreciated the performance on February 26.

March 3		“2022 Chungshan Youth Art Awards Traveling Exhibi-tion” was held at Tainan Municipal Xinying Cultural Cen-ter. 2 March 4 For the culture lecture, Prof. Chang Yu-teng, former Di-rector of National Museum of History, was invited to talk about “My Museum Experience-10 Impressive Mu-seums.”

March 12		In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 98th death anniversary.

March 12		To commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 98th death anni-versary and respond to International Mother Language Day, the series activities of “Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 98th Death Anniversary and National Language Promotion” were specially held, including “Pay Tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen,” the sapling-giving activity “Create Green Life Together,” the book-giving activity “Embrace Books,” and the memorial concert “Painting and Dancing—Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Death Anniversary and Multiple Lan-guages.”

March 15		Military News Agency visited the hall for an interview of the “Youth Day” feature program of “Juguang Garden.”

March 16		“INFINITY—Taiwan-Korea Contemporary Printart Ex-change” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridor 1F.

March 18		For the culture lecture, Ms. Wang An-chi, NTU Honorary Professor, and Mr. Tang Wen-hua, the first-class actor of Guo Guang Opera Company, were invited to talk about “Guo Guang Opera Company, Classics Revisited—Who’s the Hero?”

March 23		Chairman Luo Hung-chien, School President Tu Wen-chien, and Secretary-general Feng Yen-kuo of Yokohama Overseas Chinese School visited the hall.

April 1		“2022 Chungshan Youth Art Awards Traveling Exhibition” was held at Taichung City Dadun Cultural Center. The opening ceremony was on April 1. Duration: 4/1-4/26.

April 1		“Taiwan-Japan Art Exchange Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery, Wen-hua Gallery, and Culture Corridors 1F and 2F. The opening ceremony was on April 8. Duration: 4/1-4/16.

April 19		“Annual and Invitational Exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy Association” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on April 23. Duration: 4/19-5/3.

April 22		“The Lecture on Law-Related Education” was co-organized by our hall and “Taiwan Law & Policy Research Foundation,” inviting Minister of Justice, Tsai Ching-hsiang, to talk about “Technological Legal Affairs.”

April 22-27		Our Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui, led the staff to visit the sites related to Dr. Sun Yat-sen in Malaysia, including Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press, which was founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Penang Philomathic Union Sun Yat-Sen Centre, and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall at Perak Cave Temple, and they were warmly received. Besides the deep understanding of the overseas Chinese’s endeavor and contribution in preserving the important history, this visit was also aimed to build the channel of future cooperation.

May 6		“The Art Journey of Su Fungnan: A Retrospective Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was on May 6. Duration: 5/6-8/13.

May 6		“Taiyang Art Generation Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. Duration: 5/6-5/22.

May 6		For the culture lecture, Assistant Professor Tsai Tsun-hung of Department of Communications Design, Shih Chien University was invited to talk about “The Trend of Technological Application at Cultural Venues.”

May 6 May 20		In accordance with the subject of “Back to the Future-Taiwan’s Postwar Modern Architecture” of Ministry of Culture’s “2023 Read Taiwan,” the lecture on the book, Taiwan’s Postwar Classic Hand-drawn Architecture Drawing, and the lecture of “National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Contemporary Architecture in Taiwan” were respectively held on May 6 and May 20 and given by Assistant Prof. Shyu Ming-song of Department of Architecture, Ming Chuan University.

May 9-19		For the 51st anniversary of the hall, Ms. Wang Shu-juan of the “floral arrangement class” and “tea ceremony class” of our hall’s lifestyle aesthetics classes led the students to carefully set up the floral art and tea ceremony areas respectively featuring “Joyful Artistic Gathering” and “Dance of Flowers” in front of the east and west service counters to celebrate the hall’s anniversary together with the visitors.

May 16		“Let’s Get Together,” the celebration ceremony of the 51st anniversary of the hall was hosted by our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. The splendid performance of the “Indonesian new immigrant singer, Ying Ying, and Gema Angklung” and “Donghu Elementary School Lion Dance Troupe” and the beautiful singing of the vocalist Jian Wen-xiu and the volunteer choir showed the art integration of diverse languages and implemented the heritage of fraternity. More than hundred distinguished guests and visitors attended the ceremony to witness the glorious history of the hall over half century.

May 20		“Landscape Painting Flourishing-Famous Painters, Calligraphers and Members Joint Display” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The opening ceremony was on May 20. Duration: 5/20-5/28.

May 23		“Rich-Chang Chio-tai Watercolor Exhibition in 2007” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on May 27. Duration: 5/23-6/11.

May 24		The academic conference of “National Development and National Security” was co-organized by National Defense University and our hall. Our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng and Deputy Commandant Fu Wen-hao of Fu Hsing Kang College attended the opening ceremony. The teachers and students from National Defense College, National Chengchi University, Chinese Culture University and Yuan Ze University attended the conference and published 9 academic papers.

June 1		Vice President Lai Ching-te, Minister without Portfolio of Executive Yuan Lee Yung-te, and Minister Yiong Con-ziin of Hakka Affairs Council visited “Rich—Watercolor Exhibition of Chang Chio-tai at the Age of 86” at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F.

June 3		In accordance with the subject of “Back to the Future-Taiwan’s Postwar Modern Architecture” of Ministry of Culture’s “2023 Read Taiwan,” two sessions of guided tour, “Academia Sinica- Architectural Image and Cultural Inheritance (in Taiwanese)” and “Academia Sinica- Architectural Culture and Abstract Metaphor,” were held. Ming Chuan University's Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song served as the lecturer.

June 3		For the culture lecture, Chair Professor Hung Lan of Taipei Medical University and National Central University was invited to talk about “Boys Draw Verbs, Girls Draw Nouns, Is it Innate?”

June 10		For the culture lecture, Ms. Wei Hai-min, the Peking opera artist, was invited to talk about Wang Xi-feng Made a Scene at the Ningguo Mansion.

June 14		“The 47th Oil Painting Exhibition in Taiwan” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. Duration: 6/14-6/29.

June 16		“2023 Traveling Exhibition of Excellent Tainan Artists: Fresh Breeze←→Suspense —A Dialogue Between Ink Wash and Pottery, A Duo Exhibition by Lin Wen-yueh & Yang Hui-hua” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. Duration: 6/16-6/29.

July 1		For the culture lecture, Hsieh Nien-Chu, Director of All U People Theatre, was invited to talk about “Find Sweets in Bitters, Creative Life.”

July 1		In accordance with the subject of “Back to the Future-Taiwan’s Postwar Modern Architecture” of Ministry of Culture’s “2023 Read Taiwan,” the guided tour of “The Regional Call of Southern Taiwan-The Architectural Culture of Diverse Transplantation” (in Taiwanese) was held.

July 2		In accordance with the subject of “Back to the Future-Taiwan’s Postwar Modern Architecture” of Ministry of Culture’s “2023 Read Taiwan,” the guided tour of “The Regional Call of Southern Taiwan- The Hometown Imagination of Chao-Fan Wang” was held.

July 4		“2023 Traveling Exhibition of the Collection from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was held at Changhua County Art Museum. The opening ceremony was on July 4. Duration: 7/4-7/16.

July 4		“Union Cultural Foundation 25th Anniversary—See the New Future, The Sky is the Limit” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on July 6. Duration: 7/4-7/16.

July 14		The project meeting of “Interdisciplinary Value-adding Program and Auditorium Renovation Project” was held by our hall. Minister of Culture Shih Che and Political Deputy Minister of Culture Li Ching Hui attended and listened to the briefing.

July 14		All U People Theatre was commissioned by our hall to stage “Renai Road 6-The Beauty of Taiwanese.” Minister of Culture Shih Che and Political Deputy Minister of Culture Li Ching Hui visited and gave regards to the staff at the Auditorium before the show. Deputy Minister Li attended and watched the play.

July 15		In accordance with the subject of “Back to the Future-Taiwan’s Postwar Modern Architecture” of Ministry of Culture’s “2023 Read Taiwan,” the guided tour of “The Regional Call of Southern Taiwan-Chen Ren-he’s Wildness and Restlessness” was held.

July 16		In accordance with the subject of “Back to the Future-Taiwan’s Postwar Modern Architecture” of Ministry of Culture’s “2023 Read Taiwan,” the guided tour of “The Regional Call of Southern Taiwan-Chen Ren-he’s Modern Placement of Buddhist Temples” was held.

July 17		The Mandarin summer camp of Yokohama Overseas Chinese School, which was established on the initiative of Dr. Sun Yat-sen when he lived in Yokohama, was held. The 34-person visiting group of the high school and elementary school students led by Director Chen Chih-wen of Student Affairs Section and Ms. Tsai Mei-hua of the high school division, paid a floral tribute to the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng received them in person.

July 19		“Chen Yang-chun Memorial Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. Duration: 7/19-8/6.

August 1		Our hall and Taipei Philharmonic Foundation for Culture and Education co-organized the noon concert, inviting “Kakacawan Juvenile Choir” from Changbin Township of Taitung and “The Mad Singers” and “Hong Kong Unitus Chorus” from Hong Kong to perform.

August 5		For the culture lecture, the professional photographer, Mr. Chou Wen-hai, was invited to talk about “My Photography Journey and Life Story.”

August 5 August 6		In accordance with the subject of “Back to the Future-Taiwan’s Postwar Modern Architecture” of Ministry of Culture’s “2023 Read Taiwan,” two guided tours were held in eastern Taiwan.

August 9		“Watercolor Art-Joint Exhibition of Members of Taiwan Watercolor Association and Teachers and Students of Department of Fine Arts of NTNU” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on August 12. Duration: 8/9-8/27.

August 13 August 14 August 15 August 17 August 19		In accordance with the Development of National Languages Act of Ministry of Culture, five sessions of the workshop “Let’ Speak Taiwanese” were planned and implemented by Untouchable Peach Theatre Company and Godot Theatre Company with 70 percent of the contents taught in Taiwanese. The diverse activities combined with traditional opera and modern theater fully show the beauty and fun of Taiwanese.

August 24		The 15th concert of Taiwanese Classics, “Listening to Taiwanese Songs and Watching Taiwanese Movies” was organized by Taiwan Film Workers Association. Vice Minister of Culture, Hsu Yi-chun, attended and enjoyed the concert.

August 26		“Literary Sublimity—Lian Shenq-yann Calligraphy Exhibition” was held at Chung-Shan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was on August 27. Duration: 8/26-11/28.

August 30		“The Charm of Eternal Moments-A Photography Solo Exhibition by Wong Ting Hua 90” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Cuture Corridors 1F. Duration: 8/30-9/26.

September 2		“USA Yilu Art Center Present Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. The opening ceremony was on September 2. Duration: 8/30-9/6.

September 2		For the culture lecture, Ms. Li Wan-ru, Director of Arabesque Middle Eastern Cultural Association, was invited to talk about “A Middle East Cultural Trip.”

September 20		“Landscape Flavor—Julia Wu Solo Oil Painting Exhibition” was held at Tswei Heng Gallery. The opening ceremony was on September 20. Duration: 9/20-10/1.

September 23		The academic conference “National Ocean Development and Facing the Ocean” was co-organized by our hall and R.O.C. Navy Academy at the school. Our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng and the school superintendent, Rear Admiral Liu Pao-wen, attended the opening ceremony. About 70 teachers and students from National Chengchi University, National Defense University, R.O.C. Military Academy and R.O.C Navy Academy participated. A total of 9 academic papers were published.

October 7		The landscape renovation project of Chungshan Cultural Park was all completed on September 19. The reflecting pool was open to the public from October 7.

October 7		Our hall served as the major venue of “2023 Nuit Blanche Taipei.” On the steps of the front entrance, the Brazilian artist, Néle Azevedom, presented the “Little Iceman Art Action.” Taipei First Girl Honor Guard Alumni Team showed the “girl power” and gave the drill performance in front of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue at the central hall late at night for the first time in response to this year’s action theme “Time to Rise Up!”

October 14		The award-giving ceremony of “The 58th Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting was organized by Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC. Minister Shih Che and Vice Minister Hsu Yi-chun, attended the ceremony.

October 16		“2022 Taiwan Girls’ Day Film Appreciation and Symposium” played the film about gender equality, “When Mom Is Away” and invited Associate Professor Liou Ming-shiang of General Education Center of Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology to lead the symposium and prize quiz.

October 19		“ART TAIPEI 2023” exhibited the recent works of the three Chungshan Award winners (Song Jin-wei, Shao Fong-min, Kao Ching-yuan) of “2022 Chungshan Youth Art Awards” at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. Duration: 10/20-10/23 (10/19 VIP Preview)

October 20		The award-giving ceremony of “The 58th Golden Bell Awards for Television-Programs” was organized by Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC. Minister Shih Che and Vice Minister Hsu Yi-chun, attended the ceremony.

October 21		The award-giving ceremony of “The 58th Golden Bell Awards for Television-Drama Series” was organized by Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC. Minister Shih Che, Political Deputy Minister Su Wang, and Vice Minister Hsu Yi-chun attended the ceremony.

October 28		The event of “SHOW TAI” was held to introduce the newly renovated park, inviting Multix Theatre, Wandering Clown Troupe, Su Jun Ying Puppetry Troupe, Tsng-kha- lâng, Sam-Seng-Hiàn-Gē, and Fei Fong Yee Taiwanese Opera to join the guided tour to Chungshan Cultural Park in Taiwanese together with the public.

November 2		The academic conference of “Taiwanese Calligraphy and Painting and Chungshan Collection Aesthetics” was co-organized with National Taiwan University of Arts. Deputy Director-general Yang Tong-hui and Dean Liu Ching-Min of Fine Art College of NTUA attended the opening ceremony and gave a speech. About 200 teachers and students participated, and 8 academic papers were published.

November 4		For the culture lecture, Chair Wang Yi-hui of Department of Cultural Vocation Development of Taipei Tech was invited to talk about “The Art of Wine Vessels-The Cultural Context and Appreciation of the Development of Wine Vessels.”

November 10-12		In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 158th Birth Anniversary, Director-general Wang Lan-sheng led all staff to pay tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue. Besides, a total of 1,003 people from 15 private groups such as the teachers and students of Taipei Fuhsing Private School visited the hall and paid floral tribute on November 10 and 12.

November 11		“With the Natural Flow—Hung Yau-ping 100th Anniversary Exhibition” was held at De-ming Gallery. Duration: 11/11-11/19.

November 11		“2023 CHUNG-SHAN YOUTH ART AWARDS｜The EXHIBITION” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. Duration: 11/11-12/20.

November 12		“Series Celebrations of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 158th Birth Anniversary” were held at the main hall.

November 12		The book-giving activity “Embrace Books was held at the west corridor, giving about 2,400 books, including books on Sunology and famous artists’ albums of calligraphy, ink painting, and oil painting. There were about 250 participants on the scene.

November 15		Our hall was granted the certification of “The Outstanding Breastfeeding Room” by the Department of Health, Taipei City Government in 2023. The certification is valid from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026.

November 23		“The 2023 Research Forum on the Implementation of World for All and Great Love” was co-organized with Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology. About 200 experts and scholars from 15 academic units participated, and 22 papers were published.

November 25		The Motion Picture Foundation, R.O.C. organized “The 60th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony.” Minister Shih Che, Political Deputy Minister Su Wang, and Vice Minister Hsu Yi-chun attended the ceremony.

November 28		“2023 Foreign Students Chinese Public Speaking Competition” was organized. A total of 68 students from 15 countries participated.

November 29		“The 1st National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Planning and Development Consultation” was held, inviting the experts and scholars on “Sunology,” “museology,” and “art and culture” and community leaders to participate. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng hosted the consultation.

November 30		The Ministry of Health and Welfare organized “2023 National Volunteer Recognition Ceremony.” Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan and Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan attended the ceremony.

December 1		“The 5th Chungshan Youth Academic Conference” was organized at the College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University. Chairman Wu Po-hsiung of Sun Yat Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Dean Lai Chih-Chien of NTNU’s College of International Studies and Social Sciences, Director-general Wang Lan-sheng of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and other distinguished guests attended the conference. A total of 15 PhD and master’s students published papers, and nearly hundred scholars, experts, and graduate students participated.

December 2		“Making Art Display with Andrew Charity Association” was held at Tswei-geng Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremomy on December 5 included: Minister Feng Shih-kuan of Veterans Affairs Council, President Lai Jun-xian of Taipei Municipal Guangfu Elementary School, CEO Lo Shao-he of Andrew Charity Association, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 12/2-12/13.

December 9;10		After the landscape renovation projected was completed, the art fair of “Christmas Mori” was held by Lake Tswei at Chungshan Cultural Park, attracting more than 70,000 visitors during the two days.

December 23		“Dr. Chen Jin-fang New Imagism and the Beauty of Taiwan Series” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on December 23. Duration: 2023/12/23-2024/1/1.

December 30		“The Beauty of Seal Script─Joint Exhibition of the Beautiful Seal Script and Calligraphy Class of Yilan Community University” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. The opening ceremony was on December 30. Duration: 2023/12/30-2024/1/21.

2022

2023-11-20

January 8		For the culture lecture, the famous artist, Prof. Lo Ching, was invited to talk about “The Cloud Wearing Pants—Chungshan National Gallery and the Time of Talent Divedend”。

January 21		OVERSEAS RADIO & TELEVISION INC. organized the musical, “The Journey of Love” at the Auditorium. Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, and Political Deputy Minister of Education, Tsai Ching-hwa, attended and appreciated the performance。

January 22		“2022 Affection for the Earth — Lo Cheng-hsien Ink Painting Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on January 22 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Director-general of National Museum of History, Liao Hsin-Tien, former President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Huang Kuang-nan, former Deputy Director of National Palace Museum, Prof. Lin Bo-ting, President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Chen Chih-cheng, Honorary Professor Su Feng-nan, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Su Hsien-fa, Chair Professor of Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, Liao Shiou-ping, Chairman of Ching Chwan Commercial High School in New Taipei City, Lian, Sheng-yan, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 1/22-4/5。

January 22		“2022 Taipei International Calligraphy Exhibition and Live Demonstration for Spring Festival” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. The distinguisged guests attending the live demonstration for spring festival on February 6 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Legislator Lin Yi-hua, Taipei City Deputy Mayor, Tsai Ping-kun, former Ambassador of Taipei Representative Office in France, MOFA, Lu Ching-long, Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy and Arts Foundation, Lian Sheng-yan, Chairman of Academic Cultural and Educational Foundation of China, Kao Thun-yun, The Republic of China Society for Calligraphy Education, Yang Shu-tang, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 1/22-2/6。

January 22		Our hall and The Republic of China Society for Calligraphy Education organized “The 50th Anniversary in the Year of Tiger-2022 Live Demonstration for the Spring Festival” together. There were 14 distinguished guests attending the first writing ceremony including Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Taipei City Deputy Mayor, Tsai Ping-kun, Chairman of Foundation of Chinese Culture for Sustainable Development, Liu Chao-shiuan, the famous calligrapher, Prof. Tu Chung-kao, Director of Chinese Shufa Arts Organization, Chang Ping-huang, calligrapher, Mr. Shih Chun-mao, Director of Calligraphy Education Monthly, Tsai Ming-tzan, Chairman of The Republic of China Society for Calligraphy Education, Yang Shu-tang, CEO of Guo Mei Social Welfare Foundation, Yan Jin-lan, Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy Society, Chen Ming-jing, President of University of Taipei, Chiu Yin-hao, and famous artists, Hou Li-fang and Chung Hsin-Ling. JingMei Girls High School brought the honor guard team performance, and Dodo Montesorri Preschool presented the singing and dancing of New Year songs. Besides, for the 50th anniversary of the hall, fifty callographers were invited to write the spring couplets for the visitors on the scene。

January 22		“The Chinese New Year Lantern Exhibition” of 2022 was held. Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng, and famous painter, Mr. Huang Ching-yuan, gave speeches on the scene and hosted the lighting ceremony together with our Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui, Chief of Zhengsheng Village, Chen Hsiu-lan, and the calligraphy artist, Mr. Yang Shu-tang. At the same time, “365 Music” brought the music performance full of the festive atmosphere. Mr. Huang and his students of the hall’s life aesthetics class demonstrated lantern painting on the scene and gave 80 handmade eco lanterns to the visitors. There were 110 large vertical and round lanterns displayed along the corridors. Duration: 1/22-2/28, 2022。

January 23		OVERSEAS RADIO & TELEVISION INC. organized the musical, “The Journey of Love.” Secretary-General to the President, David Ta-wei Lee, and Director-General of Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government, Tsai Tsung-Hsiung, attended and appreciated the performance。

January 25		“The 15th Arts and Business Awards-Giving Ceremony” was held at the Auditorium by Ministry of Culture. Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te attended the ceremony。

January 26		“China Calligraphy Society Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on January 29 included: Chairman Lian Sheng-Yan of Ching Chwan Commercial High School in New Taipei City, Prof. Chen Wei-de of Ming Dao University, Prof. Lo Cheng-hsien of National Taiwan University of Arts, and Chairman Pan Hui-ming of Chinese Calligraphy Society. Duration: 1/26-2/13。

February 9		President You Xi-Kun of Legislative Yuan visited “China Calligraphy Society Exhibition” at Bo-ai Gallery accompanied by our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng。

February 16		“Mellow and Plenty—Hu Ke-ming 30 Years Death Anniversary Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on February 16. Duration: 2/16-3/2。

February 26		“2022 Kuo Tsung-cheng Watercolor Exhibition” was held at De-ming Gallery. The opening ceremony was on February 26. Duration: 2/26-3/6。

February 26		“Aloof Mentality—Chen Po-nan Solo Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The opening ceremony was on February 26. Duration: 2/26-3/9。

March 5		“2022 Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on March 12. Duration: 3/5-3/21.

March 5		The culture lecture invited Honorary Professor of NTU, Ms. Wang An-chi, and Peking Opera performing artist, Wei Hai-min, to talk about “GuoGuang Opera Company Classic Revisited: The Golden Cangue: Wei Hai-min Encounters Eileen Chang.”

March 5		Keelung City Government held “Keelung City Kindergarten Senior Children’s Theater Experience-Flying Children” at the Auditorium. Keelung Mayor Lin Yu-chang attended the enjoyed the performance.

March 12		“Indigenous Resonance, See Love” - Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 97th Death Anniversary Series Activities” were held. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng led the staff to pay a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue. There were nine private groups attending the activity.

March 12		Indigenous Resonance, See Love” - Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 97th Death Anniversary Series Activities” were held, including paying tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, sapling-giving, concert, and book-giving to promote cultural equality and practice Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s spirit of fraternity.

March 12		The culture lecture invited Honorary Professor of NTU, Ms. Wang An-chi, to be the speaker and the young martial actor of GuoGuang Opera Company, Mr. Li Jia-de, to give the live demonstrations of “GuoGuang Opera Company Classic Revisited: Journey through Hell- Half-day Yan Luo, History Revisited.”

March 12		To improve the park facilities and plaza pavement and provide the comprehensively friendly and wheelchair-accessible environment, the nostalgic railway “Sanzhangli Branch” of “Interdisciplinary Value-adding Program” was open to the public on March 12.

March 21		The hall successfully joined “International Council of Museums (ICOM).”

March 22		“2021 Chungshan Youth Art Award Traveling Exhibition” was held at Meiling Museum of Art of Chiayi County. The opening ceremony was on March 25. Duration: 3/22-4/17.

March 24		“Indifferent to Fame and Fortune—2022 Chen Hung-mian & Lin Shu-nu Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on March 26 included: former Deputy Director of National Palace Museum, Lin Bo-ting, Division Chief of Department of Calligraphy, Painting, Rare Books, and Documents, He Yan-chiuan, former Director-general of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Huang Tsai-lang, artist Liu Yong, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Minister of Culture Xiao Zonghuang visited the museum on 4/2. Duration: 3/24-4/6.

April 16		Combining the 50th anniversary series activities and art educational experience for young people, the art and cultural experience activity for young people, “Life Aesthetics-Endless Art Journey” was held. Ms. Wang Ting led the students to learn about the creative concepts of picture books and have some hands-on experience and discussions.

April 20		“2021 Chungshan Youth Art Award Traveling Exhibition” was held at Museum of Fine Arts of Cultural Bureau, Hsinchu County. The opening ceremony was on April 22. Duration: 4/20-5/8.

April 20		“The 85th Tai Yang Art Special Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The opening ceremony was on April 23. Duration: 4/20-5/3.

April 29		To improve the park facilities and plaza pavement, provide the comprehensively friendly and wheelchair-accessible environment in the limited space, and return to the original design of Architect Wang Da-hong, “Central Plaza” of the hall’s “Interdisciplinary Value-adding Public Works Program” started to be open to the public in the afternoon of April 29.

May 5		The opening ceremony of “National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 50th Anniversary” was held. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng launched the animation APP to interact with Dr. Sun Yat-sen. He also unveiled Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s calligraphy work, “Tian Xia Wei Gong” and announced a series of memorial activities including developing “Roam with National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall App,” holding “The Exhibition of the Hall History for the 50th Anniversary,” “The Exhibition of the Hall Collection for the 50th Anniversary,” “Life Aesthetics: The Exhibition of Endless Art Journey,” “The Comedy: Renai Road 6,” and “The 50th Anniversary International Conference” and publishing the special issue of Journal of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall for the 50th anniversary.

May 6		To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the hall, the special exhibition of “Life Aesthetics: The Exhibition of Endless Art Journey” was held. Duration: May 4-30, 2022. (Venue: Tswei-heng Gallery, Jih-hsin Gallery, west side of Culture Corridors B1, east side of B1)

May 7		For the culture lecture, Executive Director of Seal Carving Society and Assistant Professor of Chinese Culture University, Gu Yao-hua, was invited to talk about “The Treasure of the Hall: A Brief Introduction to the Collected Artworks of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.”

May 14		Director-general Wang Lan-sheng hosted the ceremony. Deputy Mayor Tsai Ping-kun of Taipei City, Legislator Lin Yi-hua, former President Huang Kuang-nan of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Liu A-ron of Center for General Education, National Central University, Chairman Su Hsien-fa of Tainan Art Museum, and Director Chen Sheng-fu of Ming Hwa Yuan celebrated the beautiful 50 years of the hall together with the public.

May 21		For the first route of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “Tunghai University Architectural Tour,” Prof. Shyu Ming-song of Ming Chuan University did the in-depth guided tour and introduced the unique architectural space layout of Ieoh Ming Pei, Chen Chi-kwan, and Chang Chao-kang.

June 4		For the second route of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “Nanzih Export Processing Zone and Kaohsiung Refinery Plant Architectural Tour—from Haigo Shen to CPC Hongnan and Hongyi Dormitories,” Ming Chuan University's Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song gave an in-depth introduction.

June 5		For the third route of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone—from Wang Da-hong to Chen Chi-kwan,” Ming Chuan University's Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song gave an in-depth introduction.

June 11		“The 47th Taiwan-and-Japan Art Interexhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, visited the exhibition on June 11. Duration: 6/11-6/19.

June 18		“The Convergence of the Art Field: The Exhibition of the Professors of Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, visited the exhibition on June 19. Duration: 6/18-7/3.

June 18		For the fourth route of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “Taoyuan Guishan Architectural Tour-Wang Da-hong’s Prison Architecture,” Ming Chuan University's Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song gave an in-depth introduction.

June 24		“Universe．Microcosm—Hou Tsui-hsing Retrospective Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was on July 2. Duration: 6/24-8/7.

June 25		For the fifth route of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “Linkou Architectural Tour- “Roaming” and “Leaving Void” in Chi-Kwan Chen's Architecture,” Ming Chuan University's Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song gave an in-depth introduction.

July 2		For the culture lecture, Chair of Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, Bai Shi-ming, was invited to talk about “One Hundred Years of Taiwanese Arts.”

July 6		“Modern Eyes-The Exhibition of Architect Chang Chao-Kang Centennial” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on July 9 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Architects Tsai Yuan-liang and Chen Liang-chuan from EDS (International Environmental Dimension Studios), Supervisor Tseng Kuang-tsung, Executive Director Chiang Ya-chun, and Director Liang Ming-kang from Wang Da-hong Association for Architecture Research and Conservation, and our Director-general Wang Lan-shang. Duration: 7/6-8/14.

July 9		The Taiwan Association of Falun Dafa held “2022 Shen Yun Performing Arts in Taiwan” at the Auditorium. Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te and Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Tai-shan attended and enjoyed the performance.

July 14		The hall assisted the first prize (Chungshan Award) winners of “2021 Chungshan Youth Art Award” to attend “ART TAICHUNG 2022.” The press conference and preview were held on July 14. The distinguished guests including Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk, Taiwan Art Gallery Association Chairperson Chang Yi-Chung, Secretary General Yiu Wen-Mei, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the event to encourage the artists. Duration: 7/15-7/17.

July 15		All Music Theatre presented the musical “April Rain” at the Auditorium. Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te attended and enjoyed the performance.

July 20		“Tien Wen-pi－A Salute to Hundred Contemporary Artists Sculpture Traveling Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on July 23 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Chair Professor of National Taiwan Normal University, Liao Shiou-ping, Professor of Graduate School of Fine Arts, Lo Fong, Professor of Graduate School of Printmaking, National Taiwan University of Arts, Chung You-hui, former Dean of School of Fine Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts, Lin Chang-hu, Chairman of Today Art Group, Lin Fu-chuan, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 7/20-8/3.

August 6		For the culture lecture, Director Pan Fan of Asia University Museum of Modern Art was invited to talk about “Fifty Years of Cultural Exhibitions in Taiwan and the Role of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.”

August 6		For the seventh route of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “Religious Architecture in Taitung- From Priest Karl Freuler to Brother Felder Juilius,” Ming Chuan University’s Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song and Brother Augustin Büchel gave an introduction to Bethlehem Mission Society, designed by the Swiss priest Karl Freuler, and Hsiaoma, St. Nicolaus and Torik Catholic Church, designed by Brother Augustin Büchel.

August 7		For the eighth route of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “Architecture in Taitung- Finding Lu A-Yu,” Ming Chuan University’s Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song gave an in-depth introduction, introducing the old Taitung County Council and visiting the canteen of Taitung Sugar Factory and the old Beinan Township Office designed by Lu A-yu.

August 17		“The 46th National Oil Painting Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. Duration: 8/17-8/31.

August 17		“Refinement & Reflection—Kang Tai-sen Narrative Photography Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. Duration: 8/17-9/28.

August 20		For the second book lecture of “Wang Da-hong and an Emerging Generation of Architecture in Postwar Taiwan,” “‘Roaming’ and ‘Leaving Void’ in Chi-Kwan Chen’s Architecture,” Ming Chuan University’s Assistant Professor Shyu Ming-song and the PhD student of Chung Yuan Christian University, Huang Wei-ting, shared the exclusive architectural lexicons in Architect Chen Chi-kwan’s works.

August 25		“Living with Ruminations” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. Duration: 8/25-9/11.

September 3		“Return: The Semiotic Context of Liao Shiou-Ping’s Works” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on September 3 included: Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, former Senior Advisor to the President, Liao Liao-yi, former Minister of Council for Cultural Affairs, Chen Yu-shiou, former Minister of Culture, Hong Meng-qi, Director of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Liao Jen-I, Honorary Professor Wang Hsiu-hsiung and Honorary Prof. Cheng Shan-hsi of Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, Dean of Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts, Chiang Ming-shyan, Chairman of Tai-Yang Art Association, Wu Long-rong, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Su Hsien-fa, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 9/3-9/21.

September 3		For the culture lecture, Art Director of Guo Guang Opera Company, Prof. Wang An-chi, the professional Kun opera actor, Mr. Wen Yu-hang, and the young actor of martial character, Mr. Li Jia-de, were invited to talk about “Who Is the Emperor? The Creative Process of Guo Guang Opera Company’s A Tale of Royal Redemption.”

September 18		For the culture lecture, the scenarist Prof. Chao Hsueh-chun was invited to talk about “Sing all over the World without Regrets: I Write A Tale of Royal Redemption.” The famous young wenwulaosheng (civil and martial elderly male character) in Beijing opera, Mr. Sheng Chien, was invited to talk about “The Inner Creation of Characters: I Act in A Tale of Royal Redemption.”

September 22		The demonstration speech of the oil painting restoration series was held. The art restorer Kuo Chiang-sung talked about the cleaning oil painting.

September 24		National Association of Taiwan Electrical Appliance Association held “2022 Bring Love to Everyone Charity Concert.” Minister of the Interior Hsu Kuo-yung attended and appreciated the performance.

September 27		National Taiwan Normal University held “National Student Dance Competition Outstanding Performance Presentation” at the Auditorium. Political Deputy Minister of Education Tsai Ching-hwa attended and appreciated the performance.

October 8		“Beauty in the Extreme—Chin-lung Huang Solo Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on October 8 included: Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Legislator Chiang Yung-chang, Political Deputy Minister of Examination, Lee Lung-sheng, Director of National Museum of Taiwan Literature, Lin Chin-li, Chair of Department of Fine Arts of NTNU, Bai Shi-ming, former Vice President of NTNU, Chen Chiung-hua, former Chair of Department of Fine Arts of NTNU, Wang Che-hsiung, Professor of Graduate of Arts Management and Cultural Policy of NTUA, Liao Hsin-tien, Dean of College of Fine Arts of NTUA, Chen Kuang-yi, President of Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology, Lee Ta-wei, Chairman of Chung Yuan Christian University, Chang Kuan-cheng, Dean of Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts, Chiang Ming-shyan, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 10/8-11/23.

October 8		The hall presented the comedy, “Renai Road 6.” Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, attended and appreciate the performance.

October 13		“2022 Chinese Character Culture and Art Festival” was held at Bo-ai Gallery, Wen-hua Gallery, and Culture Corridors 1F, 2F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on October 15 included: former President Ma Ying-jeou, Chairman Liu Chao-shiuan and Consultant Yin Chi-ming of Foundation of Chinese Culture for Sustainable Development, Chairman H. Steve Hsieh of Taiwan Lottery, former Vice Premier Chiu Cheng-hsiung of Executive Yuan, Chairman Yang Shu-tang of The Republic of China Society for Calligraphy Education, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 10/13-10/26.

October 14		“2022 The 4th Chungshan Youth Academic Conference” was held at International Conference Hall, Daxia Building, School of Continuing Education, Chinese Culture University. Dean of College of Social Sciences of Chinese Culture University, Chao Chien-min, Director of Graduate Institute of Political Science of National Taiwan Normal University, Lin Hsien-sen, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the opening ceremony. The teachers and students from six schools, including National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, National Chengchi University, National Sun Yat-sen University, Chinese Culture University, and National Defense University participated. A total of 14 academic papers were published. More than a hundred people attended the conference.

October 15		The award-giving ceremony of the 57th Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting was organized by Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC. Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, attended the ceremony.

October 17		“2022 Taiwan Girls’ Day Film Appreciation and Symposium” was held, invinting the district office, village offices, and nearby residents of Xinyi District, Taipei City, to join the activity together. A guide was given before the film “La Bolduc” on gender equality was played. After the film, Assistant Professor Luo Yi-ping of Department of Education of Chinese Culture University was invited to lead the discussion and prize quiz. More than 30 audience had a deeper understanding about the issue of gender equality.

October 18		The demonstration speech of the oil painting restoration series was held. The art restorer Kuo Chiang-sung talked about the skills of color restoration and reconstruction.

October 21		Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Ministry of Culture, organized the award-giving ceremony of “The 57th Golden Bell Awards for the TV Industry-Television Show Categories.” Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te attended the ceremony.

October 22		Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Ministry of Culture, organized the award-giving ceremony of “The 57th Golden Bell Awards for the TV Industry-Drama Series Categories.” Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te and Political Deputy Minister Lee Ching-Hwi attended the ceremony.

October 26		“Emptiness & Serenity—the Tao Revisited by Yang Hsu-tang Calligraphy Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on October 30 included: former Minister of Culture, Hung Meng-chi, former Taipei City Deputy Mayor, Teng Chia-chi, President of General Institute of Chinese Culture and Art, Kao Chung-yun, Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy and Arts Foundation, Lian, Sheng-Yan, Vice Chairman of Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy Society, Chen Jia-ze, Calligrapher Tu Chung-kao, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 10/26-11/9.

October 29		“2022 Grand View Emerging Artists Award Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on October 29 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Professor of Graduate of Arts Management and Cultural Policy of NTUA, Liao Hsin-tien, Chairman of Grand View Culture & Art Foundation, Chen Tien-shun, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 10/29-11/13.

November 3-4		“The 50th Anniversary International Conference and Museum Forum” was held at Chungshan Lecture Hall with the topic of “Heritage, Innovation, and Promotion: The Half Century Retrospect and Prospect of the Research of Sunology,” inviting the scholars, experts, and museum professionals from Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Mainland China to participate. A total of 16 papers were published. The opening ceremony was presided over by Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. The conference was conducted on-site and remotely. More than a hundred people including the scholars and experts at home and abroad, museum staff, PhD and master students, and the general public attended the conference.

November 8		“2022 Foreign Students Chinese Public Speaking Competition” was held. There were 54 students from 16 countries attending the event. The competition topics included: “How to Break the Gender Stereotypes,” “Things I Want to Do Most After the Lockdown is Lifted,” “What Can We Do to Face Criticism?,” “Can We Tell White Lies?,” and “My View on Religious Beliefs in Taiwan.” The winner list was as follows: first place Pierce Johann Gissler Mc Donnell (US), second place Colby Clay Skaggs (US), third place Angel Javier Martinez Acevedo (US), fourth place Alexandra Leigh Berends (US). There were also 6 merit award winners.

November 12		In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 157th birth anniversary, Director-general Wang Lan-sheng led all staff to pay tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue.

November 12		In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 157th birth anniversary, former President Ma Ying-jeou, former Vice President Wu Den-Yih, and a total of 1022 people from 12 non-governmental groups including the elementary and secondary school teachers and students of Taipei Fuhsing Private School led by Chairlady Lee Yin Shiun-ying, visited the hall to pay floral tribute.

November 12		In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 157th birth anniversary, the hall especially invited “Resonance Ensemble” in collaboration with a singer to perform the Chinese, Taiwanese, and Hakka songs to the audience at the hall to show the art inclusiveness of various languages and practice Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s spirit of “The World is for All People.”

November 13		“View & Simulation—Lee Yi-han Painting Art Exhibition 2022” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on November 13 included: former Minister of Culture, Prof. Hung Meng-chi, former President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Huang Kuang-nan, Doctor of Art Criticism of NTNU, Prof. Tseng Chang-sheng, former Chair and Dean of Department of Fine Arts of NTNU, Prof. Yuan Chin-taa, and calligrapher Prof. Guo Wen-fu. Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, visited the exhibition on November 14. Duration: 11/13-11/20.

November 16		“The 40th Anniversary Members' Joint Display by Taiwan Seal Society” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on November 20 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, artist Chen Kun-i, Prof. Hsueh Ping-nan, and Director of Taiwan Seal Society, Chen Hung-mien. Duration: 11/16-11/30.

November 19		The Motion Picture Foundation, R.O.C. organized “The 59th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony and Red Carpet” at the hall. Minister of Culture, Li Yong-de, and Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Lee Ching-hwi, attended the ceremony.

November 20-25		Director-general Wang Lan-sheng led a visit to Yokohama Overseas Chinese School and was warmly received by Chair Lo Hung-chien, Vice Chair Kuang Kuang-chia, and President Tu Wen-chien of the school. The two sides had discussions and exchanges and visited the newly-completed teaching building. This visit not only benefited the international exchanges and cooperation with foreign friends but also enhanced the friendship and communication between Taiwan and Japan.

November 22-23		“The Research Forum on the Implementation of Tzu Chi Buddhist Thought in the International Community,” co-organized by our hall and Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology was held at the school. Our Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui, President of Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Lo Wen-jui, and CEO of Tzu Chi Education Foundation, Wang Pen-jung, gave speeches at the opening ceremony. There were 71 experts and scholars from 17 schools participating and a total of 37 papers published.

November 30		Ministry of Transportation and Communications Tourism Bureau held the major lantern ground-breaking ceremony of 2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival at the destined area of the hall. Tourism Bureau Director-general Chang Shi-chung, Secretary-general Chen Chih-ming of Taipei City Government, and Chief Wang Bing-lun of the hall’s Extension Service Division attended the ceremony.

December 2		The Ministry of Health and Welfare organized “National Volunteer Recognition Ceremony.” Premier Su Tseng-chang attended the ceremony to give a speech and awards.

December 3		“From Organic to Monumental—The Sculpture Exhibition of Chin-chih Kuo” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on December 30 included: Senior Advisor to the President, Wang Mao-hsiung, Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Director of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Liao Ren-yi, President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Chen Chih-cheng, the famous poet, Prof. Shi Mu-rung, the artist, Prof. Wang Hsiu-chi, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 2022/12/3-2023/2/12.

December 3		“Chen Jing-rung Retrospective Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors Gallery 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on December 3 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Chair Professor of National Taiwan Normal University, Liao Shiou-ping, former President of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Huang Kuang-nan, President of National Pintung University of Science and Technology, Chang Chin-lung, Dean of International College of Innovation and Industry Liaison, National Chung Hsing University, Dong Tse-ping, Secretary-general of Taiwan Art Gallery Association, You Wen-mei, Vice President of Public Television Service, Hsieh Gong-ling, Distinguished Professor of Department of Fine Arts, Huang Chin-lung, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Premier Su Tseng-chang, Minister Without Portfolio and spokesperson of Executive Yuan, Lo Ping-cheng, Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, and Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, visited the exhibition on December 10. Duration: 12/3-12/18.

December 3		For Culture Lecture, President of Vietnamese Club Taiwan and Lecturer of College of Foreign Languages and Literature, National Chengchi University, Ms. Trần Thị Hoàng Phượng, was invited to talk about “Cross the Cultural Barrier: Getting to Know More about Vietnam.”

December 10		“Liao Wu-jyh Motherland Creation Painting Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on December 10 included: Premier Su Tseng-chang, Minister Without Portfolio and spokesperson of Executive Yuan, Lo Ping-cheng, Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Director of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Liao Ren-yi, the art critic, Lee Chin-hsien, the artist, Liao Wu-jyh, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 12/10-12/25.

December 15		“2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival Main Lantern Placement Ceremony” was held at the central square of Chungshan Park. Director-General of The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Chang Shi-Chung, Deputy Secretary-general of Taipei City Government, Lin Yu-hung, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the prayer and main lantern placement ceremony.

December 23		“2022 Chung-Shan Youth Art Awards \| The Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on December 24 included: Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Su Hsien-fa, Prof. Lo Cheng-hsien of National Taiwan University of Art, Prof. Hsueh Ping-nan, Prof. Lin Chin-chung, Prof. Li Zong-ren, Chair of Department of Fine Arts, NTNU, Bai Shi-ming, Prof. Tan Kuo-chih of Chinese Culture University, Chairman of The Oil Painting Association, Yang Yung-fu, Director of Calligraphy Education Monthly, Tsai Ming-tzan, the famous calligrapher, Ms. Chen Jia-zi, the famous calligrapher and painter, Ms. Lin Shu-nu, Chairman Chang Yi-chun and Secretary-general You Wen-mei of Taiwan Art Gallery Association, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 12/23-112/1/15.

December 26		Chairman Hsu Ren-chuan and Datuk Chen Kun-huang led the 183 members of the Malaysia Youth Study Tour to Taiwan (Guan Moo Tuan) to visit our hall. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng received them in person. Besides paying a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue, they also sang the memorial song of Dr. Sun Yat-sen to express the respect and memory for Dr. Sun Yat-sen from the oversea Chinese.

December 28		“The Cold Flowers Grew in Old Cliffs─Bu Zi Art Collection Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on December 30 included: Director of Fo Guang Yuan Taipei Art Gallery, Master Miao Zhong, Chairman of HCS Calligraphy Foundation, Ho Kuo-ching, former Director of the Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture, Ms. Li Li-fang, the artist, Mr. Chen Kun-i, Prof. Tu Chung-Kao, Prof. Lin Chang-hu, Mr. Chen Yung-mo, Chairman of The Republic of China Society for Calligraphy Education, Yang Shu-tang, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 2022/12/28-2023/1/11.

December 28		The Ministry of Health and Welfare organized the 7th Ceremony for Golden-point Award of Apartment Complex. Minister Without Portfolio of Executive Yuan, Lin Wan-yi, and Minister of Health and Welfare, Hsueh Jui-yuan, attended the ceremony to give speeches and awards.

December 31		The Special Issue of Journal of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 50th Anniversary was published in memory of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the hall (1972-2022).

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January 6		“Breaking Through and Growing Up—Lu Chiung-hui Pastel/Oil Painting Solo Exhibition” was held at De-ming Gallery. Duration: 1/6-1/24。

January 10		Former vice-president, Lu Hsie-lien, appreciated “Medea: New Aspect” at the Auditorium。

January 15		“Liu Xing-chin Comics Creation World” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridor (1F). The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on January 15 included: Deputy Commissioner of Hakka Affairs Council, Fan Zuo-ming, the artist, Mr. Liu Xing-chin, and Director-general of our hall, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 1/15-1/31。

January 28		“Light the Lanterns and Pray for Blessings in the Year of Ox,” the epidemic-prevention propaganda and Chinese New Year lanterns exhibition, was held. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng, Deputy Director, and other chiefs lighted the lantern together. According to the rules of Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, the hall has enhanced the propaganda to the public: be sure to “wash hands frequently, wear masks, take temperature, and keep social distancing.” Let’s take the epidemic preventive measures well. Duration: 1/28-3/7。

January 30		“Life Force: Harnessing Pure Energy in Calligraphy and Tai Chi A Liao Chen-Hsiang 95th Year Retrospective Art Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distingushed guests attending the opening ceremony on January 30 included: Chairman Ho Kuo-ching of HCS Calligraphy Foundation, Prof. Lee Yu-chou of Department of Painting and Calligraphy Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts, Honorary Chairman Lian Sheng-yan of Danlu Calligraphy Society, Consultants Mr. Tseng An-tian and Mr. LinYan-ju, famous calligrapher Prof. Chen Wei-de, the artist Liao Chen-hsiang and Director-general of our hall, Wang Lan-sheng. Duarion: 1/30-3/14。

February 3		“2020 Chungshan Youth Art Award Traveling Exhibition” was held at Changhua County Art Museum. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on February 5 included Changhua County Magistrate, Wang Huei-mei, County Councilor, Li Bao-yin, Director of Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau, Zhang Que-fen, Chungshan Award judge representative, Prof. Ni Chao-lung, Chungshan Award winner of the calligraphy group, Chen Zhao-kun, Chairman of Changhua County Calligraphy Society, Wu Qi-lin, artisan Huang Ma-qing, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 2/3-2/28.

February 3		Former Secretary-general to the President, Mr. Wu Po-hsiung, attended “Buddha’s Light International 30 Anniversary Assembly” at our hall.

February 4		“Wang Hsiu-Chi’s Sculpture and Tsao Chin-Hsia’s Flower Art Joint Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on February 4 included: Former President Ms. Lu Hsiu-lien, Minister of the Interior, Hsu Kuo-yung, Minister of Veterans Affairs Council, Feng Shih-kuan, former National Policy Advisor to the President, Mr. Huang Shi-Cheng, the artist couple Prof. Wang Hsiu-chi and Ms. Tsao Chin-hsia, and our Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui. Duration: 2/4-2/23.

February 6		“2021 Taipei International Calligraphy Exhibition and Live Demonstration for Spring Festival” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony and the first writing on February 21 included Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Chairman of Chinese Culture for Sustainable Development, Liu Chao-shiuan, Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy Art Foundation, Lian Sheng-yan and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 2/6-2/24.

February 6		For the culture lecture, Vice Superintendent of NTU Hospital, Susan Shur-Fen Gau, was invited to talk about “When Children Have Emotional and Behavioral Problems.”

February 24		“Landscape Renovation (Central Plaza, Reflective Pool, and Sanzhangli Branch) Groundbreaking Ceremony” was held. Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, Director-general of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Liang Yung-fei, Director of Legislator Lin Yi-hua Service Office, Ou Jia-jun, architect Wang Shou-zheng, the village chiefs of the neighboring villages, and representatives of morning exercisers, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the ceremony.

February 24		“Landscape Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony and Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 96th Death Anniversary Series Activities Press Conference” was held.

February 26		“The 84th Taiyan Art Special Display” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on February 26 included: former Minister of Education, Wu Ching-ji, Director of Yang San Lang Art Museum, Yang Xing-lang, Director of Cultural and Tourism Bureau of Chiayi County, Xu You-ren, and our Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui. Duration: 2/26-3/14

February 27		“Two Sprites of The Wizard — Japan Taiwan International Art and Culture Exchange Exhibition” was held. Duration: 2/27-3/21

March 6		“2020 Chungshan Youth Art Award Traveling Exhibition” was held at Ksohsiung Cultural Center. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on March 6 included: Deputy Director of Beauru of Cultural Affair, Kaohsiung City Government, Jian Mei-ling, Kaohsiung City Councilor, Jian Huan-zong, senior artist in Kaohsiung, Mr. Chen Rui-fu, artist Prof. Hong Gen-shen, Mr. Chen Wen-long, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 3/6-3/23.

March 6		For the culture lecture, former Associate Dean of College of Social Siences, NTU, Prof. Chiu Rong-jeo, was invited to talk about “Transitional Justice and Democrative Development in Taiwan.”

March 12		“Never Give Up, In Memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Spirit: Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 96th Death Anniversary” was held. Our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng led the staff to pay tribute to the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. There were ten private groups attending the event.

March 12		To promote the heritage and development of eastern calligraphy and painting art, the hall specially invited ten important contemporary ink artists to co-paint the huge ink work featuring the landscape of Taiwan, “Taiwan Charm.” The participating artists, Liang Shiou-chung, Jiang Ming-xian, Huang Guang-nan, Lin Chang-de, Luo Zhen-xian, Tsai You, Chang Shen-hsi, Chiu Ting-fu, Lin Chang-hu, and Huang Tsai-sung, Director-general of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng unveiled the great work together.

March 12		“Create Green Life Together” for 2021 Arbor Day was held. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng gave the participating citizens1,500 saplings of osmanthus, azalea, and camellia to express the hall’s emphasis on greenness, energy conservation and carbon reduction. It is expected to create the happy and comfortable green life with the citizens.

March 12		“Never Give Up, In Memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Spirit: Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 96th Death Anniversary” was held. The volunteer chorus sang “The Gift of Love,” and Bird and Water Dance Ensemble performed “Dance the Light of Life.” The event was warm and touching.

March 19		The book giving activity was held. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng gave more than thousand research books on Sunology and painting volumes published by the hall to the visitors for free.

March 26		“Chen Chao-Pao-The Dynasty of Arts” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on March 27 included: Secretary General of Minister of Culture, Chen Teng-chin, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cheng Chien-jen and his wife, former president of NTUA, Prof. Huang Guang-nan, artist Prof. Chen Chao-pao and his wife and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 3/26-5/3.

March 27- 28		“Guided Tours to Wang Da-hong’s Historic Buildings” was held at National Cheng Kung University. Assistant Prof. of Ming Chuan University, Shyu Ming-song, and Ms. Huang Wei-ting guided the participants to several characteristic architectural works.

April 9		“Islamic Cultural Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridor 2F. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on April 9 included: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tsao Li-jey, Director of Department of West Asian and African Affairs, Ali Yang Syin-yi, Chairman of Chinese Muslim Association, Chang Ming-chun, Director of Muslim World League, Zhao Xi-lin, Director of The Sultanate of Oman Commercial Office, Sulaiman Bin Sultan Al-Mughairy, Director of The Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan, Ibrahim Ahmed, Director of The Jordanian Commercial Office, Nabeel Al-Tel, Representative of The Turkish Trade Office in Taipei, Muhammed Berdibek, Representative of Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan, Mohamed Omar Hagi Mohamoud, Representative of The Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei, Budi Santoso, Representative of Saudi Arabian Trade Office in Taipei, Adel Al Thaidi, Representative of The Brunei Darussalam Trade and Tourism Office in Taipei, Khairur Rizal Abd Majid, Deputy Representative of Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Al Fadil Adam, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 4/9-4/18.

April 9		To acquaint the teeangers living in the remote townships with the traditional culture and national history, Liberty Foundation arranged the 28 students and teachers of Class 901 in Shuang Xi High School, New Taipei City, to visit the hall. The receptionist of the hall guided them to “Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history” and “the historic construction of the hall.”

April 10		“Depicting Taiwan: 2021 Traveling Exhibition of the Collection from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was held at Taitung Living Art Center. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Director of National Taitung Living Art Center, Li Ji-chong, President of National Taitung University, Tseng Yew-min, Former Dean of College of Humanities, National Taitung University, Prof. Lin Yung-fa, Chair of Department of Art Industry, Lin Chang-rong, Prof. Ko Liang-chih, and the curator Prof. Gu Yao-hua. Duration: 4/10-5/3.

April 10		“A Guided Tour to Wang Da-hong’s Historic Buildings” was held at National Taiwan University. The PhD candidate of PhD Program of Cultural Heritage and Arts Innovation Studies, Taipei National University of the Arts, Ms. Li Si-wei, guided the participants to several characteristic architectural works.

April 17		“2020 Chungshan Youth Art Award Traveling Exhibition” was held at Hung Ken-shen Art Museum in Penghu. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on April 17 included: Punghu County Magistrate, Lai Feng-wei, Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Penghu County Government, Wang Guo-yu, judge representatives, Prof. Su Xian-fa and Prof. Hong Gen-shen, Chungshan Youth Art Award winner of ink group, Chen Shi-hang, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 4/17-5/17.

April 17		“A Guided Tour to Wang Da-hong’s Historic Buildings” was held at Academia Sinica. The research assistant of Wang Da-hong Association for Architecture Research and Conservation, Ms. Huang Wei-ting, guided the participants to several characteristic architectural works.

April 24		“A Guided Tour to Wang Da-hong’s Historic Buildings” was held. The professional guide, Ms. Xie Pei-ling, guided the participants to the hall building.

April 28		President Zhang Zhi-xiong of the indigenous Hongye Elementary School of the Atayal tribe, Renai Township, Nantou County, led a group of 38 people, including the school staff and students, to visit the hall for the cultural visit. The receptionist of the hall guided them to “Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s History” and “the historic construction of the hall.”

May 1-16		“Taiwan Painting Society 65 Anniversary Joint Display” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on May 1 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, the artist, Prof. Chen Ching-jung, Honorary Chairman of Taiwan Painting Society, Wu Liu, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 5/1-5/16.

May 1		The culture lecture was held, inviting the Vietnamese teacher, Ms. Nguyễn Thu Hằng, to talk about “My Eperience and Growth in Vietnam and Taiwan.”

May 7-14； July 13-August 1		“Beautiful Scene—Chang Ke-chi 70-year-old Elabrate Bird-and-Flower Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguisghed guests attending the opening ceremony on May 8 included: Prof. Ou Hao-nien of Chinese Culture University, Prof. Lin Chin-chung of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Su Feng-nan, Prof. Tsai You, Honorary Prof. Cheng Shan-hsi of National Taiwan Normal University, Prof. Liang Shiow-Chung, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 5/7-5/14, 7/13-8/1.

May 10-September 19		All programs of the Auditorium were cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

May 15-July 12		The hall was closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

May 17-August 9		In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the hall followed the measures of Ministry of Culture including separate offices, work-from-home, and extended flexible working hours.

June 2 & July 7		To avoid crowding during the epidemic prevention, the 6th and 7th meetings of the hall this year (2021) were convened through visual conference.

June 5		The exhibition, “Space, Culture, Craftsmanship: Exhibition for Mr. Wang Da-Hong’s Microscopic World of Architecture,” was held on line.

June 6		The speech, “Architect Cheng Yuan-chang- A Look at Mr. Wang Da-Hong’s Philosophy of Life and Design Details,” was held on line.

June 6		The speech, “Prof. Lai Shih-yao- Theme and Variation in Modernism: An Exploration of Wang Da-Hong’s Space Imagination in NTU campus,” was held on line.

July 13-31		In accordance with CECC’s extension of level-3 epidemic alert to July 26, the restrictions in the sectors including indoor museums were loosened conditionally. From July 13, the front hall, Dr. Sun Yat-sen History East and West Exhibition Room, Chungshan National Gallery, and some galleries were opened for the public to visit on reservation.

July 31		“Indigenous Peoples Day Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery, inviting the artists of different tribes to participate and manifesting the rich culture and history of the indigenous peoples in Taiwan. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on July 31 included: Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, Chairperson of Indigenous Peoples Commission, Icyang・Parod, members of Indigenous Historical Justice and Transitional Justice Committee, Chen Ming-jian, Laising Sawawan, bo:ong a para:in, Magaitan・Lhkatafatu, Daong・Cinceng・Maibol, Kimi Sibal, Hla'alua Mai, Kanakanavu・Kacopuana・Upa, Daway Abuk, Dongi Kacaw, Mamauwan, curator Masao Aki, Director-general of Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture, Chen Chi-ming, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 8/1-8/11.

August 10-31		In accordance with the policies of the CDC and Ministry of Culture, the hall is partly open from August 10. Besides the reservation, the visitors can also apply for entry on the scene.

August 14		“The 45th Oil Painting Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on August 14 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Chairman of Cathay United Bank Foundation, Lee Ming-hsien, Chairman of Tai-Yang Art Association, Wu Long-rong, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Su Hsien-fa, former Vice President of Judicial Yuan, Hsieh Tsay-chuan, his wife Lin Mei-chu, Director of Graduate Institute of Museum Studies, Taipei National University of the Arts, Liao Jen-i, Chairman of Oil Painting Association of the R.O.C., Yang Yong-fu, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 8/14-8/30.

August 14-15		The guided tour in memory of Architect Wang Da-hong was held: “Guided Tours to Wang Da-hong’s Historic Buildings-From Hong Lu to National Taipei University of Technology.”

August 20		The Epidemic Prevention Famous Artists Invitation Exhibition: “Inspire People’s Hearts with Great Love from Art” was held at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on August 21 included: Senior Specialist of Department of Arts Development, Ministry of Culture, Liu Mei-zhi, Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy Art Foundation, Liang Sheng-yan, consultant of Chinese Calligraphy Association, Tseng An-tian, Honorary Professor of National Taiwan University of Arts, Luo Jen-shien, famous photographer, Zhuang Ling, famous calligrapher, Chang Bing-huang, Chairman of Big Media Today, Xin Peng-xiang, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 8/20-8/29.

August 20		“Tracing the Roots through Sculpture-PU TIAN-SHENG 110th Birthday Memorial Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on September 5 included: Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Legislator Su Chiao-Hui, Director-general of National Museum of History, Liao Hsin-Tien, Professor of National Cheng Kung University, Xiao Qiong-rui, sculptor Pu Hao-ming, Director of P.T.S. Sculpture Memorial Museum, Pu Hao-zhi, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 8/20-10/19.

September 1		“Flower and Fruit Aesthetics of Jianan Plain—Mei-Hsien Huang’s Oil Painting Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests including Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Legislator Huang Guo-shu, Chairman of National Arts and Culture Foundation, Lin Man-li, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng visited the exhibition and appreciate the works. Duration: 9/1-9/22.

September 2		“Taiwan Sculpture Association Members' Joint Display” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on September 5 included: Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Honorary Chairman of Taiwan Sculpture Association, Wang Hsiu-chi, Chairman Chen Chi-chuan, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 9/2-9/22.

September 4		For the culture lecture, Nguyễn Thanh Nhi, a Vietnamese wife in Taiwan and Chairman of International Jelly Flower Soceity, was invited to talk about “Turnover Life.”

September 4 & September 26		Two book lectures in memory of Architect Wang Da-hong were held: “Why Should We Know Architect Wang Da-hong: Reading Architect Wang Da-hong 1942-1995” was held on September 4, inviting Assistant Prof. Shyu Ming-song of Ming Chuan University to do the guided reading for the audience. “Wang Da Hong’s Literary World: Reading Phantasmagoria” was held on September 26, inviting Assistant Prof. Shyu Ming-song of Ming Chuan University and famous translator Mr. Ni An-yu to be the attendees of the conversation.

September 6		Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je, accompanied by Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng, and guided by the exhibition artist, Chuang Chih-hui, visited “Chuang Chih-hui Solo Exhibition—Memory is a Kind of Trap.” National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall as a city-designated historic site is expected to undergo the major renovation in 2023. Besides visiting the exhibition, Mayor Ko also inquired about the censorship schedule of the “contingency plan” of cultural heritage undertaken by Department of Cultural Affairs.

September 25		“Chang Jing 86-year-old Art Creation Reflection Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on September 25 included: Minister of Examination, Hsu Shu-hsiang, Administrative Deputy Minister of Education, Lin Teng-chiao, Political Deputy Minister of Civil Service Protection & Training Commission, Lue Jen-der, President of China University of Technology, Tang Yen-po, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 9/25-10/12.

September 25		The award-giving ceremony of the 56th Golden Bell Awards for Broadcasting organized by Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC, was grandly held at our hall at 7PM. Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, and Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Lee Ching-hwi, attended the ceremony.

October 1-October 31		In response to “Taiwan Girls’ Day,” “The Month of Female Artists” was organized with four female artists’ exhibitions in October: “Floating Life in the Rhythm—Chen Mei-chu Solo Exhibition,” “The Scenery in the Mind —Shao Wen-feng Oil Painting Solo Exhibition,” “Yau Feng Modern Ink Creation Exhibition,” and “Aesthetic Between Cubism & Expressionism—The Exhibition of Sun Mei-hua.”

October 2		Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Ministry of Culture, organized the award-giving ceremony of “The 56th Golden Bell Awards for the TV Industry.” Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te and Political Deputy Minister Lee Ching-Hwi attended the ceremony.

October 2		“Stride Forward—The Calligraphy Exhibition of Huang Kuo-shu” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. Duration: 10/2-10/31.

October 5		“2020 Staff’s and Volunteers’ Artworks Exhibition of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was held at Tswei-heng Gallery. Duration: 10/5-10/27.

October 10		“When the Great Way Prevails-The 110th Anniversary of Xinhai Revolution Conference” was held. The distinguished guests included: Vice Chairman Lin Chen-kuo of Sun Yat Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Prof. Shao Zong-hai of Dr. Sun Yat Sen Research Center, Chairman Gui Heng-cheng of Democracy Foundation, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng.

October 13		The culture lecture invited Hua Pei, Leader of Flute Cat 101 to talk about “The Development and History of Flute & Cross-Field Art.”

October 15		“2021 Chungshan Youth Academic Conference” was held at National Cheng Chi University. The distinguished guests included: Vice President of NCCU, Chao Yi, Vice Chairman of Sun Yat Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Lin Chen-kuo, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng.

October 17		Premier Su Tseng-chang and Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te vivisted “Tracing the Roots through Sculpture—PU TIAN-SHENG 110th Birthday Memorial Exhibition.”

October 23		The culture lecture invited Prof. Brian Tsong-Hour Chen of The Graduate School of Architecture, China University of Science and Technology, to talk about “Good Luck Comes with Healthy Living: Preventive Healthcare about Living during the Pandemic.”

October 30		“Classic & Trend—Tsai Ming-tzann Calligraphy Art Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was on October 30. Duration: 10/30-12/6.

November 4		“China Calligraphy Socity 60th Anniversary International Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery, Wen-hua Gallery, and Culture Corridors 1F and 2F. Duration: 11/4-11/21.

November 4		The academic conference “National Governance and Sustainable Development: National Defense and Livelihood” was held. Dean Chen Yu-lin of Fu Hsing Kang College, NDU, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the conference.

November 4		The hall organized “2021 Taiwan Girls’ Day Film Appreciation and Symposium” together with Guang Fu Elementary Shool and invited Prof. Lin Cheng-yu of Department of Radio, Television & Film, Shih Hsin University, to do the guided reading at the symposium.

November 5		Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center organized “Tibetan Culture and Art Festival: Tibetan Kora.” Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te and Deputy Minister of Culture Hsiao Tsung-huang attended and appreciated the performance.

November 6		For the culture lecture, the teacher specializing in I Ching (Book of Changes), Mr. Liu Jun-zu, was invited to talk about “Reflection on Classics under the Pandemic.”

November 12		The Series Activities in Memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 156th Birth Anniversary were held. ”Director-general Wang Lan-sheng led all staff to pay tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue. Besides, former President Ma Ying-jeou, former Vice President Wu Den-wih, and 16 private groups including 843 people also visited the hall to pay floral tribute.

November 12		On Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 156th birth anniversary, the hall specially invited Guo Guang Opera Company of National Center for Traditional Arts to present the well-known performance of “Sanchakou (Crossroad)” to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary spirit in founding the nation.

November 13		“Depicting Taiwan—An Exhibition of the Collection from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 2021” was held at Tainan Art Museum Building 1. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on November 20 included: Chairman Su Hsien-fa of Tainan Art Museum, Honorary Chairman Chen Huei-Tung, Director Lin Yu-chun, artists Prof. Tsai Mao-sung, Prof. Chang Shen-hsi, Prof. Huang Tsung-yi, Mr. Chen Hung-mien, Prof. Wang Yuan-tung, Prof. Shen Cheng-Chieng, Ms. Wang Ling-lan, Mr. Fang Yan, curator Prof. Gu Yao-hua, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 11/13-2022/3/20.

November 13		“2021 The Practice of The World For All People and Great Love-Sun Yat-sen’s Thought and Contemporary Academic Conference” was held. Deputy Minister Chiu Chui-Cheng, of Mainland Affairs Council, President Lo Wen-jui of Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Chairman Hung Chuan-hu of The ROC Society of Ethnicity and Multiculturalism, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the conference.

November 14		Teco Technology Foundation organized “2021 Taiwan Aboriginal Music Festival.” President of Control Yuan, Chen Chu, attended the performance.

November 16		The hall organized “2021 Foreign Students Chinese Public Speaking Competition,” which attracted 33 students from 11 countries to participate. The competition included the five topics: “Taiwanese ‘Excuse Me’ Culture,” “The Chinese Catchwords Not in Textbooks,” “Reflection on a Piece of News,” “Something I’ve Learned from COVID-19,” and “How I Face Loneliness.” The winner list was announced: first place柏安達 (US), second place慈仁塔青 (India), third place前本兼辰Maemoto Kentatsu (Japan), fourth place華靈澤(UK); 6 merit award winners: 傑閔(US), 尹芯愛(Thailand), 森本真紀Morimoto Maki (Japan), 裴氏焰姮 (Vietnam), 樊博聞 (Peru) and Ishida Tabibito石田旅人 (Japan).

November 17		The academic conference of “2021 The Practice of The World For All People and Great Love” was held in Hualien. President Lo Wen-jui of Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the conference.

November 18		The public toilet of the hall was granted the benchmarking award in the public toilet evaluation of 2021 by Taipei City Government. The director of Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government, Liu Ming-lung, gave the award.

November 26		“2021 2021 CHUNG-SHAN YOUTH ART AWARDS: The EXHIBITION” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridor 1F. The award-giving and opening ceremony took place on November 27. Duration: 11/26-12/6.

November 27		The Motion Picture Foundation, R.O.C. organized “The 58th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony. Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te and Political Deputy Minister Lee Ching-Hwi attended the ceremony.

December 4		For the culture lecture, Prof. Chou Yang-shan of Graduate Institute of National Development and Mainland China Studies, Chinese Culture University, was invited to talk about “On the Democratic Transition in Central and Eastern Europe.”

December 4~December 5		“2021 Taiwan SDGs Action Days” was organized by Legislative Yuan UN Sustainable Development Goals Advisory Council and National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Paper Windmill Theater was commissioned to plan the performances and activities. On December 4, President Tsai Ing-wen and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Yuan, Tsai Chi-chang, visited the opening ceremony and gave a speech. Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, Political Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs, Tseng Wen-sheng, Minister of Environmental Protection Agency, Chang Tzi-Chin, and our Director-general, Wang Lan-sheng, attended the event.

December 5		“Light Up the Future: The 6th Andrew Charity Association Children Charity Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. Duration: 12/5-12/22.

December 10		“For the Love of this Land—Shiy De-Jinn Retrospective” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. Duration: 12/10-12/20.

December 11		“Heritage and Innovation—Shih Chun-mao 80 Calligraphy Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. Duration: 12/11-2022/1/17.

December 23		“Treasures from the Jade Chime Pavilion: An Exhibition in Memory of Dr. Chin Hsiao-yi” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. Duration: 12/23-111/1/23.

December 28		Mongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center, Ministry of Culture, organized “2021 Tibetan Cultural and Art Festival- Sand Mandala Art Exhibition.” Political Deputy Minister of Culture, Hsiao Tsung-huang, attended and appreciated the performance.

2020

2023-11-20

January 4		“Conceptural Artwork Created by Anne Cho―Landscape Blue-and-White Porcelain Solo Exhibition” was held at De-ming Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Minister of Veterans Affairs Council, Feng Shi-kuan, Chairman of Public Television Service, Chen Yu-xiu, and Director-general of Coast Guard Administration, Chen Guo-en. Political Deputy Minister of Ministry of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, also visited the exhibition. Duration: 1/4-1/14

January 4		“The 10th Anniversary of the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Political Deputy Minister of Ministry of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang Guang-nan, professors Liao Xiu-ping, Wang Xiu-xiong, Chen Yin-hui, Gu Chong-guang, Xie Li-fa, Jiang Ming-xian, and Zheng Chang-sheng, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 1/4-1/15.

January 4		“The First Retrospective Exhibition of Lois Kuo” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Political Deputy Minister of Ministry of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, Director of School of Continuing Education, Chinese Culture University, Pan Hui-min, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 1/4-2/2.

January 4		For the culture lecture, the famous calligrapher, Xue Ping-nan, was invited to talk about “On the Creation of Calligraphy and Seal Carving.”

January 8		Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun, received the three winners of “2020 Chung-Shan Youth Art Award”: Mr. Wu Hong-jun from the ink group, Mr. Wu Qi-lin from the calligraphy group, and Ms. Cai Han-ting from the oil painting group.

January 8		President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, visited “Conceptural Artwork Created by Anne Cho―Landscape Blue-and-White Porcelain Solo Exhibition” at De-ming Gallery accompanied by the researcher of our hall, Zou Qiu-qiang.

January 14		Our hall co-hosted the 2020 spring festival couplets writing event “Ink Play and Lantern Display in the Year of Rat” together with Buddhist Association of the Republic of China and The Republic of Chinese Society for Calligraphy Education, inviting seventy elites including Counselor of Ministry of Culture, Fang Zhi-xu, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, to complete the first-writing together. On the scene there were 109 calligraphers writing spring couplets and giving them to the public. Besides, the calligraphers Xue Ping-nan, Chen Kun-yi, Guo Fang-zhong, Cai Ming-zan, and Master Jing Yao were invited to offer their calligraphy works, which were printed into 2,500 spring couplets to be given to the public and the disadvantaged residents.

January 15		President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, visited “From Lines to Network: Chen Cheng-po’s Collection of Painting and Calligraphy” at Chungshan National Gallery accompanied by our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei.

January 15		Our Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui, led the colleagues to join the banquet for the elderly living alone held by Federation for the Welfare of the Elderly to give the lucky draw gifts and 300 copies of printed spring couplets.

January 16		The researcher of our hall, Zou Qiu-qiang, led the colleagues and the teachers and students of the lifestyle aesthetics classes to visit Senior Services and Daycare Center, Xinyi District, Taipei City, give 100 copies of printed spring couplets to the elders on the scene and accompany twenty demented elders to write spring couplets and chat with each other.

January 17		The lighting ceremony of “Lantern Festival Celebration, Painted Lantern Exhibition” was held. The famous calligrapher and painter, Prof. Lin Chang-hu, legislator Jiang Nai-xin, Vice President of National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, Cai Yong-wen, famous hostess, Yu Xiu-zhi, Principal of Guang Fu Elementary School, Taipei City, Ding Yi-hang, Village chief of Zheng Sheng Li, Daan District, Chen Xiu-lan, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, lighted up the 120 painted lanterns together. The students of National Taiwan College of Performing Arts gave the performance “Gongs and Drums to Celebrate Festival.” At the same time, 110 artists including the professors, Lin Chang-hu, Xu Min-xiong, Zhao Song-yun, and Bai Zong-ren, and the winners of 2019 Chung-Shan Youth Art Award, Ms. Cai Han-ting, Mr. Hu Xian-wen, and Mr. Yang Zheng-hao were invited to paint the brand new lanterns, which were exhibited on the surrounding corridors and at the hall from January 17 to February 16. There were 200 eco lanterns given to the participants on the scene.

January 18		“Membership Charity Joint Display by China Pacific Asia Watercolor Art Association” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Director of Rotary District 3523, Qiu Hong-ji, Chairman of Creative Oil Painting Society of R.O.C., Su Hsien-fa, Chairman of Chinese Asia-Pacific Watercolor Association, Hong Dong-biao, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 1/18-2/9.

January 18		First Lady of former President Ma Ying-jeou, Chow Mei-ching, and Political Deputy Minister of Ministry of Education, Fan Sun-lu, visited our hall to enjoy the performance of “Concert Feast Night.”

January 19		Director-general of Department of Teacher and Art Education, Ministry of Education, Zheng Yuan-quan, and Deputy Director-general of Youth Development Administration, Wang Yu-qun, and Director-general of National Taiwan Arts Education Center, Wu Jin-jin, visited our hall to enjoy the performance of “Concert Feast Night.”

January 21		“Little Tour Guides to Historic Sites” was held. Our hall was designated as the historic site of the city, which was announced by Taipei City Government on May 3, 2019. By sticking to the spirit that historic heritage and cultural education should take roots, we specially trained twenty little tour guides from the elementary and junior high schools in Taipei City to join the guide service together.

January 31		To greet Lantern Festival and strengthen the propaganda to the public about the preventive measures against COVID-19, our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, gave out 300 hand-made epidemic-prevention eco lanterns at the main entrance corridor. The Chinese orchestra of Taipei Municipal Guangfu Elementary School was arranged to give the performance on the scene. Besides, the teacher, Huang Qing-yuan, and the students of the lifestyle aesthetics classes painted and made inscriptions on the small lanterns with the slogan of “wash hands frequently, wear face masks, and take temperature.”

February 1		For the culture lecture, winner of Broadcast Golden Bells Awards and famous writer, Ms. Yu Xiu-zhi, was invited to talk about “Fly Bravely against the Wind.”

February 2		“2020 Taipei International Calligraphy Exhibition and Demonstration for Spring Festival” was held at Wen-hua Gallery.

February 4		The public hearing of “National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Landscape Renovation Plan” took place and was hosted by Director-general Liang Yung-fei. The attendants included: Section Chief of Ministry of Culture, Zhan Jia-hui, Senior Executive Officer, Chen Shi-hao, and department representatives of Taipei City Government, Councilor of Taipei City Council, Wang Hong-wei, Architect Wang Shou-zheng, and village chiefs, Ma Nian-Ci, Wu Jian-dem and Chen Xiu-lan, local residents, and representatives of morning exercisers. The attendants all reached the consensus regarding the plan proposed by our hall (including not removing the fences). The meeting conclusion was sent to Taipei City Government for the cultural heritage, urban design, and tree protection reviews.

February 7		To promote gender equality, “Taipei Female West Painting Society 42nd Joint Display” was held at De-ming Gallery. The works of 45 female artists aged from thirty to ninety were exhibited. The exhibition contents were abundant and diverse. Duration: 2/7-2/23.

February 11		“Tsai Chun-chang Ink Painting Solo Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery.

February 13		“2020 Hidden Dragon, Do Not Act: Lin Chang-Hu Ink Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition” was held at Chung-shan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Vice President of Legislative Yuan, Tsai Chi-chang, Legislator Huang Guo-shu, former Minister of Culture, Hong Meng-qi, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang Guang-nan, Dean of Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts, Liao Xiu-ping, Director of National Museum of History, and our Director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 2/13-3/24.

March 6		For the series activities of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 95th Death Anniversary, “The Great Man Music Feast,” Music Department of Chinese Culture University was invited to give the performance. President of Chinese Culture University, Shyu Shing-ching, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei attended.

March 7		“2019 Chungshan Youth Art Award Work Exhibition” was held at Taichung City Dadun Cultural Center. Duration: 2/29-3/18.

March 7~April 28		“Taiwan Female Artists’ Artworks Exhibition from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall’s Collections” was held, exhibiting the Taiwanese female artists’ works collected in our hall. The works were created during the years from 1983 to 2018, including ink paintings, calligraphy works, oil paintings, watercolor paintings, and prints and highlighting the female creative power. The artists range from the senior aged almost ninety to the new star of Chungshan Youth Art Awards in the twenties. The age difference is over sixty years, which carries the deep meaning of art heritage and time innovation.

March 10		To strengthen the epidemic preventive measures, the opening ceremony of “Taiwan Female Artists’ Artworks Exhibition from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall’s Collections” was cancelled and replaced with the small symposium of artists. The artists, Liang Xiu-zhonh, Xie Ji-yun, Lin Yun-qi, Meng Zhao-guang, Huang Yan-rong, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei attended.

March 12		“Chungshan Charisma Revisited: Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 95th Death Anniversary Series Activities” was held. Our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, led all colleagues to pay tribute to the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. There were 12 non-governmental organizations attending.

March 12		The activity of Arbor Day “Seeding with Hopes, Extending Happiness” was held. Through the tree-planting exercise “Love Trees all over the World,” the public can take some exercise. By cooperating with Forestry Bureau, our hall gave out 1,500 little trees and invited “Queen of Tree-Planting” from Tse-Xin Organic Agriculture Foundation, Ms. Cheng Li-yi, to share her experience. Our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, attended.

March 12		For the series activities of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 95th Death Anniversary, “The Great Man Music Feast,” the string orchestra and percussion ensemble of Department of Music, National Taiwan University of Arts, gave the performance together. Our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, attended.

March 26		“The 83rd Taiyang Art Special Display” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. Duration: 3/26-4/22.

March 28		“Reflection of Landscape and Mind--Chang Shan-xi Ink Painting Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. Duration: 3/28-5/5.

January 30~March 31		To prevent COVID-19, six epidemic prevention emergency response meetings were convened before the end of March. “National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Epidemic Prevention Plan in Response to COVID-19” was made.

April 1~April 22		“National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Epidemic Prevention Plan in Response to COVID-19” was made on February 10 and amended twice on April 1 and April 22.

April 6		To lower the infection risk, the thermal imaging body temperature detection equipment was installed at the three entrances and exits of the hall.

April 11		“2019 Chungshan Youth Art Award Work Exhibition” was held at Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County. Duration: 4/11-4/27.

April 12~May 7		To implement the social distancing measures of Central Epidemic Command Center, the hall strengthened the advocacy of the new epidemic preventive measures to the exercise groups on the corridor and the exhibition groups in the hall.

April 13~May 6		To respond to the epidemic and avoid gathering, the colleagues’ simulation exercises of working in the different locations were conducted.

April 13~May 16		From April 13 to May 16, the chiefs on duty led the security guards and colleagues to express health concern for the public taking exercise around the hall and promote the epidemic preventive measures including the messages of keeping the proper social distance and wearing face masks during the two periods from 7AM to 8AM and from 8AM to 9 Am on one week day and one weekend day every week.

April 17~April 24		To maintain the lake water quality and avoid the utrophication as a result of the high temperature in summer from affecting the ecology, the silt cleaning operation is regularly arranged for Lake Tswei, Chungshan Park, so that the visitors to the hall will enjoy the more comfortable landscape and activity space.

April 23		“Landscape Improvement Project Counseling Meeting” was convened and hosted by Director-general Liang, inviting the scholars and experts of landscape, cultural heritage, architectural design, and tree protection to offer the opinions and counseling to the divisions of the hall for the reference of the landscape improvement design.

May 6		To avoid gathering during the period of epidemic prevention, the video conference system has been set up, and the 7th hall meeting was convened through video conferencing.

May 8		“2020 Staff’s and Volunteers’ Artworks Exhibition of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was held at Tswei-heng Gallery. Director-general Liang Yung-fei shared the creative skills with the participating staff and volunteers. Duration: 5/8-6/7.

May 9		“Modern Contemporary Dunhuang—Chang Chen-Yu's New Buddhist Painting” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. Duration: 5/9-5/24.

May 9		“Flourishing in the Afterglow-Exhibition of Calligraphy and Seal Engraving by Hsueh Ping-Nan” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests visiting the exhibition included: Legislator, Huang Guo-shu, academician of Academia Sinica, Tseng Yong-Yih, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang Guang-nan, former deputy director of National Palace Museum, Prof. Lin Bo-ting, chairman of the Mandarin Daily, Jiang Zhu-jun, famous writer, Liu Yong, and our Director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 5/9-6/16.

May 16		The simple but warm celebration of the 48th anniversary of the hall, “National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 48, Happy SPA,” was held. Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, gave a speech and prayed for blessings in fighting against the epidemic together with the public.

May 19		Director-general Liang Yung-fei and Prof. Hsueh Ping-nan were interviewed by the hostess of Police Broadcasting Service, Yin Jie-feng, talking about “Flourishing in the Afterglow-Exhibition of Calligraphy and Seal Engraving by Hsueh Ping-Nan” held at Chungshan National Gallery.

May 20		“Melody of Formosa Arts—2020 Traveling Exhibition of the Collection from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was held at Culture and Tourism Bureau, Miaoli County Government. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on May 25 included: Deputy Magistrate of Miaoli County Government, Deng Gui-ju, Director of Culture and Tourism Bureau, Miaoli County Government, Lin Yan-fu, the curator of the exhibition, Prof. Xiong Yi-jing of Department of Calligraphy and Painting Arts, Chang Jung Christian University, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 5/20-6/9。

May 25		Director-general Liang Yung-fei visited the artist, Principal Zhang Qiu-tai, at Gongguang, Miaoli, and talked about art and creation.

June 7~June 14		“A Guided Tour to Wang Da-hong’s Historic Buildings” was held, and Professor of Ming Chuan University, Xu Ming-song, and Ms. Xie Pei-ling, from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, led the guided tour respectively. The guided tour to National Taiwan University was on June 7. The guided tour to Academia Sinica and National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was on June 14. Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui, researcher Zou Qiu-qiang, and the citizens participated together.

June 9		President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, visited “Flourishing in the Afterglow-Exhibition of Calligraphy and Seal Engraving by Hsueh Ping-Nan” and “There is a Time—Memorial Exhibition of Li Chi-mao 's Ink Figure Painting,” accompanied by the artist, Mr. Hsueh Ping-nan, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei.

June 11~June 24		Our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, visited the ten important artists, including Wang Lan-Hsiung, A-Sun Wu, Liao Shiou-ping, Su Hsien-fa, Chen Kun-I, Huang Guang-nan, Chen Hui-tung, Ni Chao-long, Hsueh Ping-nan, and the wife of Li Chi-mao, Zhang Guang-zheng, to express his respect and concern for the safety of the artists’ art works storage environment.

June 13		“Tainan Excellent Artists’ Tour Exhibition the Legend of Hongwacuo Three Excellent Artists of Tainan：Chen Tsing-fang, Lin Chih-hsin, Lin Jung-te’s Joint Tour Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery. Duration: 6/13-6/28.

June 16		Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, visited “There is a Time—Memorial Exhibition of Li Chi-mao 's Ink Figure Painting” and “Flourishing in the Afterglow-Exhibition of Calligraphy and Seal Engraving by Hsueh Ping-Nan”

June 17		“2020 China Calligraphy Society Membership Joint Display” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. Legislative Speaker, Yu Shyi-kun, visited the exhibition on June 28. Duration: 6/17-7/1.

June 20		“The 15th Membership Joint Display of ROC Seal-engraving Association” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. Duration: 6/20-7/1.

June 20		“The Thundering Fame of Color Ink Painting—Du Deng-yin 95-year-old Retrospective Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. Duration: 6/20-7/28.

June 30		“Melody of Formosa Arts—2020 Traveling Exhibition of the Collection from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was held as Changhua County Art Museum. Duration: 6/30-7/12.

July 1		“Poetic Landscape．The Beauty of Penghu—Lee Ming-tsung Photo Touring Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on July 1 included Ms. Guo Mei-zhen, wife of Penghu County Magistrate Lai Feng-wei, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 7/1-7/15.

July 2		“Landscape Design Professionals Consultation Meeting for the Landscape Renovation Plan” was held at the hall. Director-general Liang Yung-fei hosted the meeting inviting the scholars and experts of landscape, architectural design, tree protection, and gardening to exchange opinions with the administrative sectors of the hall.

July 4		“Watercolor Painting• Martial Arts: Taiwan Watercolor Painting Association 50th Anniversary & Taiwan and Japan Exchange Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on July 4 included: Political Deputy Minister of Ministry of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, the past chairpersons including Wang Zhi-cheng, Lin Ren-jie, and Huang Jin-long, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 7/4-7/15.

July 4		For the culture lecture, former Minister of Culture, Mr. Hong Meng-qi, was invited to talk about “The Beauty of Traditional Chinese Calligraphy and Painting.”

July 7		“2020 Chungshan Youth Academic Conference” with the theme of “Sunology and Contemporary Development of Taiwan” was held for the academic presentation and exchange between the PhD and MA students of colleges and universities and the young scholars. Director-general, Liang Yung-fei, President of China University of Technology, Tang Yen-po, former member of Control Yuan, Li Bing-nan, and former President of National Quemoy University, Li Jin-zhen, attended the conference.

July 11~July 18		A Guided Tour to Wang Da-hong’s Historic Buildings” was held, and Professor of Ming Chuan University, Xu Ming-song, and the volunteer of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Ms. Li Tai-zhen, led the guided tour respectively. The guided tour to National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Academia Sinica was on July11. The guided tour to National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was on July 18.

July 16~July 19		National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall for the first time assisted the first prize (Chungshan Award) winner of “2019 Chungshan Youth Art Award” to participate in “2020 ART TAICHUNG” to build the platform of art economy. Deputy Director-general of our hall, Yang Tong-hui, attended the opening ceremony on July 16. Minister of Culture, Lee Yung-te, visited “2020 ART TAICHUNG” on July 18 to encourage the three Chungshan Award winners participating in the exhibition. The other distinguished guests visiting the exhibition included Legislator Huang Guo-shu, Chairman of Taiwan Art Gallery Association, Zhong Jing-xin, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei.

July 18		“Yu You-ren Calligraphy Heritage Exhibition— Commemorating Yu You-ren 141 Birthday Anniversary & Standard Cursive Art Exchange” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on July 19 included: Chairman of Chinese Calligraphy Art Foundation, Lian Sheng-yan, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang Guang-nan, Chairman of HCS Calligraphy Foundation, He Guo-qing, Professor of National Taiwan University of Arts, Xue Ping-nan, Chairman of Chinese Standard Cursive Script Association, Zheng Jin-zhang, Director of Police Broadcasting Service, Xun Jie-ci, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 7/18-8/2.

July 25		“Chaser of Light and Shadow—Li Wen-je Solo Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. Duration: 7/25-8/9.

July 29		The member of Control Yuan, Fan Xun-lu, and Director of Department of Teacher and Art Education, Zheng Yuan-quan, visited the hall to appreciate the performance of “2020 Taiwan Aborigines Music and Dancing Festival.”

July 31		Legislator Su Zhi-fen visited the hall to appreciate the performance of “2020 Classic Arts Festival.”

August 3		“2020 National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Art Collection Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridor(2F). Wen-hua Gallery Duration: 7/31-8/11. Culture Corridor (2F) Duration: 7/31-9/10.

August 5		“Taiwan International Watercolor Association Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The opening ceremony was on August 9. Duration: 8/5-8/17.

August 8		The opening ceremony of the series activities of “Music in Exhibition Space” in 2020 was held. The professional music team of three young female harp, erhu, and pipa musicians was invited to give the performance.

August 8		Since the opening of the hall forty-eight years ago, it is the first time to hold the culture lecture at Auditorium with 2500 seats. Chairman of Everlight Cultural Foundation, Jian Wun-xiu, was invited to give the recital “Deep Affection Still.” Director-general Liang Yung-fei gave the welcome speech. The distinguished guests attending the lecture included Minister of Education, Pan Wen-chung, former President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, former Minister of the Interior, Chen Wei-ren, former Minister of Economic Affairs, He Mei-yue, former Minister of Hakka Affairs Council, Chung Wan-mei, Secretary-general The Red Cross Society of the Republic of China, Zhang Bao-hui, and Chairman of Everlight, Ye Yin-fu.

August 12		“Brilliant Talent: A Commemorative Exhibition of Prof. Wang Chung's Calligraphy Art” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was held on August 15. Duration: 8/12-9/22.

August 14		“SHOAH—How Was It Humanly Possible?” was held at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on August 14 included: Deputy Director-general of MOFA, Miguel Li-jey Tsao and Representative of Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, Omer Caspi. Duration: 8/15-9/3.

August 20		“The 44th National Oil Painting Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on August 22 included Deputy Minister of Ministry of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang. Duration: 8/20-9/2.

August 20		The public hearing about the effects during the construction period of “National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Landscape Renovation” was convened, inviting the exercise groups that frequently use the public space of the hall, 15 village chiefs and the local residents of the neighboring Daan District and Xinyin District, and the representatives from Ministry of Culture, Department of Sports, New Construction Office, Public Works Department, Department of Cultural Affairs, Hakka Affairs Commission, Xinyin District Office of Taipei City Government to participate .

August 22		“Music in Exhibition Space” was held, inviting the string orchestra of Taipei Private Dongshan High School to play music for “Brilliant Talent: A Commemorative Exhibition of Prof. Wang Chung's Calligraphy Art” at Chungshan National Gallery. Principal of Dongshan High School and our Director-general Liang Yung-fei appreciated the performance on the scene.

August 26		Former vice president, Chen Chien-jen, visited the hall to appreciate the performance of “Vox Nativa Choir Taiwan.”

August 26		Deputy Minister of the Interior Chen Tsung-yen encouraged the members of the performing group, Vox Nativa Children’s Choir, of “Vox Nativa Choir Taiwan” at the back stage.

September 3		“Melody of Formosa Arts—2020 Traveling Exhibition of the Collection from National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was held at Pingtung Art Museum. Duration: 9/3-9/27.

September 5		“ ‘Writing’ my Home — An Invitational Exhibition of Youth Calligraphers” was held at East and West Hall on the second floor. The opening ceremony was on September 5. Duration: 9/5-12/31.

September 5		For the culture lecture, CEO of Liver Disease Prevention & Treatment Research Foundation, Dr. Nian Xiao-jing, talked about “The Tips to Longevity and Health in the Post-Covid-19 Era,” teaching people how to keep good liver, good health, and good ways to lose weight to prevent three highs during the epidemic.

September 10		Our hall organized “The Practice of ‘The World is for All’ and ‘Great Love’ Academic Conference” with Tsu Chi University of Science and Technology. Director-general Liang Yung-fei and President Lo Wen-jui of Tsu Chi University of Science and Technology cohosted the opening ceremony. There were over hundred participants including scholars, experts, teachers and studetns of colleges and university, and Tsu Chi volunteers.

September 11		Director-general of our hall, Liang Yung-fei, on behalf of Minister of Culture, Li Yong-de visited the calligraphy, painting, and seal carving master, Prof. Chou Chen, in hospital and wished him to recover soon.

September 12		Deputy Minister of Executive Yuan, Shen Rong-jin, and Minister of the Interior, Hsu Guo-yong, appreciated the performance of “2020 Public Concert for Sharing Love.”

September 19		Minister of Culture, Li Yong-de, and Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, attended “2020 Broadcast Golden Bells Awards.”

September 25		The press conference of “The 2nd Anniversary of Director-general Liang Yung Fei’s Assuming Office-Collaboration for Lasting Voyage” was held, listing the 16 innovative business implemented in the past year and proposing the 7 future paths of the hall.

September 26		“FLOATING CLOUDS, WASHING STONES—Chou Chen 80th Retrospective Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was held on September 27. Duration: 9/26-11/3.

September 26		Minister of Culture, Li Yong-de, and Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, attended “2020 Television Golden Bells Awards.”

October 1~October 31		In response to “Taiwan Girls Day,” the hall designated October as “The Month of Female Artists” and held four exhibitions of female artists in October: “Hsieh Lan-ing Oil Painting Creation Exhibition,” “Follow Nature's Laws, Let Minds Wander Freely—Chiang Su-mei Ink Painting Solo Exhibition,” “Eternality—Hwang Qiu-yue Creation Exhibition,” and “Lei Yi-ting Modern Pottery Creation Exhibition.”

October 3		For the cultural lecture, Vice Superintendent of NTU Cancer Center, Chen Jin-xing, was invited to talk about “New National Disease of Taiwan: Screening and Prevention of Lung Cancer.”

October 7		“Eternality—Hwang Qiu-yue Creation Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony of October 11 included: Prof. Ni Chao-lung, honorary chairman of Central Taiwan Fine Arts Association, Prof. Su Hsien-fa of National Taiwan Normal University, Director Chen Wen-long of Kaohsiung Watercolor Society, Chairman Yang Yong-fu of National Oil Painting Society, Prof. Lu Yan-qing of Department of Arts and Design, National Tsing Hua University, Prof. Fan Xiang-bin of NTHU, Prof. Xi Mu-rong, the exhibition artist Hwang Qiu-yue, and Director-general Liang Yung-fei of our hall. Duration: 10/7-10/26.

October 7		“2020 Keelung City Kindergarten Senior Children’s Theater Experience” was held at the Auditorium of our hall. Keelung City Mayor, Lin Yu-chang, led nearly 2,500 kindergarten students from the public and private kindergartens of the city to appreciate the drama performance of “Song Song Song Children’s & Puppet Theatre” at the Auditorium.

October 15		Our hall and National Penghu University of Science and Technology co-organized the academic conference, “Principle of People’s Livelihood and Industrial Development of Off-shore Islands,” which was co-hosted by President Ueng Jinn-pyng and Director-general Liang Yung-fei.

October 17		“Golden Autumn of Kinmen: An Appreciation with Chinese Brush Painting From Five Fellow Artists” was held at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on October 17 included: Kinmen County Deputy Magistrate Huang I-kai, Director-general of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County Hsu Cheng-fang, President Yang Wei-ju and Founding President Li Tai-shan of Chinese Kim Meng Association, the exhibition artist and our Director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 10/17-10/28.

October 17		“Exhibition of Gender Equality Poster Contest Award (Executive Yuan” was held at Culture Corridors on the second floor. Duration: 10/17-11/15.

October 24		The activity of “Music in Exhibition Space” invited the junior high school string orchestra of Chingshin Academy to perform for “Chou-cheng 80-year-old Retrospective Exhibition” at Chungshan National Gallery.

October 24~October 26		Our hall organized “2020 Hakka Yimin Festival” with Hakka Affairs Commission, Taipei City Government. The distinguished guests attending the inauguration ceremony and major ritual included: President Tsai Ing-wen, Minister Yiong Con-ziin and Deputy Minister Chung Kung-chao of Hakka Affairs Council of Executive Yuan, Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je, Deputy Mayor Tsai Ping-kun, Deputy Mayor Huang Shan-shan, and our Director-general Liang Yung-fei.

October 25		“Felicitous Poetic Conceptions: Robert Huang's Journey of Artistic Creativity and Aesthetics” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on October 25 included: Vice President of Legislative Yuan Tsai Chi-chang, Taipei City Counselor Hsu Shu-hua, Counselor of Ministry of Culture Nien Chen-yu, Taipei City Deputy Mayor Tsai Ping-kun, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank Yen Tzung-ta, Chairman of Tunghai University Wu Ching-mai, the exhibition curator Prof. Liao Ren-yi, the exhibition artist Robert Huang, and our Director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 10/25-11/12.

October 29		“Tseng An-tian 80-year-old Calligraphy Solo Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on November 11 included: former Vice President of the Legislative Yuan, Zhong Rong-ji, former Vice President of The Control Yuan, Mr. Chen Jin-Li, former Matsu Deputy Magistrate, Chen Jing-zhong, Vice Abbot President of Dharma Drum Mountain, Master Guoxiang, President of Ming Chi University of Technology, Liu Zu-hua, famous calligrapher Prof. Chen Wei-de, Director of International Calligraphers Association, Chen Jia-zi, Honorary Chairman of Danlu Calligraphy Society, Lian Sheng-yan, the exhibition calligrapher, Tseng An-tian, and Director-general of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 10/29-11/22.

October 30		Kuomintang chairman Chiang Chi-chen visited the hall to enjoy the performance of “KMT Huang Fuxing Faction-2020 Veterans’ Nights.”

November 2		The handover ceremony of the former Director-general Liang Yung-fei and present Director-general Wang Lan-sheng was held. Director-general Wang used to the Deputy Director of National Center for Traditional Arts and was commissioned by Executive Yuan to serve as the 12th director-general of our hall. On the same day he signed the official documents and received the seal.

November 5		Our hall was given the group award of “The 27th National Outstanding Cultural Volunteers.” As for the individual awards, Ms. Liang Qiong-ju won the golden award, and Mr. Ju Mao-yu and Mr. Huang Bin-xiang won the bronze award.

November 7		“Life and Its Midday Sun — Ni Chao-lung Retrospective Exhibition 2020” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on November 8 included: Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, Director-general of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Liang Yung-fei, Director of National Museum of History, Liao Xin-tian, Honorary Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Chen Hui-dong, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang Kuang-nan, Former Taichung City Mayor, Jason Hu, Chairman of National Culture and Arts Foundation, Lin Man-li, and Honorary Professor of Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, Su Hsien-fa, artist A-Sun Wu, and Director-general of our hall, Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 11/7-12/13。

November 7		“Young Energy, Love Chungshan: The 155th Anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Birthday Series Activities” were held. The students from the pop dance club of Juang Jing Vocational High School made a start by performing “T-MECK!” and “Venus.” Deputy Director-general of our hall, Yang Tong-hui, hosted the activity. The distinguished guests including Principal of Juang Jing Vocational High School, Lin Shu-kuei, Chairman of Hway Hsen Medical Foundation, Lin Ho-Hsiung, and National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, Liu Suan-yung participated.

November 7		“Farewell Chungshan Park Flowerbed Concert” was held at 4PM for the flowerbed and fountain of Chungshan Park, which have accompanied the citizens for 48 years and will be renovated together with the park at the beginning of next year. BrassMen was invited to perform at the concert. The concert of crossover music included a series of popular Chinese and English songs: “Miss You Every Day,” “Wife,” and “You Raise Me Up,” each of which reminded the audience of their memories with Chungshan Park. It is expected that the hall will store new energy and provide the better service for citizens.

November 9~November 10		To be neighborly and listen to the people, after taking over the post, Director-general Wang Lan-sheng visited the neighbors nearby, including: Xinglong Village Chief Luo Song-mei, Xicun Village Chief Ma Nian-ci, Zhenghe Village Chief Yin Jun-fu, Zhengsheng Village Chief Chen Xiu-lan, Huasheng Village Chief Chen Jin-hua, former National Policy Advisor to the President Wu Dong-ming, Principal of Guangfu Elementary School Lai Jun-xian and its parent club.

November 12		The international academic conference, “In Memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen: The World is for All People and The World is United: 2020 International Academic Conference,” was held. Director-general Wang Lan-sheng attended the opening ceremony and gave the welcome speech. There were 12 academic papers published at the conference. Due to the epidemic, the scholars from Japan, Malaysia, and China were unable to fly to Taiwan. They presented their papers through visual conference to attend the event for the cooperation and exchanges between museums and the international academic research on Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

November 12		“Celebration Concert-National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra” was held. NTSO, also affiliated with Ministry of Culture, was invited to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Sun Yat-sen through the relaxing concert with the meaning of cultural equal right and ethnic integration. The concert was conducted by Director Liu Suan-yung in person, including Shostakovich:Festive Overture,op.96, Bāng Tshun-hong (adapted by Yeh Shu-han), and Hakka folk song “Medley.” The encore “Happy Sailing” struck a chord with the audience at the scene.

November 14		For the activity of “Music in Exhibition Space,” String Sextets of Songshan High School of Agriculture and Industry was invited to perform for “Life and Its Midday Sun: Ni Chao-Long Retrospective Exhibition” at Chungshan National Gallery.

November 14		For the activity of “Music in Exhibition Space,” Chamber Orchestra of Wego Private Bilingual High School was invited to perform for “Tseng An-tien 80 Calligraphy Exhibition” at Bo-ai Gallery.

November 18		“Half a Century Memory- Chungshan Park Landscape Retrospective and Prospect Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on November 8 included: the participating artists He Zhao-qu, Wu Long-rong, Lin Yan-zhu, Chen Yang-chun, Chen Hong-mian, Lin Shu-nu, Huang Fei, and Luo Yu-cheng, the village chiefs Ma Nian-ci, Shi Gui-ying, Wen Jin-liang, and Yang Pei-ling, and our Director-general Wang Lan-sheng. Duration: 11/18-12/4.

November 19		The public toilet of the memorial hall was granted the outstanding award of the tourism group by Taipei City Government, 2020. The director of Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government, Liu Ming-long, gave the award.

November 21		Minister of Culture, Li Yong-de, and Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, attended “The 57th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony and Red Carpet” at the hall.

November 22、November 28		For the activity of “Music in Exhibition Space,” Chamber Ensemble of Juang Jing Vocational High School was invited to perform for “Life and Its Midday Sun: Ni Chao-Long Retrospective Exhibition” at Chungshan National Gallery.

November 24		“2020 Foreign Students Chinese Public Speaking Competition” was held. This year, the prize for each award was doubled, and 71 foreign students from 13 countries and 26 universities and colleges participated in the competition. The topics included: “The International Issue I Care For,” “My Opinion on Taiwan’s Epidemic Prevention Experience,” “Taiwanese People, Please Listen to Me,” “The Best Place I’ve Ever Been to in Taiwan,” and “Own and Share.” 貝德旭 from the UK won the first place. The other winners were: second place 高鵬 (USA), third place 艾凱爾 (USA), fourth place 溫信(USA). There were also 6 merit award winners: 鍾銘旭(Thailand), 葉名妙 (Thailand), 樊博聞(Peru), 杜黃山（Vietnam）, Ido Miyuki伊藤美雪(Japan), 范氏情(Vietnam).

November 25		“Easy Forming―2020 Taiwan Sculpture Society Members' Joint Display” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Honorary Chairman of The Sculpture Association of Taiwan, Chen Jen-huei. Duration: 11/25-12/9.

November 28		Our hall co-organized “Legal Education Series Speeches” with Taiwan Law & Policy Research Foundation, inviting Administrative Deputy Minister of Culture, Li Lian-quan, to talk about “Fashion, Design, and Cultural Industry- Taipei Fashion Week.”

November 28		Minister of Justice Tsai Ching-hsiang visited the hall to enjoy the performance of “Rotary Club 3481 Charity Concert for Pediatric Paralysis & Anti-drug Promotion”

December 1~December 2		Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, and Counselor, Baatar Hai visited the hall to appreciate “2020 Tibetan Music Performance.”

December 5		For the cultural lecture, Chairman of Taiwan Folk Religion Association, Lin Wei-xiang, was invited to talk about “The Wizard Culture of Indigenous Peoples in Taiwan.”

December 11		“Children’s Art World—The 5th Andrew Charity Association Academic Competition Winners’ Works Exhibition” was held at Wen-hua Gallery and Culture Corridors 2F. Former president Ma Ying-jeou visited the exhibition. Duration: 12/11-2021/1/4.

December 12		“Chen Her-Cheng Landscape Ink Painting Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. Duration: 12/12-2021/1/3.

December 12		The activity of “Music in Exhibition Space” invited the Chinese orchestra of Taipei Municipal Guangfu Elementary School, Xinyi District, to perform for “Life and Its Midday Sun: Ni Chao-Long Retrospective Exhibition” at Chungshan National Gallery.

December 16		“2020 CHUNG-SHAN YOUTH ART AWARDS: The EXHIBITION” was held at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors 1F. The award-giving and opening ceremony was on December 19. Duration: 12/16-2021/1/10.

December 19		“Clouds and Water of Leisure─Lin Jin-jung Solo Exhibition of Calligraphy Art and Ink Painting” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The opening ceremony was on December 19. Duration: 12/19-2021/1/26.

December 24		Vice President, Lai Ching-te, and Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare, Li Li-fen, visisted the hall to attend “The 6th Ministry of Health and Welfare Golden Community Care Stations Award Giving Ceremony.”

December 26		The activity of “Music in Exhibition Space” invited the professional music bands to perform for “Clouds and Water of Leisure─Lin Jin-jung Solo Exhibition of Calligraphy Art and Ink Painting” at Chungshan National Gallery.

2019

2023-11-20

January 19		“The Ultimate Confucian—Professor Kung Teh-Chen: A Centennial Celebration” took place at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Corridors on the first floor. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: the 79^th-generation eldest grandson of Confucius, Mr. Kung Chui-chang, chairman of Research Center for Moral Science in Japan, Mototaka Hiroike, chairman of Society for Popularizing the Analects in Japan, Taizen Meguro, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 1/19-2/10.

January 19		“2018 Global Hua Yang Watercolor Awarded Artists Works Exhibition” took place at Wen-hua Gallery. Duration: 1/19-1/27.

January 19		Our hall and Buddhist Association of the Republic of China co-host the spring couplet writing activity, “Promoting Folk Customs, Wielding Ink Brushes, Writing Spring Couplets, and Enjoying the Chinese New Year.” The most characteristics ever in the past years have made several new records. There were 70 celebrities from eight major fields attending the opening ceremony and 108 calligraphers invited to write the spring couplets for the public.

January 25		The activity “Light the Lanterns of Fraternity: Zhong Shan Youth Passion” invited the marching band, honor guards, and color guards from Zhongshan Girls High School to perform for the public.

January 28		To promote cultural equality, show concern for the disadvantaged, and extend the spirit of fraternity of the spring couplet writing activity on January 19, our director-general Liang Yung-fei specially visited Zhong Qin Village, Wang-hua District, Taipei City, to give 100 spring couplets to the residents together with the village chief Fang He-sheng and wish the villagers a happy new year.

January 28~30		“Children’s Art and Culture Winter Camp” took place. There were diverse and abundant courses including: learning the architectural symbols, outdoor ecology, spring couplet writing and inscription rubbing, tea ceremony, and floral design.

February 13		“When Kacalisian Culture Meets the Vertical City: Contemporary Art from Greater Sandimen” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Deputy Minister of Culture, Li Lian-quan, Deputy Minister of Council of Indigenous Peoples, Zhong Xing-hua, Director of Indigenous Peoples Cultural Development Center, Zeng Zhi-yong, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 2/13-2/25.

February 15		“Fu Shen 60th Anniversary Retrospective Exhibition” took place at Chung Shan National Gallery. Duration: 2/15-3/26.

February 16		The activity of “Making Yuan Xiao, Enjoy Yuan Xiao, and Fun Yuan Xiao” took place. We invited the director Li Xing to be the distinguished guest and the teachers and students from Yangming Home for the Disabled and Guangfu Elementary School to participate. The activity included the DIY experience of making Yuan Xiao, making “Peaceful Lanterns” by hand, and writing moral education cards. There were also the great performances of Master Lu’s Chang Xing Keelung Lion Dance Group and the diabolo team led by the coach Lu Ji-xian to celebrate Lantern Festival with the public. There were more than 1,000 participants of the activity.

February 18		Director of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Nanjing, Wen Hui-bin, and Deputy Director of Publicity Office, Zhongshan Mausoleum Management Bureau, Mei Ning, visited our hall and the director-general Liang Yung-fei. The special guide of our hall received and guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the beauty of the construction.

February 19		Our hall was granted the outstanding award of Taipei City Excellent Tourist and Leisure Spot. Mayor Ko Wen-je gave the award and General Planning Division Chief Huang Shu-xun received the award as a representative.

February 23		The press conference for the strategic alliance between Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and schools took place. Our director-general Liang Yung-fei, Department of Education, Taipei City Government, and 14 schools signed for the strategic alliance together. Wego Private Bilingual High School, Zhongshan Elementary School, Chingshin Academy, and Juang Jing Vocational High School joined the exhibition and performance.

February 26		The activity “Light the Lanterns of Fraternity, Pass Love Forward” took place at Taipei City Yangming Home for the Disabled. Our director-general gave the 13 colorful lanterns designed and painted by our hall, visited the home, and interacted with the residents.

March 2		For the culture lecture of March, Prof. Li Bing-nan was invited to talk about “Reevaluation of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Doctrine.” About 100 audi-ences attended.

March 4		President of The Control Yuan Zhang Bo-ya visited “Female Elegant Demeanor—Woman Figure Watercolor Painting Exhibition” at Bo-ai Gallery, companied by our director-general Liang Yung-fei.

March 7		The keynote speech “Conception and Writing of the Creative Project for Activities” took place at Chungshan Lecture hall. The CEO of Taiwan Planning Inc., Lin Jun-ting, was invited to give the speech.

March 9		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Müller Chamber Choir, which won the championship at International Johan-nes Brahms Choir, Germany, was invited to sing at the main entrance of our hall.

March 9		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Good Liver Choir from Good Liver Foundation was invited to sing at the main entrance of our hall.

March 9		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Prof. Xu Jin-chuan, honorary professor of NTU College of Medicine and chair-man of Liver Disease Prevention and Treatment Research Foundation, was invited to talk about “A Good Heart Will Save a Good Liver: It’s Easy to Stay Away from Liver Diseases.” We had a full house for the speech.

March 9		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” the Kore-an pop dance club, Song Shan High School of Commerce and Home Economics, was invited to give the splendid Korean pop dance per-formance on the corridor of the main entrance of the hall.

March 9		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” The string orchestra, Chingshin Elementary School, was invited to play at the main entrance of the hall.

March 12		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Director-general Liang Yung-fei led the colleagues of the hall as well as the thir-ty-six civilian groups to pay tribute to the statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

March 12		Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, co-hosted “Arbor Day Flow-er Seedling Giving Activity” and gave about 1,500 flower seedlings.

March 15		“The Second Joint Exhibition of the Members of Taiwan Art Socie-ty” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. Duration: 3/15-3/24.

March 16		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Prof. Yang Pei-ming, honorary professor of NTU College of Medicine and CEO of Liver Disease Prevention and Treatment Research Foundation, gave a speech on “The New Progress of Treating Chronic Viral Hepati-tis: The Cure for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Is Not a Dream.” About 150 audiences attended.

March 16		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anniversary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Eden Joy Grace Choir, the five-person visually-impaired group from Eden Social Welfare Foundation sang at our main hall.

March 16		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” the twelve professional disabled wheelchair dancers and standing dancers from wheelchair dance troupe of Love Social Service Association per-formed on the corridor of the main entrance of the hall.

March 23		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Dr. Lin Zhi-ling, director of the general internal medicine department, Taipei City Hospital Renai Branch, gave a speech at out Lecture Hall, “Have a Deep Conversation with the Liver and Gall Diseases.”

March 30		For the series activities of “2019 Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 94th Death Anni-versary: Fraternity for the World, Care for Livers and Galls,” Dr. Hu Rui-ting, director of Liver Health Center, Cathay General Hospital, gave a speech on “New Knowledge about Liver and Gall Diseases: Have a Deep Conversation with the Liver and Gall Diseases.” About 150 audiences attended.

March 31		“A Passion for Calligraphy and the Palace Museum: An Exhibition Commemorating the 120th Birthday of Deputy Director Chuang Yen” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. Duration: 3/31-5/26.

April 2		Vice President of Legislative Yuan, Tsai Chi-chang, visited “A Passion for Calligraphy and the Palace Museum: An Exhibition Commemorating the 120th Birthday of Deputy Director Chuang Yen, ” accompanied by our director-general Liang Yung-fei.

April 10		The 82th Tai Yang Art Exhibition” took place at Bo-ai Gallery.

April 10		2019 Shen Yun Performing Arts in Taiwan” took place at Auditorium. The distinguished guests included President of Legislative Yuan, Su Jia-chyuan.

April 12		Painting for 60 Years — Shiko Ito Exhibition in Taiwan” took place in Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, ambassador of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Frank Hsieh, National Policy Advisor, Huang Kun-hu, Director of Department of News and Culture, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Matsubara Katsuki, Chairman of Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association in Tainan City, Guo Zhen-hui, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Durarion: 4/12-4/23.

April 14		The 34-person group led by Chairman of the museum friends association of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Kobe, Japan, Lin Tong-fu, and Chairman of Japan International Music Society, Zhang Wen-nai visited our hall. The researcher representative, Zou Qiu-qiang, received Japan International Music Societym, which gave a concert at the main hall, playing eleven songs which included two Taiwanese folk songs.

April 17		2019 Maidaiko ASKA GUMI ‘The Drum of Japan’” took place at Auditorium. The distinguished guests included Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, and former Minister of Culture, Hong Meng-qi.

April 24		Cross-strait Abstract Art Exchange Exhibition” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang. Duration: 4/24-5/5.

April 26		Our hall collaborated with Hung Kuang University, Taichung, to hold the conference of “Sunology, General Education and Humanities.” Director-general Liang Yung-fei hosted the opening ceremony. There were fifteen papers presented.

May 3		President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, visited “A Passion for Calligraphy and the Palace Museum: An Exhibition Commemorating the 120^th Birthday of Deputy Director Chuang Yen,” accompanied by our director-general Liang Yung-fei.

May 4		For the culture lecture of May, we invited Prof. Xue Qin to talk about “What are historic buildings? Are they useful? How do we protect them?” The content includes the cultural asset value identification, cultural asset management and reuse, and the introduction to the cases of disaster prevention, maintenance, and restoration of historic buildings.

May 10		“2019 Chungshan Youth Academic Conference” took place at Chungshan Lecture Hall. Our director-general, Liang Yung-fei, hosted the opening ceremony. With the topic of “Sunology and the Political and Social Development in Contemporary Taiwan,” the conference has recruited 27 papers. After the experts and scholars’ selection, 12 papers were shortlisted for publication.

May 11		The opening ceremony of the series activities of “The 47^th Anniversary of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” and “Passing Love Forward” on Mother’s Day took place. Chairperson of Taipei Hakka Affairs Commission, Xu Shu-xun, Chairperson of Taipei City Liudui Hakka Council, Liao Yong-yuan, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei participated.

May 12		Dharma Drum Mountain Humanities and Social Improvement Foundation had a flash mob chorus show at the main hall. The warm and joyful atmosphere prevailed on the scene.

May 15		“2019 National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Tour Art Exhibition” took place at the exhibition room on the third floor of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City Government. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony on May 18 included President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, Chiayi City Mayor Huang Min-hui, acting director of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Chiayi City Government, Lin Jin-long, director of Land Administration Department, Chiayi County Government, Rao Jia-bo, curator of Chiayi Municipal Museum of Fine Arts, Lai Yi-chun, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 5/15-6/2.

May 16		The ceremony and series activities of the 47^th anniversary of our hall took place, including the live performances of NTSO and the volunteer chorus of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, legislator Huang Guo-shu, Prof. Li Qi-mao, our director-general Liang Yung-fei and more than one hundred distinguished guests from the cultural, art, educational, political, industrial, business, and entertainment circles attended the activities for 2019 including the floral art exhibition and tea tasting day.

May 16		The unveiling ceremony of the huge ink painting “Taiwan Scenery” was held. Prof. Li Qi-mao serves as the head consultant. This painting is co-painted by the twelve famous professors, Luo Zheng-xian, Du Deng-yin, Li Ke-mei, Luo Fang, Li Gu-mo, Su Feng-nan, Dai Wu-guang, Yang E-xi, Huang Guang-nan, Zhang Ke-qi, Lin Zhang-hu, and Chen Shi-hou. Prof. Xue Ping-nan carved the seal of “National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Collection.” The distinguished guests attending the unveiling ceremony included: Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, Prof. Li Qi-mao, the co-painters, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei.

May 16		“National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Architectural Documents and Mr. Wang Da-min’s Death Anniversary Memorial Exhibition” and the forum took place at Wen-hua Gallery. Duration: 5/16-6/9.

May 18		The cultural experience activity “FUN Inscription Rubbing” on Museum Day, May 18, took place, inviting 30 parents and children from the new immigrant families empowered by Eden Social Welfare Foundation to participate. The content includes the cultural activities: introduction to the architectural beauty of the hall, visit to the memorial exhibition of the architect Wang Da-min, and experience of inscription rubbing at Calligraphy Art Park of Chung Shan Park.

May 31		The activity of Dragon Boat Festival “Beautiful Melodies, Fragrant Sticky Rice Dumplings” took place, inviting the chorus of Taipei School for the Visually Impaired and the band of Taiwan Foundation for the Blind to perform. The visually impaired can experience making sticky rice dumplings on the scene, and the ice dumplings from Children Are Us Foundation were given to the public for free. The principal of Taipei School for the Visually Impaired, Cai Ming-cang, chairman of Taiwan Foundation for the Blind, Xie Bang-jun, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei, participated.

June 1		For the culture lecture, former dean of School of Fine Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts, Prof. Lin Chang-hu, was invited to talk about “Freedom and Diversity: Cross-Century Ink Painting Appreciation.”

June 10		The six visiting group members including the member of the standing committee and minister of propaganda of Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China, Mr. Lin Rui-xi, visited our hall. Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui, received them, and the special guide of our hall guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history exhibition and the beauty of the construction.

June 11		Political Deputy Minister of Ministry of Education, Fan Sun-lu, came to the Auditorium of our hall to appreciate the performance of “2019 Classical Art Feast.”

June 12		“The 62th Anniversary of National Taiwan College of Performing Arts ‘Xi Yun Yi Qing’ Outlaws of the Marsh 108 Contemporary Famous Calligraphers and Painters Invitation Exhibition” took place at De-ming Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: former Minister of Culture, Mr. Hong Meng-qi, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang, Kuang-nan, Prof. Lo Fong of National Taiwan Normal University, Chairman of New Taipei City Xinchuan Painting Society, Wang Mei-mei, President of NTCPA, Chang Ruei-bin, and our deputy director-general, Yang Tong-hui. Duration: 6/12-6/19.

June 12		“Ink Painting as non-Ink Painting: Lee Cheng-Ming’s Art Exhibition” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: former Minister of Culture, Mr. Hong Meng-qi, former Deputy Director of National Palace Museum, Mr. Lin Bo-ting, Director of National Museum of History, Liao Hsin-tien, President of National University of Tainan, Huang Tzung-hsien, and President of National Taiwan Normal University, Wu Cheng-chih. Duration: 6/12-7/14.

June 26		“2019 National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Art Tour Exhibition” took place at Exhibition Room 1, Zhongli Arts Hall. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Mayor of Taoyuan City, Cheng Wen-tsan, Legislator Chen Shei-saint, and senior executive officer of Department of Cultural Affairs, Taoyuan City Government, Zhang Zhi-min. Duration: 6/26-7/14.

June 27		“Painting Kinmen: The 20th Anniversary of Qu Shan Zou Hai Painting Society Exhibition” took place at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Magistrate of Kinmen County, Yang Chen-wu, Legislator Chen Yu-jen, Director-general of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County, Hsu Cheng-fang, and more than one hundred visitors. Duration: 6/27-7/8.

June 28		“Taiwan Old Train Station Series: Yu Zhen-ming Color Ink Exhibition” took place at Yat-sen Gallery. Duration: 6/28-7/8.

July 4		Our director-general Liang Yung-fei visited the 93-year-old flower and bird painter, Mr. Du Deng-yin, to have a hearty chat about art and creation.

July 11		“2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities” was launched. The Chinese orchestra of Guangfu Elementary School, Xinyi District, Taipei City, was invited to perform at Chungshan National Gallery.

July 13		“Return Hometown-Meinong Tzeng Wen-zhong Art Exhibition” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Commissioner of Hakka Affairs Council, Li Yong-de, Legislator, Chiu Yi-ying, former vice president of Legislative Yuan, Chung Jung-chi, former Minister of Council of Agriculture, Mr. Lin Xiang-neng, Mr. Tzeng Wen-zhong and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 7/13-8/7.

July 13		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the harmonica ensemble of Zhongshan Elementary School, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, was invited to perform at De-ming Gallery.

July 13		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the flute class of Zhongshan Elementary School, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, was invited to perform at Yat-sen Gallery.

July 13		Former minister of Executive Yuan, Mr. Tang Fei, former ambassador of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Mr. Feng Chi-tai, and other distinguished guests enjoyed the preformance of “ICRT 40th Anniversary VS Young Melodies Concert” at Auditorium.

July 16		Prof. Li Ping and Prof. Zhao Li-bin of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, led 60 teachers and students from the universities in Guangdong to visit our hall and exchange experiences. Deputy Director-general, Yang Tong-hui, received them, and the special guide of our hall guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history exhibition and the construction of our hall.

July 18		“Flowing in Mind－Solo Exhibition of the Arts by Chang, Wan-chuang” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun, Chairman of Public Television Service, Chen Yu-xiu, former deputy director of National Palace Museum, Mr. Lin Bo-ting, former director of National 228 Memorial Museum, Mr. Liao Ji-bin, former director of National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Mr. Huang Tsai-lang, director of Pu Tian-Sheng Sculpture Museum, Pu Hao-chih, Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang Guang-nan, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 7/18~8/20.

July 21		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the string orchestra of Zhongshan Elementary School, Zhongshan District, Taipei, was invited to perform at Yat-sen Gallery.

July 24~25		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the string orchestra of Juang Jing Vocational High School was invited to perform at Chungshan National Gallery.

July 29		The world-famous Italian composer and director, Lorenzo Donati, led UT insieme vocale-consonante, the choir composed of 12 young elites, to perform at our main hall.

August 3		Former President of Executive Yuan, Mao Chi-kuo visited the hall to enjoy the performance of Meimen Parent-child Kung-Fu Stage Play “Madam White Snake.”

August 4		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the string quartet of Taipei Municipal Renai Junior High School was invited to perform at Yat-sen Gallery.

August 5		Chairman of Financial Supervisory Commission, Gu Li-xiong, visited the hall to attend “2019 Insurance Competition Award Ceremony.”

August 7		Secretary-general to the President, Chen Chu, visited “Return Hometown: Meinong Tzeng Wen-zhong Art Exhibition” at Bo-ai Gallery, accompanied by our director-general, Liang Yung-fei.

August 8		President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, visited “Flowing in Mind: Solo Exhibition of the Arts by Chang, Wan-chuang” at Chungshan National Gallery, accompanied by our director-general, Liang Yung-fei.

August 9-14		The researcher, Zou Qiu-qiang, and associate researcher, Lu Shu-fang, of our hall went to Nanjing, China, to attend “The 31st Sun Yat-sen and Song Qing-ling Monument Joint Conference.”

August 10		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the string orchestra of Wego Private Bilingual High School was invited to perform at Bo-ai Gallery.

August 10		“The 43th National Oil Painting Exhibition” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, attended the opening ceremony. Duration: 8/10-8/21.

August 12		Our director-general Liang Yung-fei invited the chiefs of the villages in the neighborhood to attend the landscape renovation engineering session at the reception room. The planning and design team of our hall made a detailed description about the overall planning and design for the landscape renovation of Chungshan Park. The villages chiefs were asked to propose suggestions for the reference of the future engineering.

August 16		To honor the visually-impaired student of University of Taipei, Shen Yan-lin, for the flute performance for “Music in Exhibition Space,” our director-general, Liang Yung-fei, gave him the Braille Certificate of Gratitude for encouragement.

August 17		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the guitar society of Taipei Municipal Zhong Shan Girls High School was invited to perform at Yat-sen Gallery.

August 24		“Law-Related Education Series Lectures,” co-hosted with Taiwan Law and Policy Research Foundation, invited Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun, to give a speech on “From Governing Culture to Cultural Governance.”

August 24		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” the string orchestra of Juang Jing Vocational High School was invited to perform at Chungshan National Gallery.

August 24		“The Image of Mind Rhyme: Lee Yun-heng 83-Year-Old Art Creation Reflection Exhibition” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, attended the opening ceremony. Duration: 8/24-9/30.

August 24		Former Vice President, Mr. Wu Dun-yi and Legislator, Wang Jin-ping, visited the hall to attend “The 2nd Taoist Culture Summit Opening Concert.”

August 27		Our director-general, Liang Yung-fei, invited the representatives of the morning activity groups to attend the second session for Chungshan Park Activity Groups. The planning and design team of our hall made a detailed description about the overall planning and design for the landscape renovation of Chungshan Park. The representatives were asked to propose suggestions for opinion exchanges.

August 30		“Comic Master Xiao Yan-zhong Artworks National Touring Exhibition” took place at Wen-hua Gallery. Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, attended the opening ceremony at the hall.

August 31		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” The Chinese orchestra of Guangfu Elementary School, Xinyi District, Taipei City, was invited to perform at De-ming Gallery.

September 1		“2019 National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Art Tour Exhibition” took place at Gallery 3, Tainan Cultural Center. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Director-general of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tainan City Government, Yeh Tse-shan, Honorary Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Chen Hui-dong, Director of Tainan Art Museum, Pan Fan, Art Director of Tainan Cultural Center, Yu Neng-sheng, art critic Xiao Qiong-rui and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 8/30-9/22.

September 3-7		Our director-general, Liang Yung-fei, led a group to Malaysia and Singapore. Besides visiting Tung Tak Newspaper & Magazine Agency Co., Ltd. and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall in Singapore, they also headed to Malaysia to visit the traces of Sun Yat-sen’s revolution, including Kuala Lumpur Chinatown, Selangor & F.T Grocers' Guild, and Gospel Hall. Director-general Liang Yung-fei attended the forum, “Fraternity, Equality, Diversity, and Integration,” hosted by Malaysia-Taiwan Economic and Trade Association on September 6 to share the five service concepts of our hall and exchanges ideas with the local overseas Chinese.

September 7		Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun, visited “Comic Master Xiao Yan-zhong Artworks National Touring Exhibition” at Wen-hua Gallery, accompanied by our deputy director-general, Yang Tong-hui.

September 7		Culture Lecture invited the producer of Indigenous Group, News Department, Public Television Service Foundation, Bjanav Zenror, to give a speech on “Poetic Paiwan.”

September 17		Our director-general, Liang Yung-fei, led the colleagues and volunteers to hold the activity “Fraternity to the Elderly, Warm Double-Ninth Day” at Northern Region Senior Citizens’ Home, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

September 24		Invited by the media, the press conference of “Historical Records and Future Policies: National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Director’s Anniversary” was held, listing ten innovative businesses and proposing five future policy directions.

September 27		Our hall held the conference of “Diverse Ethnic Culture and Hakka Cultural and Creative Industry” with National Pingtung University. Featuring Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Principle of People’s Livelihood, the conference had wide and deep discussions on the present livelihood and economic problems in Taiwan. The opening ceremony was co-hosted by the university president, Gu Yuan-guang, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei.

September 28		The distinguished guests including Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun, Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, and Director-general of Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Xu Yi-jun attended “2019 Broadcast Golden Bells Awards” at Auditorium.

October 1		“2019 Chung-Shan Youth Art Award Winners’ List Announce Press Conference” was held at Yat-sen Gallery. The jury members including Prof. Luo Zheng-xian, Dr. Ye Guo-xin, Prof. Su Hsien-fa, Prof. Ni Chao-lung, Prof. Huang Zong-yi, and Prof. Xiao Shi-qiong and our director-general Liang Yung-fei announced this year’s winners together: Wu Hong-jun (ink painting), Wu Qi-lin (calligraphy), and Cai Han-ting (oil painting).

October 2		“2019 The 16th International Art Fair of Persons with Disabilities in Taiwan” took place at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Deputy Minister of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, Deputy Director-general of Social and Family Affairs Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Li Lin-feng, Chairman of China Professional Skills Association for the Handicapped, Chen Tu-jin, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 10/2-10/13.

October 5		“Pristine Poetics: Ko Si Chi’s 90th Year of Photographic Art” took place at Chungshan National Gallery.

October 5		The distinguished guests including Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun, Deputy Minister of Culture, Peng Jun-heng, and Director-general of Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Xu Yi-jun, attended “2019 Television Golden Bells Awards” at Auditorium.

October 7~21		Two sessions of “2019 Taiwan’s Girls’ Day Film Appreciation and Symposium” were held, respectively inviting the associate researcher of Research and Acquisition Division of our hall, Zhong Wen-bo, and the library director of Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Xie Yi-da, to be the lecturers.

October 20		For “2019 Music in Exhibition Space Series Activities,” Philharmonia Moments Musicaux was invited to give the string quartet performance at Chungshan National Gallery for the exhibition, “Pristine Poetics: Ko Si Chi’s 90th Year of Photographic Art.”

October 24		President of The Control Yuan, Zhang Bo-ya, visited “Pristine Poetics: Ko Si Chi’s 90th Year of Photographic Art” at Chungshan National Gallery, accompanied by Kosichi’s wife, Ms. Jessie Fan, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei.

October 26		To revitalize the use of the historic buildings, implement the education on historic sites and make it take root, our hall specially recruited 23 students of the higher grades in elementary school and of junior high school to participate in the little guide training. After the course ended on October 26, our director-general Liang Yung-fei gave every student the Certificate of Completion in person.

December 4		The third outdoor concert of this year was changed to be held in front of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue at the main hall because of the sharp drop in temperature. The string club of Taipei First Girls High School and Brass Workshop gave the performance.

December 6		Director-general of our hall, Liang Yung-fei, visited Prof. Lin Chang-hu, the artist of the major exhibition in the spring of 2020, “Dragon Lying in Wait,” at Chungshan National Gallery to have a chat about the artist’s art and creative ideas.

December 6		Our hall co-hosted the academic conference of “Cultural Concept and National Development of Sun Yat-sen Thinking” with National Defense University. The vice commandant of Fu Hsing Kang College, NDU, Chen Yi-ming, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei attended the opening ceremony and gave a speech.

December 7		For the culture lecture, the famous entertainer, Chen Ya-lan, was invited to talk about “Chen Ya-lan’s Loyalty, Filial Piety, Chastity and Righteousness.”

December 11		“Pure State －You Xuo-er Oil Painting Creation Exhibition” took place at De-ming Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included Chairperson of National Culture and Arts Foundation Lin Mun-lee, Honorary Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Chen Hui-dong, Prof. Liang Xue-zhong, Prof. He Zhao-qu, Prof. Su Hsien-fa, Prof. Tao Wen-yue, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 12/11-12/22.

December 13		“Love Brightens the World” was held and the large Christmas tree of the concrete aesthetics was set up beside Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue at the main hall for the first time, and both sides of Xiangshan Bridge of Lake Tswei was decorated with the smart energy-saving LED lights.

December 14		“2019 Chung-Shan Youth Art Award Winners’ Tour Exhibition” and “2019 Young Artists Forum” took place at Tainan Art Museum Building 1. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Director-general of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Tainan City Government, Ye Ze-shan, and Chairman of Tainan Art Museum, Huang Guang-nan. Duration: 12/14-2020/2/23.

December 17		Vice president, Chen Chien-jen, and Minister of Health and Welfare, Chen Shih-chung, visited our hall to attend “The 5th Golden Community Care Stations Award Ceremony.”

December 22		“Music in Exhibition Space” took place and invited Mr. Wen Long-xin and his band to bring the performance of “Chinese Music Sketch,” played with a combination of the Chinese and western musical instruments including erhu, pipa, harp, and saxophone for the exhibition at Chungshan National Gallery, “From Lines to Network: Chen Cheng-po’s Collection of Painting and Calligraphy.”

December 24		“Christmas Caroling” was held and it was the first time to invite 136 kindergarten students of Kuangfu Elementary School, Taipei City, to sing the Christmas carols beside the Christmas tree at the main hall.

December 25		The public toilet of the memorial hall was granted the outstanding award of the tourism group by Taipei City Government, 2019. General Planning Division Chief, Wang Bing-lun, respectfully presented a glass trophy to director-general Liang Yung-fei.

2018

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January 4		Lin Chih-Hsin “Fragrance Formosa” Long Oil Painting Exhibition was held at the Chung-shan National Gallery. Duration: 1/4-2/4.

January 6		We invited Assistant Professor Mr. Xu Ming-Song of Ming Chuan University for the cultural lecture in January. He will talk about “Several Anecdotes about Post-war Architecture in Taiwan,” which is mainly based on the Luce Chapel of Tunghai University, and features a vivid and in-depth account of the old story of Taiwan’s post-war architecture.

January 17		The Bo-ai Gallery held the “Elegance Revisited -Invitational Exhibition of Famous Artists of Cross-Strait Paintings and Calligraphy.” The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included former premier of the Executive Yuan Mr. You Xi-Kun, Chairman Qiu Feng-Yao of the Association of Yilan Townsmen, Prof. Liang Xiu-Zhong, Prof. Cheng Dai-Le, Prof. Lin Reng-Jie, Chairman Zhang Gui-Chun of the Chinese Cultural Exchange Association, Artist Mr. Jiao Shi-Tai, and our Director-General Lin Kuo-Chang. Duration: 1/17-1/24.

January 25		To promote gender equality and enhance gender awareness, equip civil servants who provide services for the public with a new way of thinking about “gender mainstreaming” and create a gender-friendly workplace for government units. It also allows the public to have a basic understanding of the rule of law for the safety of women and children, our hall invited Secretary of the Asian Association of Police, Ms. Ye Yu-Lan to give a lecture on “Gender and Human Rights.”

January 26		“Clear Profoundness in Tranquility: Guo Xian-lun 75 Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition” was held at the Yat-Sen Gallery. Duration: 1/26-2/4.

January 27		The Bo-ai Gallery showcased the“2018 First ‘New Charm of Tradition’ Contemporary Masters Art Exhibition.” The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included the President of the Control Yuan Zhang Bo-Ya, former Minister of Education Mr. Wu Qing-Ji, former Vice President of the Control Yuan Mr. Chen Jin-Li, and Prof. Du Zhong-Gao. Duration: 1/27-2/2.

January 29		The collection review council meeting (Chinese Painting Group) was held with 44 Chinese paintings passing the review and being approved for inclusion in the collection, including Hu Nian-Zu’s “The Storm and the Boat,” Luo Fang’s “Double Ten 2007,” Wu Xue-Rang’s “Chrysanthemum Stone,” Cai You’s “Dragon-Into the Misty Fog,” and Huang Guang-Nan’s “Eastern Sunlight.”

February 2		The “Multicultural and Classical Interpretation Seminar” was held at the Chungshan Lecture Hall and First Conference Room. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included the Chancellor of National Taiwan University of Education Wu Qing-Ji, Chairman of the Association of Chinese Phonology Ye Jian-De, Chairman of the Chinese Cultural and Educational Association Sun Jian-Qiu, Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Cultural and Educational Association Yu Mao-Sheng and our Director-General Lin Kuo-Chang.

February 3		We invited Prof. Du Zhong-Gao of the Department of Chinese, NTNU to talk about “the cultural mind and Taiwan’s future.” From the cultural angle, he cares about the future of Taiwan and expresses his opinion on how to reinforce the artistic aesthetics and promote calligraphy and cultural literacy to stimulate mental growth.

February 4		At the main entrance and the east-side and west-side corridors, our hall co-hosted the “Wu Xu New Year Spring Couplet Writing Event” with the Chinese Shufa Arts Organization. We invited the Political Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Interior Hua Jing-Qun, member of the Examination Yuan Xie Xiu-Nan, President of the Taiwan International Calligraphers Association Chen Jia-Zi, President of the Chinese Shufa Arts Organization, and our Director-General Lin Kuo-Chang to conduct the demonstrations, encouraging the public to create the spring couplet themselves, promoting calligraphy culture, and implementing lifelong learning.

February 7		“Greeting the New: Contemporary Taiwanese Ceramic Sculpture Artists Joint Exhibition” was held at the Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included sculptors Mr. Wang Xiu-Qi, Mr. Chen Yuan-Bin, Mr. Fan Zhen-Jin, Mr. Qiu Jian-Qing, Mr. Lin Zheng-Long, Mr. Zheng-Ren, Mr. Lin Zhao-Qing, and our Director-General Lin Kuo-Chang participated. Duration: 2/7-2/21.

February 9		The “Myriad Leaves: Zhong You-hui Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included former Minister of Culture Mr. Hong Meng-Qi, Secretary General of Minister of Culture Chen Ji-Min, Chairman of Paris Foundation of Art Liao Xiu-Ping, former Minister of State of Executive Yuan Mr. Huang Guang-Nan, Director of National Museum of History, Professors of Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, Su Xian-Fa, Luo Fang, and our Director-General Lin Kuo-Chang. Duration: 2/9-3/25.

February 9-March 4		The “Colored Lantern Festival Exhibition” was held at the Hall. One hundred and twenty colored lanterns painted by Taiwanese local painters were hung around the corridor. Throughout the festivities, we promoted cultural heritage and practical life aesthetics.

February 22		The “An Artistic Play of the Mind Images: Huang Qing-Yuan Color Ink Exhibition” was held at the Yat-sen Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included former National Policy Advisor to the President Mr. Huang Shi-Cheng, former Delegate to the National Assembly Mr. Chen Jin-Rang, wash ink master Prof. Ou Hao-Nian, Honorary Professor of the Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, Jiang Ming-Xian, President of the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts Zhang Rui-Bin, our former Director-General Mr. Gao Chong-Yun and present Director-General Lin Kuo-Chang. Duration: 2/22-3/06.

February 24		The Charm of Ocean in Mind: 1st Fu Chuan-fu Art Association Members Joint Exhibition was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Duration: 2/24-3/7.

February 28		“2018 Formosa Spring Concert” was held at the Auditorium. The distinguished guests included former vice president Ms. Lu Xiu-lian and Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shu-Zhong.

March 29		“General Xu Yong-Chang and His Age” was held at Tswei-heng Gallery. Duration: 3/2-3/18.

March 10		“Taiwanese and Japanese Youth Inscription Exchange Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Duration: 3/10-3/25.

March 12		The 12th and 13th president of the ROC, Mr. Ma Ying-jiu, and other members paid a floral tribute to the Dr. Sun Yat-sen bronze statue.

March 18		“2018 Martha Graham Dance Company” was held at Auditorium. The distinguished guests included the Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun.

March 21		The workshop “Pure Aesthetics of Historical Architecture” was conducted by Assistant Professor Lin Zhen-ying, Department of Architecture, Tamkang University, at the Lecture Hall. Exploring historical buildings from the viewpoint of emotions, she discusses the historic constructions and proposes the concept of maintaining space in the process of maintenance and repair so that our colleagues can think from different angles and benefit the business.

March 28		“Charm Revisited: Gong Ci-Min” was held at Bo-ai Gallery. Duration: 3/28-4/9.

March 28		To implement the relevant provisions of the government procurement law, strengthen the performance of management responsibilities of our colleaguesin procurement, and establish the concept of laws and regulations, the workshop “Engineering and Technical Services Procurement Practice and Procurement Dispute Settlement” workshop was conducted bythe senior secretary of Keelung City Government, Mr. Du Guo-zheng in the Chung-shan Lecture Hall.

March 2		“Chen Cheng-Hsiung: A Retrospective” was held at Chung-shan National Gallery. Duration: 3/29-5/7.

April 4		Our Hall and the Children’s Welfare League Foundation cohosted the “Family Fun” Children’s Day Parent-child Park Tour in Chungshan Park. The number of the participants on the day was about 2,500

April 20		“The 81st Taiyang Art Exhibition: Expressing Feelings through Artworks, Eternal Praise” was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery and Culture Gallery on the first floor. Duration: 4/20-5/1.

April 21		Our Hall and the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation cohosted the charity fair “Multiplied Love, Connected Hearts” at the west-side square of the fountain of Chunshan Park Square in response to the expansion project of the foundation’s Taitung branch. The number of participants on the day was about 500.

April 26		Chungshan Lecture Hall holds the keynote speech “Daily Life Law: How to Protect Personal Information” and Lawyer Zeng Yun-jun of Taipei Law Attorneys-at-Law was invited to serve as the speaker, explaning the related regulations in public sector collection, processing, and using of personal information to enforce the protective concepts and methods in conducting public affairs for the colleagues of our Hall.

April 30		The Japanese artist from Kyoto, Shiko Itoh, led group members to pay a visit to the Memorial Hall. Ms. Shiko Itoh visited each of the exhibition venues of our Hall, accompanied by the Japanese expatriate overseas community affairs commissioner, Mr. Wang Hui-Sheng. Director-general Lin Guo-chang received them in person.

May 1		The collection review meeting (Chinese Painting Group) took place. Among the 496 prize-winning works of the Chinese painting group in the calligraphy and painting contests for young students held by our hall in the early years, 98 works passed the review and were included in the third-class collection, including Bai Zong-ren, Lin Jin-zhong, Zhang Jin-yong, Xiao Jin-xing, Huang Cai-song, and Gao Yi-huang. The rest of 398 works were listed as the reference works in collection.

May 7		Calligraphy Art Park and Second Conference Room held the workshop of the calligraphy inscription rubbing, “Seed Teaching Program,” and invited Mr. Zeng An-teng to lecture on the related courses. The colleagues from each division attended enthusiastically and learned a lot.

May 10		Finance Committee, Legislative Yuan, came to our hall to inspect the budget and closing account execution of the national cultural institution operating fund and the improvement project for the wheelchair-accessible facilities. Coordinator of Finance Committee, Legislative Yuan, Legislator Wang Rong-zhang, led the team, accompanied by Administrative Deputy Minister of Culture, Li Lian-quan, and the related chiefs.

May 10		“Evergreen Artist: Jiang Yi-Han Ninety-Three-Year-Old Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included Director of National Museum of History, Liao Hsin-tien, Director of Tainan Art Museum, Pan Fan, Dean of the College of Art and Design, Huafan University, Huang Chih-Yang, and our Director-general, Lin Kuo-chang. Duration: 5/10-6/19.

May 16		“Indigenous Calligraphy Dance: Experience Rubbings of the Tablet Inscriptions” took place at “Calligraphy Art Park” of Chung Shan Park. We invited the famous calligraphers and painters including Lin Jin-zhong, Chang Bing-huang, Chen Hong-mian, Cai Ming-zan, and Shao Wen-hu to do the ribbon-cutting together with our Director-general, Lin Kuo-chang. We also invited 19 indigenous children from Wulai Junior High School and Elementary School, New Taipei City, to join the rubbing experience.

May 17		Ministry of Culture came to our hall to conduct the 2018 on-site counseling and investigation of the national cultural institution operating fund application. Director-general of Department of General Planning, Hong Shi-fang, led the team of eleven persons including the two external and internal committee members of Ministry of Culture, Liao Ren-yi and Pan Xiao-xue, to attend.

May 27		Our hall, Sun Yat Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, and National Development Council co-host the academic seminar of “Reflection on Sun Yat-Sen’s Principle of People’s Livelihood” at Chungshan Lecture Hall and First Conference Room. There were 18 academic papers published and about 90 participants.

May 29		“Experience Rubbings of the Tablet Inscriptions: The Seed Students Educational Training on Rubbing” took place at Chungshan Lecture Hall. Prof. Lin Xue-qing of National Taiwan Normal University was invited to give a lecture based on the traditional wet rubbing, demonstrating “cylinder rubbing,” “crayon dry rubbing,” “water color wet rubbing,” “ink dry rubbing,” “ink cylinder rubbing,” “ink printing,” and “water printing.” The participating students could fully understand the diverse art techniques of inscription rubbing.

June 2		For the culture lecture of June, we invited Honorary Professor of National Taiwan University Hospital, Dr. Chen Yao-chang to talk about “Temple of the Dutch Princess, Tjaquvuquvulj, and Huai Army: The Forgotten Taiwanese History” and share a piece of Taiwanese history forgotten by the world.

June 4		Our hall worked in coordination with “Wan An Exercise No.41,” the military and civil air-defense drill. Director-general Lin Kuo-chang went on an inspection tour of the hall and listened to Security Guard of General Planning Division to explain the implementation situation.

June 9		“Eternal Architect and Poet,” the memorial ceremony of architect Wang Da-min took place at Lecture Hall. Minister of Culture Zheng Li-jun was delegated to award the presidential citation and Wang Da-min’s son, architect Wang Shou-zheng, received it as a representative. The distinguished guests attending the memorial ceremony included former President Ma Ying-jiu, president of The Far Eastern Group, Xu Xu-dong, Prof. Hua Chang-yi, architect Chen Mai-jian, architect Li Zu-yuan, Prof. Li Qian-lang, architect Fei Zong-cheng, Chairman of National Culture and Arts Foundation Lin Man-li, the architectural team engaging in the construction of our hall, and our Director-general Lin Kuo-chang.

June 21		“Symposium on the Future Development and Strategy Counseling of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” took place, and Director-general, Lin Kuo-chang served as the host. The experts and scholars including architect Zhan Xun-ci, architect Xie Yuan, architect Wang Shou-zheng, assistant professor Xu Ming-song, and Xu Bo-yuan architect office attended the symposium, discussing the features and essence in Mr. Wang Da-min’s design of our hall and illustrating that the future engineering design and construction will stick to the emphasis on the cultural assets to reinforce the maintenance and management from the angle of preserving the cultural assets.

June 23		"Chen Rui-fu: Sea” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included Chairman of Tainan Art Museum Chen Hui-dong, Chairman of Tai-Yang Art Society Wu Long-rong, Chairman of Sun Yat Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation Xu Shui-de, and Chairman of Creative Oil Painting Society of ROC Su Xian-fa. Duration: 6/23-7/31.

June 27		Chief of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Vancouver, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deng Zhuo-ran, accompanied Canadian Young Leader Delegation to visit our hall. The special guide of our hall received and guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the related exhibitions. The creative postcards were used for the first time and offered to be sent back to their hometown.

June 30		Our hall and Taiwan Public Television co-host the 20th anniversary celebration of the station, “Toward the New Era of the Media.” “PTS 20th Anniversary Celebration Party” took place at our Auditorium. The distinguished guests including Premier Lai Qing-de, Minister of Culture Zheng Li-jun, Minister of Science and Technology Chen Liang-ji, Minister without Portfolio of Executive Yuan Lin Wan-yi, Secretary-general of Executive Yuan Zhuo Rong-tai, Secretary-general of Legislative Yuan Lin Zhi-jia, Commissioner of Hakka Affairs Council Li Yong-de, Chairman of Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation Chen Yu-xiu, and Commissioner of National Communications Commission Zhan Yi-ting attended.

July 7		For the culture lecture of July, we invited Director of National Museum of History, Liao Hsin-tien, to give a speech on “A Retrospect of the Three Cases in the Development of Taiwanese Print.” In terms of the development of the Taiwanese modern print, the style is composed of the western abstractionism and combined with the traditional elements. Zhou Ying (1922-2011), Liao Xiu-ping (1936-), and Li Xi-qi are the three different typical representatives.

July 7		Our hall and Legislator Lin Li-chan’s Office co-host the event “Cultural Fraternity, Friendly Equal Right: A Fun Family Trip to Green Lake.” Featuring the “lotus,” the event includes: taking a trip to Green Lake (Cui Hu)(ecological introduction to plants and lotus), sharing the lotus stories of different countries, drinking lotus tea, and color-painting the lotus cups. We invited 15 new immigrants’ family members to participate in the event for free. The number of the total participants was 60.

July 11		Deputy Commissioner of Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government, Tian Wei, and the members of Cultural Heritage Value Review Project Team came to our hall to do the on-site inspection. Director-general Lin Kuo-chang, Deputy Director-general Yang Tong-hui and the supervisors of each division accompanied the inspection team to do the on-site inspection on each floor of the hall and Chungshan Park.

July 14		Chairman of China Artist Association, Ma Nian-tai, accompanied Jilin Visiting Group to conduct the art exchange symposium at our hall and meet Director-general Lin Guo-chang. After the symposium, there was a guided tour on Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and a visit to the art and cultural exhibitions.

July 25		Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Ministry of National Defense, General Chen Bao-yu, led the related bureau staff to our hall, and Director-general Lin Guo-chang, researcher Zou Qiu-qiang, and Chief Huang Shu-xun received them together and accompanied them to inspect the service status and rest room of the honor guard hall.

July 31		“Simple and Naïve: Ms. Sun Sui-hua’s Oil Painting Exhibition” took place at Wen-hua Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Deputy Chairman of Sun Yat Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation Guo Wei-an, Director of Museum of the Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, Cui Heng Village, Guangdong Province, Huang Jian-min, and our Director-general Lin Guo-chang. Duration: 7/31-8/5.

August 3		“The Aesthetics of Contingent Excursion: Lo Ching ‘Back to the Future’ 70th Anniversary Retrospective” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. The distinguished guests participating in the opening ceremony included the artist, Mr. Zhou Cheng, former dean of College of Humanities, Ming Dao University, Prof. Chen Wei-de, former president of National Taiwan University of Arts, Prof. Huang Guang-nan, Czech artist Mr. Tomas Rizek, Chairman of BES Engineering Co., Mr. Yan Jun-tai, and our director-general Lin Kuo-Chang. Duration: 8/3-9/30.
August 15		The 12 visiting group members of Sino-Japanese Diet Members Conference paid a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen statue at our hall.
August 17		Department of International Information Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accompanied the Indian journalist, Mr. Somen, to visit our hall. The special guide of our hall received and guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the hall construction.
August 21		Director Ren Lin-Li of Liuyang City Museum, Hunan Province, led the cultural exchange group of seven persons to pay a cultural exchange visit to our hall and met the director-general Lin Kuo-Chang. The special guide guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the hall construction
August 23~24		Our hall and Jizhong Foundation co-host the academic seminar “The Sixth Sun Yat-sen Forum: National Revitalization and Civilization Conversation” at Chungshan Lecture Hall. Our director-general Lin Kuo-Chang, Jizhong Foundation Chairman Chen Wen-Hua, and director of Institute of Modern History, Chinese Academy of Social Science, Wang Jian-Lang co-host the opening ceremony. Sixteen papers were published during the two days. There were 160 participants.
August 31		Chief Zhang You-Chuang of Bureau of Cultural Heritage and Prof. Xue Qin were invited to the lecture on Cultural Heritage Preservation Act of our hall, explaining the management, maintenance, and practice of the cultural heritage to our colleagues. The colleagues responded enthusiastically and benefited a lot from the lecture.
September 1		For the culture lecture of September, Prof. Li Xiao-kun of Taipei Lecture Hall was invited to talk about “Why do we learn calligraphy?—The Way to Enforce the Country and Enrich the People,” leading the audience to understand the beauty of calligraphy, as well as the content and important value of calligraphy writing.
September 3		The 2018 collection review meeting (Western Painting Group) decided on the new collected works, including the eight works such as Chen Yang-chun’s “Yat-sen, Traces of Lotus,” Chen Zhang-xiong’s “Symphony of Blue and Green,” and Chen Rui-fu’s “Classification of Meat Textures.”
September 16		Sun Yat-Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits, and our hall co-host “The 1st Sun Yat-sen Thinking and Deeds Seminar” at Chungshan Lecture Hall. Our Director-general Lin Kuo-chang, Chairman of Sun Yat-Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation Xu Shui-de, and Director of Chen Shou-Ren Dr. Sun Yat-sen Research Center Shao Zhong-hai co-host the opening ceremony. There were 16 papers presented.
September 17~20		General Planning Division Chief Huang Shu-xun, Personnel Division Chief Lu Bao-yi, Exhibition Planning Division member Xie Zheng-da were assigned to conduct “The Cultural Visit to Museums and Fine Arts Museums Related to Dr. Sun Yat-sen” at Wuhan.
September 21		“The 3rd Tang Prize Award Ceremony” took place at our Auditorium. The distinguished guests including President of The Control Yuan Zhang Bo-ya, Minister of Science and Technology Chen Liang-ji, member of The Control Yuan Liu De-xun, member of The Control Yuan Yin Zuo-nian, Deputy Minister of Education Yao Li-de, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Xie Wu-qiao, and Deputy Mayor of Taipei City Deng Jia-ji attended.
September 25		The handover ceremony of the former director-general Lin Kuo-chang and the new director-general Liang Yong-fei. Director-general Liang used to be Counselor of Ministry of Culture and was commissioned by Executive Yuan to serve as the 11th director-general of our hall. On the same day he signed the official documents and received the seal.
September 27		The ten members of the visiting group from Wuhan Museum, Hubei Province, visited our hall and met Deputy Director-general Yang Tong-hui. General Planning Division Chief Huang Shu-xun and Personnel Division Chief Lu Bao-yi received and accompanied them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s historical exhibition.
September 29		“2018 The 53rd Golden Bell Awards Ceremony” took place at our Auditorium. The distinguished guests including Minister of Culture Zheng Li-jun, Director-general of Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC, Xu Yi-jun, attended.

October 3		The 2018 collection review meeting (Calligraphy Group) decided on the five collected works, including Du Zhong-gao’s “Tian Xia Wei Gong,” Jiang Yi-han’s “Qing Shan Yong Bu Lao,” Xue Ping-nan’s seal carving “Bo Ai Xin Chuan,” and the works winning “Chungshan Award” from the calligraphy group of Chungshan Youth Art Award, Deng Jun-hao’s “Three Poems of Han Shan-zi” and “Couplet: Jin Shi, Huang Ting.”

October 6		“2018 The Golden Bell Awards Ceremony” took place at our Auditorium. The distinguished guests including Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-jun, Deputy Minister, Ding Xiao-jing, and Director-general of Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, Xu Yi-jun, attended.

October 14		The five visiting group members of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Los Angeles, returned to Taiwan to pay a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen statue at our hall. The special guide of our hall received and guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the hall construction.

October 17		“Great Inherited Art from Three Masters” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. Duration: 10/17-11/12.

October 27		“2018 Taiwan-Japan Calligraphy Culture Exchange Exhibition: took place at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Gallery on the first floor. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Wu, Political Deputy Minister of Ministry of Culture, Xiao Zong-huang, Secretary-general of Taiwan-Japan Relations Association, Zhang Shu-lin, President of JAPAN Forward, Izuka Hiroshihiko, Chairman of Sankei Shokai, Kazaoka Gojo, representative of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office, Numata Mikio, Chairman of Chinese Shufa Arts Organization, Zhang Bing-huang, famous calligraphers, Shi Guang-yuan, Lian Sheng-yan, Chen Jia-zi, Chen Mei-xiu, Zeng An-tian, Yan Jian-zhong, Xue Ping-nan, Chen Wei-de, Li Zhen-ji, Gong Chao-yang, Lin Jing-zhong, Zhang Mu-xi, Chen Hong-mian, Lin Long-da, Huang Zhi-yang, Chen Guo-fu, Chen Ming-jing, and our Director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 10/27-11/04.

October 31		Three guests including American pathologist Dr. Barth and the former assistant Kondo Natsuko visited our hall. The special guide guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the related exhibitions.

November 3		We cohost the charity bazaar “Happiness and Fraternity” with Eden Social Welfare Foundation to increase the multi-cultural understanding and recognition. We specially invited the new immigrant parent-child dance troupe and second-generation students to perform saxophone and share the new immigrants’ hometown delicacies from the South.

November 6		We host “2018 Foreign Students Chinese Speech Contest.” There were sixty foreign youths from sixteen public and private universities and colleges and fourteen countries in Asia, America, Europe, and Africa. After the eight-hour contest, Fan Bo-wen, from Peru, won the champion, Ma Shu-lin (Thailand), the second prize, Ta Li (Russia), the third prize, and Lin Sen (USA), the fourth prize. There were also twelve merit awards.

November 6		We host “Cultural Exchange Visit of the Japan-Taiwan Parlimentary Goodwill Association from Wakayama County Counsil, Japan.” The chairman of the association, Ozaki Yoji, gave the precious replicas of the letters between Sun Yat-sen and Minakata Takeshi Kusunoki. Director-general Liang Yung-fei received them on behalf of the hall.

November 9		“2018 ‘Chungshan Youth Art Award’ Exhibition” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: former principal of National Taiwan University of Arts, Huang Guang-nan, professors of Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, Su Xian-fa and Sun Yi-hua, professor of Department of Chinese, NTNU, Du Zhong-gao, former dean of School of Fine Arts, Taipei National University of the Arts, professor Lin Zhang-hu, chief editor of Journal of Shufa Calligraphy and Education, Mr. Cai Ming-zan, dean of the College of Art and Design, Huafan University, Huang Zhi-yang, Curator of Tainan Art Museum, Pan Fan, and our director-general Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 11/9-11/25.

November 12		The award-giving ceremony of “2018 Chungshan Youth Art Award” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. Our director-general Liang Yung-fei gave the prize of NT300,000 and trophy to the winners, Qiu Yi-ning (ink painting), Yu Tong-sheng (calligraphy), and Lin Ying-zhen (oil painting).

November 12		In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 153th birthday, we host the book-giving activity “Hold Books in Arms.” Our director-general gave books in person. There were grandmas at the age of ninety-five and eighty-eight coming to receive books accompanied by their family. The visitors took part actively.

November 12-14		In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 153th birthday, we host the series guides to the movies on cultural equal rights: “Blue Brave: The Legend of Formosa in 1895” for the Hakka, “303” for the new immigrants, and “Lokah Laqi” for the indigenous people. There were 159 participants.

November 15		Our hall recevied the “Visiting Group of Morrison Academy, Taichung” and provided the English guide to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the related exhibitions.

November 16		“Wild Ink: A-Sun WU Modern Ink Painting Exhibition” took place at Chungshan National Gallery. The ditingusiged guests attending the opening ceremony included: famous artist, professor Li Qi-mao, former director of Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture, Mr. Wang Shou-lai, and our director-general, Liang Yung-fei. Duration: 11/16-12/25.

November 17		The Motion Picture Foundation, R.O.C. host “The 55th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony and Red Carpet” at our hall. The distinguished guests included: Minister of Culture Zheng Li-jun and deputy minister Ding Xiao-jing.

November 27		The keynote speech “Gender Equality in Korean Drama, CEDAW” took place at Chungshan Lecture Hall. The lecturer of National Open University, Zhang Xue-fang, was invited to give the speech.

December 3		Sun Yat-Sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Chinese Culture University, and our hall co-host “Sun Yat-sen Thinking and Contemporary National Development Seminar.” There were nine papers presented and about 110 participants.

December 5		Ministry of Health and Welfare host the 2018 “National Excellent Volunteer and Corporate Volunteer Groups Award Giving Ceremony” at Auditorium. The distinguished guests included: President Tsai Ing-wen and Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Lu Bao-jing.

December 8		“Danlu Calligraphy Society 90th Anniversary International Calligraphy Exhibition” took place at Bo-ai Gallery and Culture Gallery on the first floor. The distinguished guests attending the opening ceremony included: Chairman of Danlu Foundation Lian Sheng-yan, advisory committee member Zeng An-tian and Chairman Xiao Hui-xing of Danlu Calligraphy Society, and the researcher of our hall Zou Qiu-qiang. Duration: 12/8-12/19

December 12		Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government, led the supervision and evaluation. Our deputy director-general Yang Tong-hui led the colleagues in charge of the related business to do the practical examination and experience exchange of the tourist spot service.

December 19		The strategic alliance meeting of our hall and schools at all levels was convened. The director-general Liang Yung-fei host the meeting, which invited Department of Education, Taipei City Government, and thirteen principals from elementary school to high school to participate. It is expected that the strategic alliance of the different industries will provide the young students with the stage to show their learning results and create the highest efficacy together.

December 19		The member of the Canadian parliament, Ms. Alexandra Mendes, led a group of seven persons to visit out hall. The special guide of our hall received and guided them to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s history and the exhibitions.

December 20-23		The deputy director-general, Yang Tong-hui, led the 14-person group of the Taiwanese scholars to attend the 6th cross-strait seminar, “In memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen: National Rejuvenation and a Community of Shared Future for Mankind.” There were 42 papers presented and about 300 participants.

December 21		To encourage the disabled to “create the chance and embrace the hope,” our director-general Liang Yung-fei held the present-giving activity together with Chungtun Company and Taipei City Yangming Home for the Disabled before Christmas.

December 22		The exhibition “Ink Ocean Reflection: Taiwan Marine Art Association VS Korean Ink Painting 2000” took place at Bo-ai Gallery. Duration: 12/22(2018)-1/2(2019).

December 22		The public toilet of the memorial hall was granted the outstanding award of the tourism group by Taipei City Government, 2018. The deputy director of Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government, Cai Ling-yi, gave the award.

December 23		President of The Control Yuan Zhang Bo-ya visited “Wild Ink: A-Sun WU Modern Ink Painting Exhibition.” Our director-general Liang Yung-fei accompanied and guided her.

December 25		The deputy speaker of Legislative Yuan Cai Qi-chang visited “Wild Ink: A-Sun WU Modern Ink Painting Exhibition.” The artist Mr. A-Sun Wu and our director-general Liang Yung-fei accompanied and guided him.

December 25		On December 25, a Christmas concert took place in front of the Dr. Sun Yat-sen statue at the main entrance of the hall. The elders in the neighborhood and citizens were invited to celebrate the Christmas together. The string orchestra of Guangfu Elementary School and the children with Down Syndrome from Down Syndrome Foundation gave the lively performance. The four distinguished guests including our director-general played Santa Claus and gave candy on the scene.

December 27		Our director-general Liang Yung-fei invited one of the artists co-painting the hall collection “The Return of the Spring, The Rejuvenation of the Country,” the one-hundred-year-old calligraphy and Chinese painting master, Mr. Wu Ping, as well as the ink painting master, Mr. Li Qi-mao, to our hall and share the memories about the co-painting experience in the past.

December 28		Our director-general Liang Yung-fei invited one of the artists co-painting the hall collection “The Return of the Spring, The Rejuvenation of the Country,” the one-hundred-year-old calligraphy and Chinese painting master, Mr. Wu Ping, as well as the ink painting master, Mr. Li Qi-mao, to our hall and share the memories about the co-painting experience in the past.

2017

2023-11-20

January 3		The “Museum Artifacts Preparation and Racking Operation” has been launched, a major milestone for the Memorial Hall to build a professional storage system.

January 3		The “ACC Africa Humanitarian Mission 2016 Tour” was held at the Auditorium and Former Vice President Ms. Lu Hsiu-lien was among guests in attendance.

January 7		“Tranquility Yields Transcendence: Chu Heng-ching Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition in Celebration of his 90th Birthday” was held at the Tswei-xi Gallery and the Chairman of King Machinery Co., Ltd., Chen He-gui, ink painting master, Mr. Li Ke-mei, Pr. Du Zhong-gao, and Pr. Chen Wei-de., were guests in attendance. On display: January 7 to 18.

January 12		The "Liu Guo-song Contemporary Ink Painting Exhibition" was held at Bo-ai Gallery, and Ms. Xie Guo Xiu-ying of the Xie Huang Bian Culture and Art Foundation, the Chairwoman of the King Kuei Art Foundation, Liu Yue-gui, the Chairwoman of the Lotus Art Gallery, Hong Wan-jun, the Chairman of Mingshan Art, Hsu Ming, the Chairman of Capital Art, York Hsiao, the General Manager of the Loftyart Gallery, Mr. and Mrs. Richard MC Chang, former Directors-General of the Memorial Hall, Mr. Tseng Kun-di and Mr. Wang Fu-lin, and the Chief of the Exhibition Section of the Memorial Hall, Mr. Yang De-sheng, were among the guests of the grand opening. On display: January 12 to 24.

January 17		The "USA Residing Abstract Painter Manli Chao Culture and Art Exhibition on Islamic Culture" was held at the Tswei-heng Gallery and Secretary Li Qiu-hua of Legislator Xu Zhi-jie Congress Office, Chief Secretary Luo Rong-qian of the Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Protection of the Ministry of Justice, the former Director Wang Yi-fei of the Police Agency of the Taiwan Provincial Government, Counselor Wang Hsin-yi of Taipei City, former Supreme Judge Mr. Chen Hsin-ming of Judicial Yuan, Ms. Cheng Guei-lien, Chairman Li Qian-wan of the TPMA, the Director-General of the Memorial Hall, Lin Guo-zhang, and the former Director-General of the Memorial Hall, Mr. Gao Chong-yun, were among the guests in attendance of the grand opening. On display: January 17 to 25.

January 19		The "Deep Ink Stonebull Old Animal Husbandry ─Hu Nien Tsu's Exhibition" was held at the Chung-shan National Art Gallery and the former Minister of Education, Mr. Huang Rong-cun, former Ministers without Portfolio of Executive Yuan, Mr. Huang Guang-nan, Chairman Lu Bing-wen of the Taipei City branch of the Chinese Porridge Club, Pr. Li Qi-mao, Pr. Shen Yi-cheng, Pr. Lo Fang, Artist Hsu Gu-yan, Director Li Zong-ren of Department of Agronomy, the National Taiwan University of Arts, and the Directors-General of the Memorial Hall, Lin Guo-zhang, were among the guests in attendance of the grand opening. On display: January 19 to February 22.

January 20		"An Artist's Journey Across Taiwan, the Ting Shui Chuan Solo Exhibition" was held at the Tswei-xi Gallery, and among the guests of the grand opening were the Director-General of the Memorial Hall, Lin Guo-zhang, the artist Mr. Yang Shen-hong, and Mr. Lin Ren-shan. On display: January 20 to February 1.

January 29		The "2017 Taipei International Calligraphy Exhibition and Demonstration for the Spring Festival" was held at the Bo-ai Gallery. On display: January 29 to February 7.

April 1		"Reunion! My classmates~" was performed in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. Among the honorable audience was Li Lien-chuan, the minister of the Ministry of Culture

April 11		"2017 Formosa - 20th Anniversary Exhibition of Disabled Painters from Love Wan Fun Center of Eden Social Welfare Foundation in Taipei City" was held at Tswei-xi Gallery. Significant guests, including the vice executive and district chief of the Eden Foundation, Lin Wen-pin and Liang Chiung-yi, the director of the Love Wan Fun Center, Lin Wei-ting, and, the Director-General of Memorial Hall, Lin Kuo-chang, were all invited to the opening ceremony. Exhibition Dates: April 11th to April 19th

April 12		"The 80th Taiyang Art Exhibition - Reaching the Summit" was held at Chung-shan National Gallery and Bo-ai Gallery. Such prominent figures as Mr. Lai Hao-min, ex-president of the Judicial Yuan, Mr. Liao Le-yi, a former senior advisor to the Office of the President of the Republic of China, Lin Pao-yao, the chairman of the Zhangqihua Culture and Art Foundation, Mr. Huang Kuan-nan, a former official of the Executive Yuan, and Lin Kuo-chang, the Director-General of Memorial Hall visited the exhibition. Exhibition Dates: April 12th to April 23rd

April 13		The consultative meeting of the "Operation and Management of Business for Museum Shops" was convened and hosted by Huang Shu-hsun, the manager of the General Planning Division. Members who attended the meeting including Lin Kuo-ping, Director of the Marketing Department for Cultural Creativity Development at National Palace Museum, Hsin Chih-ning, the manager of the Extension Service Division at the National Museum of History, Mr. Wang Chi-ching, Professor of the Business Administration Department at Tamkang University, and Mr. Hsu Sung-ming, Professor of the Architecture Department at Ming Chuan University.

April 13		Huang Chien-min (fourth from the left), the Director-General of Sun Yat-sen's Residence Memorial Museum, located in Cuiheng Village of Guangdong Province in mainland China, accompanied by Huang Tung-hsiang, the vice president of Taipei World Kwong Tong Community Associations (third from the right) and the secretary-general Huang Hsin-mei (third from the left), visited the Hall with other important guests as a so-called "courtesy call". They were received by Hall Director-General Lin Kuo-chang, with whom they also held a forum on the exchange of different cultures.

April 21		The exhibition of drama figures in "Rhyme and Sentiment", the performance by The National Taiwan College of Performing Arts to celebrate its 60th anniversary, was held at both Wen-hau Gallery and the Culture Corridor (2F). The headmaster and professors of the College, Chang Jui-pin, Li Chi-mao, Ou Hao-nien, and Chang Pin-huang, and Hall Director-General Lin Kuo-chang all enjoyed attending the opening ceremony. Exhibition Dates: April 21st to April 30th

April 24		Director-General Hao Kang-yi of Hubei Provincial Museum situated in the sub-provincial city Wuhan of Hubei, China, took a tour with other visitors, perso

April 26		The sculpture exhibition of the artist Hsieh Tung-liang "The shapelessness of Dao - the spiritual, natural, immemorial, harmonious, and formless aspects series" was sponsored at Bo-ai Gallery.

April 26		The photography exhibition of the photographer Chen Tien-Tao "An Aftertaste" was sponsored at Chung-shan National Gallery. Mr. Peng Ming-min, a former senior advisor to the Office of the President of the Republic of China, Mr. Huang Kuan-nan, a former official of the Executive Yuan, Professor Wang Hsiu-hsiung of National Taiwan Normal University, Chien Wen-hsiu, the chairman of the Ever Light Cultural Foundation, photographers Mr. Ko Hsi-chieh and Mr. Chuang Ling, and Hall Director-General Lin Kuo-chang, along with other honorable guests, all attended the opening event. Exhibition Dates: April 26th to May 21st.

April 26		The editing conference for the 22nd periodical of the Journal on "Sun Yet San's Studies" was convened, and the publication date is expected to be May 16th.

April 27		The printings of the new book "Pay it Forward from the Heart" in limited edition was completed for National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall's 45th anniversary of its founding.
May 5		The Hall co-organized “Poppies of Remembrance – In Memory of the Fallen in Gallipoli” with the Turkish Trade Office in Taipei at Wen-hua Gallery, displaying works of Turkish painter Hikmet Çetinkaya. The opening ceremony and cocktail party, which was held on May 5, included a performance of traditional Turkish music and a live painting show. The works were given to the Ministry of Culture at the event. Director of the Department of Cultural Exchange Wu Shao-kai represented the Ministry in accepting the gift. Many guests around the world gathered at the event, including Representative of the Turkish Trade Office İsmet Erikan, Representative of Australian Office Catherine Raper, and Representative of New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office Moira McDonald Turley, as well as representatives from offices of 24 nations in Taiwan, such as Germany, Slovakia, Kiribati, etc. and Director General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang. The Exhibition lasted from 5/5 to 5/21.

May 10		Former Speaker of the Legislative Yuan Wang Jin-ping, Chairperson of Hung Men International Headquarters Liu Pei-xun, Chairperson of Taipei City Youth Care Association Lu Yi-cong, President of the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts Zhang Rui-bin, and Director General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, among others, attended the opening ceremony for the 2017 International Kuan Kung Cultural Festival: An Interchange Exhibition of Masters of Calligraphy and Painting in Taiwan and China” on display in the Boai Gallery and Cultural Gallery on the 1st Floor from May 10 to May 22.

May 16		More than a hundred guests attended the celebration for the 45th anniversary of the Hall held at Lecture Hall and hosted by Director General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, including Deputy Minister of Culture Yang Zi-bao, former National Policy Advisors to the President Wu Dong-ming and Huang Guang-nan, President of the Chensenmei Social Welfare Foundation Li Zhong-gui, President of the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts Zhang Rui-bin, Founder of the New Aspect Culture and Education Foundation Xu Bo-yun, Prof. Du Zhong-gao and other artists, Prof. Zhao Song-yun and other teachers from the Life Aesthetics Program, and villagers.

May 16		Since the 45th anniversary of the Hall is also on the 100th birthday of the Hall’s architect, Wang Da-hong, in honor of his special dedication, the Deputy Minister of Culture was invited to give a medal. Director General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang presented the photos taken by the winners of the 2016 Photography Contest “Beauty of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.” Wang’s son, architect Wang Sho-zheng, represented his father to accept them. Architect groups involved in the construction of the Hall that year, including architect Xie Yuan, architect Zhan Xun-ci, engineer Luo Zhi-lang, architect Yu Zao-chuan, Prof. Hua Chang-yi, Prof. Liang Ming-gang, and engineer Wang Da-ren, also attended the event.

May 16		To convey the past 45 years of happy memories, the Hall chose 60 topics for Hall personnel to write about and edited the book Legends of Fraternity, first released at the 45th anniversary ceremony.

May 16		Prof. Zhang Yu-teng was invited to give a keynote speech on “Trends of Museum Aesthetics” at the anniversary ceremony.

May 16		The book sharing activity “Celebrating with the Hall by Reading Books” was held in the west corridor of the Hall, where a total of 936 books, including publications, journals, and magazines regarding Sunology and art were given away.

May 16		The Hall and teachers and students of the Life Aesthetics Program, including “Chinese Floral Design A, B” and “Tea Culture” had displays at the “2017 Exhibition on Floral Design and Tea Culture” in the east and west spaces on the 1st Floor.

May 24		Running Cattle: Shaih Lifa’s Exhibition was displayed at Chungshan National Gallery from May 24 to July 2.

May 25		Director of Student Affairs and Special Education Zhen Nai-wen, Chairperson of the Sculpture Association of Taiwan Wang Xiu-qi, Wang Sho-xuan, Xie Dong-liang, and Chairperson of the Kelti International Art Charity Association Chen Si-fan, all attended the opening ceremony for the 2017 Lin Zhao-qing’s Sculpture Exhibition—Meet with the Mountain City, on display at Boai Gallery from May 25 to June 6.

May 25		Hakka Journey: Provincial Highway 3 as a Formosan Landscape was on display at Wenhua Gallery and the Culture Gallery on the 2nd Floor from May 25 to June 25.

May 31		To make the space of the Hall more active and develop more professionalized and internationalized exhibition quality, the Hall integrated and planned the central core area on the 1st Floor, previously the administration area, and turned it into a perfectly functioning exhibition area, the “Boai Gallery.” With an area of about 180 pings, Boai Gallery is not only equipped with complete fireproof equipment but also an air conditioning system that can maintain constant temperature and humidity. The renovation construction began in February 2016 and was completed on November 10 of the same year. It was officially examined and accepted on May 31, 2017.

June 3		Director-General of Academia Historica Wu Mi-cha was invited to give a speech: “Modern Transformation of the Historical Development in Taiwan” for the “Lectures on Culture” series in June.

June 3		The Director of Association of History Professors in America, China Fang Qiang, led his group to visit the Hall.

June 8		Yoshinobu Nisaka, the governor of Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, led a group of visitors to the Hall. Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, accompanied by Researcher Zou Qiu-qiang, Chief of Extension Service Division Wang Bing-lun, and Deputy Researcher of Research and Acquisition Division Liu Bi-rong personally received them.

June 9		Director of the Department of Arts Development, Ministry of Culture Liang Yong-fei led his staff to visit the Hall and held a business forum with Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, Deputy Director-General Yang Tong-hui, and the head of each unit.

June 22		Artist Prof. Zhou Cheng, Chen Kun-yi, Chen Hong-mian, etc. attended the opening ceremony for the “Joint Exhibition for Members of the Seal Engraving Society of the Republic of China” displayed in the Boai Gallery from June 22 to July 2.

June 22		The Secretary General of China’s Soong Ching Ling Foundation, Li Song-yu, led a group of visitors to the Hall.

June 24		The Hall co-organized the Conference on “Sun Yat-sen’s Democratic Theory and Political Development in Taiwan” at Chungshan Lecture Hall with the National Development Society of R.O.C. and other facilities. Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang hosted the Conference and gave a keynote speech. A total of 19 papers were published.

June 26		The Curator of Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History, Yang Qi, led a group of visitors to the Hall.

June 26-30		Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang led scholars inform the Taiwan and Chinese Alliance for Solidarity to Vietnam and co-organized the Conference on “Sun Yat-sen and Vietnam” with the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, National Vietnam University, Hanoi. A total of 14 papers were published (seven from Taiwanese scholars and seven from Vietnamese scholars). They also visited Ho Chi Minh Museum and the historical sites of Sun Yat-sen’s revolution in Vietnam.

June 28		The Police Broadcasting Service held the “Safe Road Trip—Cross Generation Light Concert” in the Auditorium to advocate road safety measures. Minister of the Interior Ye Jun-rong and others attended the Concert.
July 1		Associate Prof. Pan Fan, Department of Cultural Assets and Reinvention, FGU was invited to give a keynote speech on “The Images of Demons and Ghosts in Eastern and Western Art” on July 1 for the Lectures on Culture.

July 5		Former National Policy Advisor to the President Wu Dong-ming and Li Zi-qi, former Minister without Portfolio Huang Guang-nan, former Dean of the College of Arts, National Taiwan Normal University Prof. Liang Xiu-zhong and Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, attended the opening ceremony for Dream Chasing, Dream Painting—Chiao Shih-tai 88 Retrospective Exhibition, displayed at Chungshan National Gallery from July 5 and August 13.

July 10-21		2017 Children’s Summer Camp was held. There were two events, “Creative Magic Camp” and “Little Leader Camp.” The total of 53 children participated in the camps.

July 17		To cope with the renovation of the 3F Collection Storeroom and De-ming Gallery, the space of History Room would be shifted to the Research and Acquisition Division as the storeroom preparation room while the General Planning Division would start related preparations.

July 20		Collection Deliberation Meeting (Calligraphy Group) was held. 34 pieces of calligraphy works passed the evaluation and were listed in the collection, including one of the four major calligraphers in R.O.C., Tan Yan-kai’s “Excerpt of Sun Guo-ting’s Calligraphy”; contemporary calligrapher Du Zhong-gao’s couplet “Carry on the past and path a new way for the future”; Hu Nian-zu’s “Good Words from Sun Yat-sen”; and Xue Ping-nan’s “One of the Eight Views at Yongcui Lake.”

July 25		Deputy General-Director of the Hall Yang Tong-hui, leading the staff of the Electrical Engineering Division and Theater Management Division to visit and learn from the National Taichung Theater, including the large, medium, and small theaters and the stage of the outdoor theater so as to understand further the planning of each facility and seat (including accessibility seat).

July 30		Secretary-General of Sun Yat-sen Foundation Zhong De-chang led the Guangdong Outstanding Youth Taiwan Visiting Group to visit the Hall. The Head of the Extension Services Division Wang Bing-lun and Deputy Researcher of the Research and Acquisition Division, Liu Bi-rong accompanied them during their visit.

August 5		Former President of the Control Yuan Chien Fu (along with his wife), Legislator Chen Xue-sheng, former Minister of Transportation and Communication Ye Kuang-shi, former member of the Mainland Affairs Council Xia Li-yan, former Representative of the Taipei Mission in Sweden Zheng Tian-shou, President of Providence University Tang Chuan-yi, Superintendent of Tri-Service General Hospital Lin Shi-hua, and Director of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, attended the opening ceremony of the Gratitude and Feedback Exhibition in Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists. This exhibition was on display at the Wenhua Gallery and the 2nd floor of the Cultural Gallery from August 5 to August 21.

August 10		In 2017, the 29th Summer Universiade Torch Relay took place at the square in front of the fountain at Chungshan Park, attracting an audience of hundreds for the torch and cheering on the participants.

August 17		Former government affairs councilor at the Executive Yuan Huang Guang-nan, former Deputy Director of the National Palace Museum Lin Bo-ting, Director of the Hwa Kang Museum Liu Mei-qin, painter Wen Ji, Li Chong-chong, Prof. Chen Wei-de, family representative Wu Han-long, Curator Prof. Zheng Yue-mei, Prof. Bai Shi-ming and Director of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang attended the opening ceremony for the Dream Homeland 95 Exhibition by Wu Xue-rang, which was on display at the Chungshan National Gallery from August 17 to September 27.

August 21		A consultation meeting regarding the construction of the Taipei Dome Complex and the south wing entrance to the underground passage of the Hall was organized by the Director of the Hall, Lin Guo-zhang. Among those invited to attend the meeting were architects Xie Yuan and Zhan Xun-ci, who have been involved in construction around the country, as well as Xicun Village Chief Yan Chang-sheng, Xinglong Village Chief Luo Song-mei, Zheng-he Village Chief Yin Jun-fu, Zhengsheng Village Chief Chen Xiu-lan, Huasheng Village Chief Chen Jin-hua, and representatives of other related units. They attended the meeting in order to reflect the opinions of experts and villagers for the reference of the Taipei City Government Department of Sports.

August 24		Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture Chen Ji-min, Director of CTBC Bank's Charity Department Sun Ji-lan, Director of the Oil Art Society of the Republic of China Su Xian-fa, Prof. Chen Yin-hui, Prof. Shen Guo-ren, Chen Hui-dong and Director of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang attended the opening ceremony for the 41st National Oil Painting Exhibition, which was on display at the Bo-ai Gallery and the 1st floor of the Culture Gallery from August 24 to September 3.

September 2		Former Director of the National Palace Museum Feng Ming-zhu, former Deputy Director Zhang Lin-sheng, Deputy Director of the National Museum of History Gao Yu-zhen, Ceramist Chen Jin-liang, and the director of this hall, Lin Guo-zhang, and many others, attended the opening ceremony for Birth in Fired: Evan Shaw, which was displayed at the Wenhua Gallery from September 2 to September 27.

September 10		This hall and the T.F.C.F Taipei City Southern District Office held a large campaign called “Parenting For You” at the square to the west of the fountain in Chungshan Park.

September 19		Director of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in Northern California, US Visiting Group, Guan Jian-zhong, led a group of members to visit the hall and make donations.

September 22		A Collection Deliberation Meeting (Western Painting Group) was held. 22 pieces of works passed the evaluation and were listed in the collection, including Xie Li-fa’s “Blossoming Spring,” Jiao Shi-tai’s “Starry Night,” and others. The Chungshan National Gallery invited them to donate the works after the exhibition.

September 23		The 2017 Golden Bell Awards Ceremony took place at the Auditorium. Belle Yu and Hong Zong-shi (A-guo) hosted the event together. Minister of Culture Zheng Li-jun, Secretary-General Chen Ji-min and others attended the ceremony.

September 30		Prof. Li Qi-mao, Prof. Ou Hao-nien, former Minister of Justice Shi Mao-lin, Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Nantou County Lin Rong-sen, and others attended the opening ceremony for “Clouds, Walking Past—Cai You’s Individual Exhibition at Seventy Years Old”, which was displayed at the Chungshan National Gallery until November 8. Director of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang represented the Hall to accept an ink painting called “Dragon’s Song—Seeing in the Mist”, which was donated by Prof. Cai You.

September 30		The 2017 Golden Bell Awards Ceremony took place at the Auditorium. Mickey Huang and Selina hosted the ceremony together. Minister of Culture Zheng Li-jun and others attended the ceremony.

October 1		“Wang Xiu-qi Sculpture Exhibition: Justice VS Love” was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Distinguished guests who attended the opening ceremony included former vice president, Lu Xiu-lian. Duration: 10/1-10/10.

October 7		We invited the Vice President of the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, Sun Jian-qiu to give a speech on “Colors and Emotional Tones in Traditional Poetry” for the culture lecture. Vice President Sun’s interpretation of the poetry in layman terms with fascinating vocal expression and colorful emotions.

October 10		Former President Ma Ying-jiu, KMT Chairman Wu Dun-yi, former KMT Vice Chairman Hong Xiu-zhu, New Party National Committee Chairman Yu Mu-ying, former Premier Hao Bo-cun, and former TECRO Representative Shen Lu-xun led a team of 100 members to pay a floral tribute to the Dr. Sun Yat-sen statue at the “Love National Flag, Love Country” event held by the Song Tao Group.

October 13		“Elegance of Lacquer Painting: Chinese Lacquer Painting Society Members Joint Exhibition”was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Distinguished guests who attended the opening ceremony included former Minister without Portfolio of the Executive Yuan, Huang Guang-nan. Duration: 10/13-10/23.
October 14		In 2017, Yan Xie-qin, head of the management and administration seminar of Overseas School of Northern Thailand led a 36-person delegation to visit the memorial hall.
October 22		“The 2nd Cross-Strait Sunology Research Young Scholars Forum” took place at Chungshan Lecture Hall. Former President, Ma Ying-jiu was invited to give a keynote speech. A total of 27 papers were presented by young scholars came from both sides of the strait.
October 24		In 2017, Chairman Chen Jia-hua led a group of 36 members from the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England to visit and pay tribute to the Memorial Hall.

October 26		“Yao Qing Ji Yuan - Prominent Expatriate Artist in Japan, Fu Yi Yao's First-ever Solo Exhibition in Taiwan” was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Duration: 10/26-11/2.

October 29-30		“The Principle of People’s Livelihood and Chinese Culture Conference” was held at Chungshan Lecture Hall. Director-general, Lin Guo-chang of the Dr. Sun-Yat-sen Memorial Hall and President of Huafan University, Gao Bo-yuan, gave the keynote speeches. There were 13 papers presented in total.

October 31		Co-chairmen, Fang Jie-zhou and Ma Pei-dao led a delegation of 36 members from the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Los Angeles to visit and pay tribute to the Memorial Hall.

November 2		Wen-hua Gallery exhibited “Arts & Fashion”. Distinguished guests in attendance included the Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-Jun and President of National Taiwan Normal University, Chang Kuo-en. Duration: 11/2-11/15.

November 3		The contest was held in honor of Mr. Sun Yat-sen’s contribution and aimed to promote awareness to foreign students about the philosophy of Chungshan and understanding of Chinese culture, as well as increase their interest in learning Chinese. A total of 77 foreign students participated in the contest from fourteen countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa. (Photo: Director-general Lin Guo-chang, evaluation committee members, and the contest winners.

November 5		For the culture lecture, we invited Prof. Liu Wei-kai, Department of History, National Cheng Chi University, to give a speech on “Why should we respect Sun Yat-sen?”

November 11		“Condensation and Variety: Du Zhong-gao 70 Calligraphy Exhibition” was held at Chungshan National Gallery, Opening Ceremony. Duration: 11/11-12/20.

November 11-12		The Memorial Hall jointly sponsored the 2017 National Academic Conference “In Honor of Sun Yat-sen: Fairness, Justice, and Social Development” with the Guangzhou Sun Yat-sen Foundation, Shanghai Chungshan Society, Sun Yat-sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, and Chinese Alliance for Solidarity. Attending scholars came from Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, and Taiwan, and distinguished guests were from all walks of life. A total of 136 participants attended and 23 papers were presented.

November 12		The 12th and 13th ROC President, Ma Ying-jiu paid a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue on the 152nd anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birthday.

November 12		The prize presentation ceremony of the “Chungshan Youth Art Award” was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Director-general, Lin Guo-chang awarded the prize of NT$ 300,000 and trophy to the winners of the Chungshan Award, Chen Wei-wen (ink painting), Zheng Jun-hao (calligraphy), and Chen Hong-qun (oil painting).

November 12		KMT Chairman, Wu Dun-yi led a group of 350 party delegates to pay a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue on the 152nd anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birthday.

November 12		Chairman of the Association for Chinese Unity and Federation of Retired Military Generals, Xia Ying-zhou led a delegation of over 100 members to pay a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue on the 152nd anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birthday.

November 12		Executive Director of the Worldwide Chungshan Association, Chen Wei-min led the directors and supervisors to pay a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue on the 152nd anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birthday.

November 12		Chairman of the Taipei City Guangdong Association, Liang Zhuo led the directors and supervisors to pay a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue on the 152nd anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birthday.

November 12		Chairman of the Federation of Overseas Chinese Association, Zheng Zhi-yi led the directors and supervisors to pay a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue on the 152nd anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s birthday.

November 12		In honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 152nd birthday, the Memorial Hall and Chinese Alliance for Solidarity organized the “Honoring Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s 152nd birthday: Youth, Happiness, Energy” at the front gate square.

November 17		"Ink Charm and Serendipity: Huang Zhong-tai Ink Figure Painting Exhibition” was held at Yat-sen Gallery, Opening Ceremony.

November 21		"2017 Taipei International Ink Painting Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery and Wen-hua Gallery, Opening Ceremony. Duration: 11/21-11/29.

November 25		“The 54th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony” was held at the auditorium. The famous host, Matilda Tao hosted the ceremony. Distinguished guests in attendance included Minister of Culture, Zheng Li-Jun and Deputy Minister, Ding Xiao-jing.

November 27		The 25-person group led by Chairman Ozaki Yoji of the Wakayama County Council ROC-Japan friendship legislator Alliance paid a visit to the Memorial Hall. Director-general Lin, Guo-chang received them in person.

December 2		For the culture lecture in December, we invited the Taiwanese Beijing Opera actress, Ms. Guo Xiao-zhuang to give a speech on“How to Create a New Era of Taiwanese Beijing Opera.”

December 14		"Taiwan Seal Society, Zhongnan Seal Art Association, Cross-Strait Seal Art Joint Exhibition” took place at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Distinguished guests who attended the opening ceremony included the former Director-general of the Bureau of Cultural Heritage, Ministry of Culture, Mr. Wang Shou-lai. Duration: 12/14-12/24.

December 14		Dr. Henry Chang-yu Lee, an internationally renowned criminal forensics expert paid a floral tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s statue at the Memorial Hall and shared with the public “Scientific Detective: Life Experience and Case Discussion” at the lecture hall. Director-general, Lin Guo-chang received him in person.

December 16		The Museum and the Chinese Alliance for Solidarity jointly sponsored the “Chinese Youth Forum on Cross-Strait Policy Dialogue”. Director-general, Lin Guo-chang and Chairman, Zhai Zhong-quan co-hosted the opening ceremony.

December 18		Executive Vice Chairman of the Soong Ching Ling Foundation, Mr. Hang Tuan-xiang, led the delegation to visit to the Memorial Hall. Director-general, Lin Guo-chang received them in person.

December 18		Curator of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum, Ipoh, Malaysia, Mr. Zhang Ying-jie, and other members visited the Memorial Hall. Director-general, Lin Guo-chang received them in person.

December 20		The public toilets of the Memorial Hall main building were selected for the 2017 Taipei City Merit Award for Excellent Public Toilets. The award was presented jointly by the General Planning Division Chief, Huang Shu-xun and cleaning team representative, Ms. Ma Yan-qing.

December 28		“Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Exhibition Reviewers Artworks Joint Exhibition” was held at Bo-ai Art Gallery. Duration: 12/28-1/14, 2018.

December 30		“Thanksgiving Journey: Practices and Vows of Africa” was held at the auditorium. Distinguished guests included former Vice President, Ms. Lu Xiu-lian.

2016

2023-11-20

January 7		“New Creation—Zhang Jin’s Exquisite Art” displayed in the Chung-Shan National Gallery is a sculpture from Zhang Jin. The Deputy Minister for Education, Lin Si-ling, Dean Lu Mu-lin and Prof. Luo Hui-ming of Ming Chuan University, and other guests of honor attended the exhibition. The exhibition was held from January 7 to February 16.

January 29		The National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Cross-Field Value-Adding Project was approved by Executive Yuan.

February 5		The National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Cross-Field Value-Adding Construction Commissioned by the Project Management Technology Service won its bid.

February 15		Renovations and reinforcement of the main building and the Hall stage was started.

February 16		The addition of the Boai Gallery and renovation of public areas was started.

February 23		The first meeting of the first ”National D. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Culture Participation Promotion Group for Physically-Challenged People” was convened.

March 12		The conference, the “Application of Digital Technology: A New Approach to Sun Yat-sen’s Research” took place. The total of 6 papers was published.

March 12		Sun Guo-xiong, the great grandson of Sun Yat-sen, provided more than 40 books related to Sun Yat-sen that he had collected to the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (including the Outline of Nation Building Handwritten by the Prime Minister).

March 12		The award ceremony of the 2015 Research Papers on Sun Yat-sen’s Thinking and National Development candidates was held. Three candidates in the PhD Group, Chen Ying-song, Xu Shi-zong, and Huang Cai-bi and one candidate in the MA Group, Lai Yong-wei, were selected.

March 12		Prof. Wang Xiu-qi donated two of his pieces of bronze sculptures, “Grandpa Telling a Story” and “Breeding” to Chung Shan Park of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

March 12		In honor of the 91st anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s death, a series of events took place with attendance from President Ma Ying-jeou, along with Vice President Wu Dun-yi, Deputy Chairperson and Party Member Representative Huang Hui-min, Chairperson of People’s First Party, Song Chu-yu, the New Party National Committee and Party Member Representative Li Xin, etc. A total of 13 groups consisting of 1617 people paid tribute to Sun Yat-sen’s statue and laid flowers.

March 14		The second meeting of the first ”National D. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Culture Participation Promotion Group for Physically-Challenged People” was convened.

March 29		The first meeting of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall collection review and assessment of the Chinese Painting Group was held: 15 pieces of work were evaluated at the first level, and 14 at the second level.

April 8		Key Points for the Establishment of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Collection Deliberation Council were enacted.

April 8		Key Points for the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Collection Management were enacted.

April 18		The meeting of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall collection review and assessment of the Calligraphy Group was held: 24 pieces of work were evaluated at the first level, and 36 at the second level.

April 25		The meeting of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall collection review and assessment of the Western Painting Group was held: 11 pieces of work were evaluated at the first level, and 21 at the second level.

April 28		The meeting of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall collection review and assessment of the Complex Group was held: 7 pieces of work were evaluated at the first level, and 9 at the second level.

May 2		The second meeting of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall collection review and assessment of the Chinese Painting Group was held: 1 piece of work was evaluated at the first level, and 457 were evaluated at the second level.

May 16		The Minister of Culture, Hong Meng-qi, Chairperson of Sun Yat-sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Xu Shui-de, the National Policy Advisor to the President, Wu Dong-ming, and Huang Guang-nan, artists Du Zhong-gao and Zhang Bin-huang, Prof. Wang Xiu-qi, Xue Ping-nan, Chen Hong-mian, attended amongst others the celebration of the 44th anniversary of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

May 16		The series of celebration for the 44th anniversary of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall included tree planting at Calligraphy Park at the west side of Chung Shan Park, a book-giving activity “Celebrating the anniversary with a festival of books,” with the 20th volume special issue of the “Sunology Research” being published, publishing the book “Inheritance and Innovation: In Memory of the 150th Birthday of Sun Yat-sen (Volumes 1 and 2)”.

May 19		Key Points for the Establishment of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Life Aesthetics Program, the Key Points for Evaluating the Teachers of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Life Aesthetics Program, and the Key Points for the Establishment of Deliberation Meetings of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Life Aesthetics Teachers and Courses Program were enacted.

May 24		Renovations and reinforcements of the main building and hall stage were completed.

June 3		Former President Ma Ying-jeou’s wife, Zhou Mei-qing, attended the 2016 event “Night of the Indigenous Children—Amazing Music and Dance,” featuring traditional song, dance, and musical performances of indigenous children held in the Main Hall.

June 4		“The Master Piece Forever—Liu Wen-wei’s Individual Exhibition” was held at the Chung-Shan National Gallery from June 4th to June 29th.

June 10~14		The Director of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall took research scholars of sunology to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to work at the Chinese Center, UTAR, and co-organized the "International Conference on Sun Yat-sen and Chinese in Southeast Asia." A total of 16 papers was released.

June 12		The Director of the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Lin Guo-zhang, took research scholars of Sunology to Taiwan to visit the Sun Yat-sen Museum at Perak Tong, Ipoh, Malaysia and held a forum with the curator and host, Perak Tong Zhang Ying-jie.

June 18-July 20		The National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall co-organized the “2016 Tour Exhibition—the Life of Sun Yat-sen” with the National Taitung Living Art Center. The Exhibition took place at the Experiment Gallery and the Hope Gallery of the Center as a way of interacting with the local community and city cultural facilities to promote Sun Yat-sen’s great feat. The Exhibition is held from June 18 to July 20.

July 2		The opening ceremony for “Creative Art—Deng Xue-feng’s Paintings” exhibited at Chung-shan National Gallery was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Xu Qiu-huang, former President of National Taiwan University of Arts Huang Guan-nan, famous ink painter Prof. Li Qi-mao, Director of Taipei Veterans General Hospital Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Chen Liang-gong (Attending Physician of Prof. Deng Xue-feng), and former Minister of National Defense Wu Shi-wen, among others. The exhibition period is 7/2~7/31.

July 5		To review the history of the Hall and collect related historic documents, relics, and photos, the Hall specially invited the architects and construction companies that were involved in the establishment of the Hall at that time, as well as related scholars, including Luo Zhi-lang (front, fourth from the left), architect Xie Yuan (front, third from the right), architect Zhan Xun-ci (front, second from the right), architect Wang Shou-zheng (front, first from the left), President Wang Qi-yuan (back, second from the left), Prof. Liang Ming-gang (back, third from the right), and Prof. Xu Ming-song (back, first from the right) to convene the first consultation meeting for “the history of establishing National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.”

July 18		Sun Wei-yong, grandnephew of Sun Yat-sen (third from the right) led a group of 12 to the Hall to present a bouquet and honor the statue of Sun Yat-sen and were received by Director-General of the Hall Lin Kuo-chang.

July 18		The “2016 Tibetan Culture and Art Festival”, including the Ani Choying Dolma Concert, with Nuns of Vajrayana Buddhism in Nepal Ani Choying Dolma chanting Vajrayana Buddhism tradition, and a performance by the famous performing group U-Theatre, took place at the Main Hall.

July 19		Deputy Director of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Culture Huang Zhi-tao led his colleagues to examine the conditions of public property management at the Hall.

July 19		To propagate the spirit of universal love and promote art and culture, the Hall particularly held the “2016 Beauty of National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” Photography Contest. A total of 28 winners were selected, including one each for Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award, 5 Merit Awards, and 20 Honorable Mentions. The Gold Award photo is “I Love the National Flag” by Zhang Xiu-huang.

July 25		Secretary-General of Sun Yat-sen Foundation, Guangzhou, Zhong De-chang led 65 promising young students from Guangdong to visit the Hall, and they were received by Deputy Director-General of the Hall Yang Tong-hu

July 28		Chen Liang-fa (fourth from the right), Assistant Director of the National Heritage Board of Singapore Chen Zi-yu (third from the left), and Director Li Min-jie (second from the left) visited the Hall, were received by Director-General of the Hall Lin Kuo-chang and Director-General of Sun Yat-sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (Wan Qing Yuan), and held a forum for research and interchange in Conference Room I.

August 3		The guests at the opening ceremony of “Songs to the Land, Humanism and Nature—An Exhibition of Liu Geng-gu’s Giant Glue Paintings”, which is on display at Chung-Shan National Gallery, include Prof. Xiao Qiong-rei, Dept. of History, National Cheng Kung University and Prof. Li Xi-jia, Dept. of Art, Chinese Culture University, among others. This exhibition will be from 8/3 to 8/31.

August 4-8		Liu Bi-rong, an associate researcher of the Hall, attended the “Overseas Chinese Celebration for the 150th Birthday of Sun Yat-sen Forum and Gathering” from August 4 to August 8. The event was held by Sun Yat-sen’s great-grandson, Sun Guo-xiong (first from the left), and organized by the SUN YAT-SEN CENTER FOUNDATION.

August 5		Former Minister of Culture Lung Ying-tai and other guests enjoyed the play “Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land”, performed in the Main Hall

August 6		Chair of the Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, National Taiwan University Zhang Yu-sen was invited to give a lecture on “Horticulture and Healthy Life” in the “Lectures on Culture” series in August.

August 7-9		Director-General of the Hall Lin Kuo-chang led the Chinese Alliance For Solidarity Association, the Society for Sun Yat-sen Studies, and a number of Taiwanese scholars to attend the 16th Cross-Strait Conference on the Study and Practice of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Theory at Northeastern University, Changchun, China.

August 15		To handle the information co-construction for the Ministry of Culture and the integration of information regarding art and cultural activities, the Hall introduced the “Art and Cultural Activity Management and Registration System” of the Ministry of Culture to the 41st Life Aesthetics Program in order to provide the trainees with more convenient services.
August 19-20		Former President Ma Ying-jeou and his wife Zhou Mei-qing, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture Zu Qiu-huang, and Chairperson of the People First Party James Soong, among others, enjoyed the play “Dai Zhai Men”, performed in the Main Hall.
August 20		Ijokaku (Kobe Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Association) and NPO International Music Association visited the Hall and paid tribute to the statue of Sun Yat-sen, gave flowers, and held the Taiwan-Japan Cultural Exchange Concert.
September 3		Liang Yong-fei, Director of the Department of Arts Development, Prof. Li Qi-mao, Dean Lin Jun-liang, Prof. Liang Xiu-Zhong, and Emeritus Professor Wang Xiu-Xiong of the College of Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, as well as curator Liang Dan-bei, among others, attended the opening ceremony for “Magic beyond Time and Space-- Prof. Li Quan-pei’s Memorial Exhibition” held at Chung Shan National Gallery on September 3. This exhibition will be from 9/3 to 9/28.
September 17		The Hall co-organized the "Conference for Young Scholars on Sun Yat-sen Studies in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau" with the Cross-Strait Relations Development Association, the Chen Shou-ren Sun Yat-sen Research Center, the Sun Yat-sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, the Cross-Strait Research Center, the School of Continuing Education of Chinese Culture University, and the Mirror.
September 19-22		Deputy Director-General of the Hall Yang Tong-hui led 11 Taiwanese scholars to Guangzhou, China from September 19 to 22 to co-organize the 2016 “4th Conference in Memory of Sun Yat-sen” with the Sun Yat-sen Foundation, Guangdong, the Sun Yat-sen Society, Shanghai, and Sun Yat-sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, among other organizations.
September 23		President Tsai Ing-wen, Deputy Minister of Culture Yang Zi-bao, Director Liang Yong-fei, Deputy Minister of Education Lin Teng-jiao, Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Lu Bao-jing, Deputy Director of the Social and Family Affairs Administration Huang Qing-gao, the deputy director of the Department of Social Welfare, and officials from Taipei City Government attended the opening ceremony of the “13th International Joint Exhibition for Artistic Creation by the Physically Challenged” displayed in Cueisi Gallery. This exhibition will be from 9/23 to 10/2.
September 25		Former Vice President Vincent Siew, President of the Control Yuan Chang Po-ya, Minister of Justice Chiu Tai-san, and Deputy Mayer of Taipei City Deng Jia-ji, among others, attended the “2nd Awards Ceremony for the Tang Prize” held in the Main Hall.
October 1		Secretary General of the Office of the President Zhuo Rong-tai, Directors of the Yang San-lang Foundation Zhou Rui-ting and Chen Cang-xing, Prof. Zhou Cheng, Prof. Jiang Ming-xian, CEO of Yang Ming Cultural Foundation Zhu Tong-ping, President of the Asia Art Center Li Dun-lang, Director of the Liu Lian-wen Cultural Foundation Wang Pi-de, Publisher of Taiwan Art Magazine Wang De-cheng, etc. attended the opening ceremony for the “79th Tai Yang Art Exhibition” displayed at Chung Shan National Gallery. This Exhibition will last from 10/1 to 10/16.
October 1		The 2016 Awards Ceremony for the Broadcast Golden Bell Awards held in the Main Hall was jointly hosted by performers Hou Chang-ming and Claudia Lin and was attended by Minister of Culture Zhen Li-jun and Political Deputy Minister Ding Xiao-jing, among others.
October 2		More than 300 painters and calligraphers painted for the physically challenged for free at the “2016 International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ Pass Culture and Love Forward, Speak up for the Disabled, and Create for Love Carnival” held jointly by the Hall and the Taiwan Occupation and Skills for the Physically Challenged Association.
October 7		A total of 11 Old Photo Memorial Awards and 10 Old Photo Honorable Mentions were selected at the Meeting for the Evaluation of the Historical Development of the Hall and East District, Taipei City. The prizes and certificates of gratitude were given to the winners listed in the activity brochure.
October 16		The Hall and the Fund for Children and Families held the “3rd Difficult Life Festival” at Chung Shan Park Plaza. The activities included umbrella sewing and other missions so that participants could experience the difficulties of a disadvantaged family’ life. Furthermore, many performers brought great joy to the disadvantaged children by giving wonderful performances.
October 20		The “Archive and Confession of Memories—A Retrospective Exhibition for the 10 Years’ Record of Renovation, in Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of National Taiwan Normal University” is on display at Chung Shan National Gallery from October 20 to October 30.
October 20		President of Yuyu Yang Art Education Foundation Yang Han-yan, Director-General of Yuyu Yang Museum Wang Wei-ni, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Chen Ji-min, Director General of Taiwan Museum of Art Prof. Xiao Qiong-rui, etc. attended the opening ceremony for “Minds Collided—An Exhibition of Yuyu Yang and Yang Feng-shen” on display at Bo-ai Gallery from 10/20 to 11/6.
October 30		The conference “In Memory of Sun Yat-sen’s 151st Birthday—Sun Yat-sen’s Thinking and Blueprint to Build a Modern Country” was held.
November 2		Chairperson of Kuomintang Hung Hsiu-chu and Deputy Director General of the Hall Yang Tong-hui, among others, attended the opening ceremony for the “Revolution Rising from Cession of Taiwan and the Republic of China Protected Taiwan: An Exhibition in Memory of Sun Yat-sen’s 151st Birthday” on display in the Culture Gallery on the first floor from 11/2 to 12/26.
November 2		Director Liang Yong-fei of the Department of Arts Development, Ministry of Culture, Vice President of National Taiwan Normal University Zhen Zhi-fu, Former Minister of Finance Yan Qing-zhang, Former Minister of Portfolio, Executive Yuan Huang Guang-nan, Chair Professor of National Taiwan Normal University Liao Xiu-ping, Director General of the National Museum of History Zhang Yu-teng, and Director General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang attended the opening ceremony for the “Seasons Down Memory Lane—Su Hsien-fa: A Retrospective” on display at Chung Shan National Gallery from 11/2 to 11/30.
November 2		The Hall co-organized the “Grow Trees for Happiness; Pass Love Forward Together” Charity Fair with the Eden Social Welfare Foundation at Chung Shan Park Plaza. Companies and new immigrant families were invited to join the charity fair and partake of social welfare services in order to promote the integration of various ethnic cultures and establish a harmonious society.
November 5		Dean Huang Jun-jie of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, National Taiwan University was invited to give a lecture on “New Inspirations of Sun Yat-sen’s Thinking to the Peace of East Asia in the 21st Century” in the “Lectures on Culture” series in November.
November 10		The Business Interchange Meeting between the Research and Collection Division, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Management Office and the Research and Acquisition Division, National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was held.
November 11		The Hall and Overseas Chinese Association co-organized the “Academic Forum in Memory of Sun Yat-sen’s Birthday” at Chung Shan Lecture Hall.
November 12		The following activities were held in memory of Sun Yat-sen’s 151st birthday: 1.For “Paying Tribute Together,” Kuomintang, a total of 1761 people, including Former President Ma Ying-jeou, Former Premier Hou Pei-tsun, and people from the New Party, People First Party, and other political parties, associations, and clubs all bowed to the statue of Sun Yat-sen. 2.The Hall and the Chinese Alliance for Solidarity co-organized the “Chorus in Memory of Sun Yat-sen’s 151st Birthday” Concert on the front steps of the Main Hall. Schools choirs of all levels, community choirs, and famous choirs sang the “Sun Yat-sen Memorial Song,” “We Are a Family,” “Plum Blossoms,” “Ode to the Republic of China,” and many other classic songs.
November 12		Former National Policy Advisor to the President Wu Dong-ming, Prof. Huang Cheng, Prof. Zhuang Zheng, and Prof. Su Hsian-fa attended the opening ceremony for the “Chungshan Young Artist Awards Exhibition” and the awards ceremony at Boai Gallery from 11/12 to 11/21.
November 12		Former President Ma Ying-jeou visited the “Revolution Rising from Cession of Taiwan and the Republic of China Protected Taiwan: An Exhibition in Memory of Sun Yat-sen’s 151st Birthday” on display at the Culture Gallery on the first floor on November 12.
November 12		The keynote speech was given by Prof. Huang Yu-he for the Sun Yat-sen: From Opium War to Xinhai Revolution New Book Launch Party.
November 12		Issue 20 of Sunology Research was published.
November 12		In memory of Sun Yat-sen’s 151st Birthday, the Hall, the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, and the Chinese Alliance for Solidarity co-organized the performance of the traditional drama “Drama about Sun Yat-sen” in the Auditorium, attracting about 1500 people.
November 19-20		The Hall and the Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation co-organized the “2016 Dance Contest for Universities in Taiwan in Memory of Sun Yat-sen’s Birthday” at the main gate square of the Hall, attracting about 2000 viewers over two days
November 22-25		The Hall dispatched participants to attend the 28th Sun Yat-sen Soong Ching-ling Joint Meeting at Zhongshan, Guangdong, China.
November 25		Sun Yat-sen’s granddaughter-in-law Lin Lun-ke and her son, Sun’s great-grandson Sun Guo-sheng and great-granddaughter-in-law Chen Li-ling paid tribute to the statue of Sun Yat-sen.
November 26		Political Deputy Minister Ding Xiao-jing, the Administrative Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture, and others attended the “53rd Golden Horse Awards Ceremony” in the Auditorium.
November 29		The curator of the Sun Yat-sen Museum in Ipoh, Malaysia, Zhang Ying-jie, visited the Hall and held an interchange forum. Director-General Lin Guo-zhang received him personally.
December 1		The DVD film “Happy Marks of East District, Taipei—National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall” was officially played at the exhibition hall and related spaces starting from this month.
December 2		Director-General Lin Guo-zhang, Director General of National Palace Museum Lin Zheng-yi, Legislators You Mei-nu, Su Qiao-hui, and Yao Wen-zhi, President of Pu Tian-Sheng Foundation Pu Hao-ming, and Director-General of Pu Tian-Sheng Memorial Museum Pu Hao-zhi, attended the opening ceremony of the “Asakusa and Pu Tian-Sheng Sculpture Exhibition for Three Generations” on display at Boai Gallery from 12/2 to 12/27.
December 2		The Hall and I-Shou University co-organized the “Conference on Sun Yat-sen and Development of Cross-Strait Relations.” With a focus on the inspiration of Sun Yat-sen’s thinking for the development of cross-strait relations, a total of 25 papers were published.
December 3		Former Senior Advisor to the President Liao Liao-yi, Director-General of the National Museum of History Zhang Yu-teng, Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, and former Director-General Wang Fu-lin, among others, attended the opening ceremony of the “40th National Oil Painting Exhibition” on display at Chungshan National Gallery from 12/3 to 12/14.
December 4		The Hall co-organized the “Conference on Sun Yat-sen’s Thinking and the Development of the 21st Century” with the Graduate Institute of National Development and Mainland China Studies, the Chinese Culture University, the Sun Yat-sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, the Society for the Study of Religious Philosophy, and the Chinese Alliance for Solidarity. In total, nine papers were published.
December 6		Online registration for the 42nd Life Aesthetics Class was made available in combination with the Ministry of Culture’s consolidated information system and the launch of the “Artistic and Cultural Activity Management and Registration System.” In this way, information related to artistic and cultural activities can be integrated and the registration procedure simplified. It provides more convenient services and excellent quality to the general public.
December 8		The Sun Yat-sen Studies Database was completed. In 2016, new functions were added, and the data were digitalized. The full text inquiry of the English version of the Three Principles of the People became formally available online. More than 600 conference papers were added as a reference of the general public.
December 9		Working with the Society of Overseas Chinese Studies, R.O.C., the Hall held the 2016 “Conference on Sun Yat-sen’s Thinking, Southern Policy, and International Situation” at Chungshan Lecture Hall. A total of 12 papers were published.
December 17		Former Vice President Wu Den-yih, former Premier Hao Pei-tsun, former Premier Su Tseng-chang, former President of the Examination Yuan Hsu Shui-teh, Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang, etc. attended the opening ceremony for the “Joint Exhibition by Au Ho-nien and Chen Ching-jung” on display at Chungshan National Gallery from 12/17 to 12/28.
December 19		The Yu Youren Inscription Area at Lake Tswei, Chungshan Park was renovated. Curvy Screen Inscriptions at both sides, the protection facility of the raised monument, and benches were added. The surrounding plants were redesigned to improve beautification.
December 23		Director-General of the Hall Lin Guo-zhang hosted the “2016 Talk with the General Public” at Chungshan Lecture Hall. More than 100 neighborhood residents and related personnel attended.
December 31		The “Traces of Art—In Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of National Taiwan University of Arts: An Exhibition for Alumni of the Department of Painting and Calligraphy Arts” was on display at Boai Gallery from December 31 to January 9, 2017.
December 31		Former Minister of Culture Hong Meng-qi and Director-General of the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts Xiao Zong-huang, among others, attended the opening ceremony for Art Made in Taiwan—2017 Exhibition from the Taiwan Academy of Fine Arts” on display at Chungshan National Gallery from December 31 to January 15, 2017.

2015

2023-11-20

January 8		Jointly sponsored the academic seminar on "Livelihood and Habitation Justice, and its Transmission" with the Multi-Cultural Research Center of Minghsin University of Science and Technology, with a total of 13 academic papers published.
January 26		The "Century Water-ink -- Painting Exhibition of Huang Kuang-nan" at Chung Shan National Gallery displayed water-ink works by Professor Huang Kuang-nan. Honorable guests included vice president, Wu Den-yih, former vice president, Vincent Siew, and speaker of the Legislative Yuan, Wang Jin-ping and other guests visited the exhibition. Exhibition date: January 26 - March 8
February 5		Lin Lun-ke, wife of Sun Zhi-jiang and granddaughter-in-law of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and Sun Kuo-sheng, great grandson of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, paid their respects to the bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen while accompanied by Director General Lin of the memorial hall.
March 10		Sponsored the "Special Exhibition on the 90th Anniversary of the Death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen," -- opening ceremony highlights the "Life Events of Dr. Sun Yat-sen," "Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Madam Soong Ching-ling," and the "Northern-bound Trip and Death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen." Vice President Wu Den-yin joined the event and delivered an address. Exhibition date: March 7 - April 30
March 11		Chung Shan National Gallery put on the exhibition of "Fanfare of Humanity-- Glorious Wonders -- Creation Works of Wang Kai." Wang Kai set up the "Running Rain Painting Society" in 1964, and was known as the "Master of Contemporary Humanity Painting." Exhibition date: March 1 - April 6
March 12		Sponsored the commemorative event of the 90th Anniversary of the Death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen: 1. "Joint Group Tribute" with Directorate General Lin and the entire staff of the memorial hall, Hsu, Shui-teh, chairman of the Sun Yat-sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Yu Mu-ming, chairman of the New Party and 13 other groups, totaling 365 people to pay tribute and offer flowers to the bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. 2. "Flower seedling donation event on Arbor Day", totaling 3000 flower seedlings. 3. Students were invited to participate in the "Kiss the young tree saplings" tree planting activities. 4. The National Taiwan College of Performing Arts performed "Chasing Dreams of Tsui Heng’s Youth," and "Visit the forest -- showing artworks with youth" 5. Jointly sponsored the event of "Relay singing of remembrance songs" with the Chinese Alliance for Solidarity.
March 12		Held the "Donation Ceremony of Water-ink Painting Works by Chen Qi-mei and Liu Da-tong" as the descendant of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Japanese friend, Fujita Yoshihiro donated works by Chen Qi-me and Liu Da-tong collected by their grandfather to the memorial hall.
March 12-13		Held "The Commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the Death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the 15th Cross-strait Academic Seminar on Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Thinking and Realization," with over 50 scholars participating from across the Strait who specialized in Dr. Sun's studies and 24 academic papers published.
March 12		The documentary "Never Give Up-- North-bound Trip and Death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen" was released and jointly filmed by the Academic and Cultural Foundation in Memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
March 14		The relocation and renovation works of the office on first floor was completed.
April 9		"Beautiful Love -- Surreal World by Kuo Dong-rong" exhibition was held at the National Chung Shan Gallery, and senior consultant and national policy advisor to the Presidential Office, Liao Liou-yi and Huang Guang-nan and many other professors visited. Exhibition date: April 9 - May 3
May 6		"Water-ink of Long River -- Creation Exhibition by Jiang Ming-xian" was held at the National Chung Shan Gallery, and the recently restored painting of "Life at Fuchun Mountain," which measures 36 meters long was also displayed. Hong Meng-chi, Minister of Culture and other honorable guests visited.Exhibition date: May 6 - 24
May 27		"Hsu Gu-an Retrospective Exhibition of 9 Water-ink Paintings -- Walking with Ease " was display at the Chung Shan National Gallery, showing the essence of his works including never before published works. Exhibition date: May 27 - June 16
June 19		"The 78th Taiyang Art Exhibition" was held at the National Chung Shan Gallery, and Hong Meng-chi, Minister of Culture, Chao Chang-ping, member of the former Supervisory Committee and other honorable guests visited. Exhibition date: June 19 - July 1
July 3		"Crossing the Poles -- Gu Chong-guang’s Painting World " was exhibited at the National Chung Shan Gallery. The transformation of Professor Gu’s creative style changed greatly from "abstract expressionism" to "neo-realism", and is seen as being in the upper echelons of the contemporary art world. Exhibition date: July 3 - 30
July 6		Held the curator handover ceremony for the outgoing Director General of the Memorial Hall, Wang Fu-lin and the newly-appointed Directorate General, Lin Kuo-chang, (Lin was previously the vice directorate general and was appointed the 10th directorate general by the Executive Yuan, and took office upon taking over the seal).
August 1		The 39th National Oil Painting Exhibition" was held at the National Chung Shan Gallery. Hong Meng-chi, Minister of Culture, senior consultant and national policy advisor to the Presidential Office, Liao Liou-yi and Huang Guang-nan and many other professors and honorable guests visited. Exhibition date: August 1 - 9
August 12		The "Buddhist Light Over Master Hsin Yun -- In Celebration of his 90th Birthday and Cross-Strait Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" was held at the National Chung Shan Gallery. Exhibition date: August 12 - 23
August 26		"Painting and Calligraphy exhibition of Ou Hao-nian -- 80 Years of Blessing was held at the Chung Shan National Gallery. Exhibition date: August 26 - September 22
September 4		The grand opening ceremony of the "Historical Data Exposition on the Heroic Couple - General Li Yu-pang and Madam Yen Hsiu-feng during the War of Resistance against Japan" was sponsored, and president Ma Ying-jeou personally attended to deliver the welcoming speech. Exhibition Dates: August 25th to September 14th
September 16		Mr. Sun Kuo-shiung, a descendant of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, accompanied by other members from the family, visited the Hall and were personally received by Director-General Lin Kuo-chang.
September 19		The “50th Golden Bell Award" was jointly sponsored with the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development, MOC, and its mission was accomplished beyond satisfaction.
Septembe 26		The "2015 Cross-Strait Art Festival of Chinese Characters - Calligraphy and Seal Cutting Exhibition of Prestigious Masters" was sponsored at both Chung Shan National Gallery and Yat-sen Gallery. "Arts on Papers - Exhibition of Creative Works on Handmade Papers" was also sponsored in the Life Aesthetics Center on the second floor. Exhibition Dates: September 26th to October 25th
October 19		The vice chair of the Prefecture-level People's Political Consultative Conference, along with other standing committee members, visited the hall for an event jointly held by Beijing Municipal Administration; they were given a guided tour by Lin Kuo-chang, the Director-General himself.
October 28		The "Endless Borders and Unlimited Boundaries - A Cultural Exchange Exhibition of Taiwanese and French Arts" was sponsored at Chung Shan National Gallery; François LEGRAND, the chairman of the Taylor Foundation, even paid a visit. Exhibition Dates: October 28th to November 8th
October 30		The “2nd Chung Shan Drama 2015" competition of micro-film productions was held, with three of the productions eventually being selected.
October 31 to November 1		The “7th Annual Conference on Developmental Studies" was jointly sponsored with National Chengchi University, and a total of 87 academic papers were published.
November 11-12		The international symposium on "Inheritance and Innovation - the 150th Anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Birthday" was jointly sponsored with Academia Historica, Sun Yet San Academic and Cultural Foundation, Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange, and The Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IHS) of National Taiwan University (NTU). More than 30 scholars and researchers on Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Studies from both Taiwan and abroad partook in the symposium, and about 20 academic papers and theses were published.
November 12		The commemorative event of the 150th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birthday was sponsored and included the following events: 1. "Joint Group Tribute" with Director-General Lin Kuo-chang and the entire Memorial Hall staff, Hao Lung-pin, vice chairman of Kuomintang of China (KMT), Chen Yu-chun, chairman of Taipei Zhongshanese Association, and 31other groups. Almost 2,000 people attended to pay tribute and offer flowers to the bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. 2. The National Taiwan College of Performing Arts performed "The Flying Flags and Dance Steps" and "The Lucky Lion Brings Prosperity". 3. The united performance of The Marching Band of Taipei First Girls High School. 4. The amazing spectacle performed by Chio Tian Folk Drums and Arts Troupe. 5. The music concert of "Relay Choir" was jointly held with the Chinese Alliance for Solidarity Association. The choir was joined by a crowd of a thousand people led by Hung Meng-chi of the Ministry of Culture, Chairmen Wang Yuan-jen, and Director-General Lin Kuo-chang in such patriotic songs as "Sun Yat-sen Memorial Song", "Plum Blossom", and "God Bless R.O.C.", all of which were beautifully sung. 6. The grand opening ceremony of the traveling exhibition of artistic compositions from the winners of the 2nd Ten Outstanding Young Persons' works of fine arts - "The Glory of Taiwan Lies in the Strength of Youth and Creativity" was held at Chung Shan National Gallery, as well as both Chung Shan National Gallery and Yat-sen Gallery. Many VIP guests, including Hsu Hsui-teh, the chairman of Sun Yet-sen Academic and Cultural Foundation, Professor Chou Yang-shan, Chen Wei-chao, president of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Foundation, and Hsu Wen-Jung, the exhibition curator, were honorably invited to the event. Exhibition Dates: November 11th to December 1st
November 12		An exclusive book titled "Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Yu You-Ren - Revolution of Calligraphy Art" was launched.
November 12		The installation of the six subsystem items from phase one of "Chung Shan Academic Data Archive" were completed, thus formally providing such inclusive functions as full-text search, downloading, and other personalized services to public users.
November 12		The stage performance of "Taiwanese Beijing Opera - Dr. Sun Chung-Shan" was planned with the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. Based on the acting style of traditional opera, the show was interpreted with quite an innovative perspective, and the stories of our National Father were told with an interesting tone of an artistic feature.
November 18		The great-great granddaughter of Dr. Sun Chung-shan, Madam Christina Rose Seigrist, visited the Hall, and was received by Director-General Lin Kuo-chang
Novembe 23-26		Several of our representatives were invited to join the 27th commemorative joint conference of Dr. Sun Chung-shan and Soong Ching-ling at Sun Yat-sen Museum, Penang.
Novembe 24		The commemorative speech contest for the 150th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's birthday was held for national high school students; 34 students submitted entries, and 8 were awarded.
November 27		The colloquium on "Thoughts of Sun Wen in Rebuilding the World" was jointly sponsored with Kaohsiung Chung Shan Academic Studies, and 18 academic papers were published.
November 30		The academic seminar on "Taiwan and the Revolution of 1911" was jointly sponsored with the Wuchang Uprising Society; nine academic theses were presented during the forum.
December 5		The exhibit of "Gestalt Aesthetics - Chen Hui-tung's Oil Paintings" was displayed at Chung Shan National Gallery. Professor Chen was personally invited to the site to draw portraits of the Founding Father, which were also exhibited in real time, once completed.Exhibition Dates: December 5th to January 4th, 2016
December 14-18		Several of our representatives were invited to participate in the preparation conferences and meetings of “Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Taiwan's 4th Memorial Academic Seminar on Dr. Sun Chung Shan" in Guangzhou, China.
December 22		The 2015 inspection affairs committee’s selection of the proper research and writings on Dr. Sun Yat-sen's thought and theory for national development was held. In total, three doctoral students and one master's degree student passed the examination.
December 29		Conferences and meetings for the inspection and value assessment of classical collections were held. The task of backtracking and assessing 1607 pieces, which was accounted for all of the Hall’s collections, was achieved.
December 31		The "Classical Collections Policy" was stipulated for Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

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2016-04-27

January 11		Our National Sun Yat-sen Gallery held the "Meanings created spontaneously - Lee Ku-mor's Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition" that displayed more than a hundred of Taiwanese Ink Painting Master - Lee Ku-mor's masterpieces. VIce president Wu Den-yih, former vice President, Lien Chan, former vice President Hsiao, Wan-chang, vice minister Hong, Meng-chi of Ministry of Culture and other VIPs came for a visit. Exhibition Period:
January 13		The permanent exhibition “Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Taiwan” was open in Dr. Sun Yat-sen History East Exhibition Room. Centered around “Crossing Taiwan’s Historical Trajectory and Seeing the Beauty of Democracy,” it applied multimedia animation to show 10 units including “History of Taiwan’s Beauty,” “Taian’s Factor to Sun Yat-sen’s Revolution,” “Revolutionary Organizations in Taiwan,” “Sun Yat-sen’s Three Tours in Taiwan,” “Influence of Revolutionary Heroes on Taiwan,” “Response of Taiwanese Pioneers to China’s Revolution,” “Taiwan’s National Movement Under the Influence of China’s Revolution,” “Taiwanese Commemoration of Sun Yat-sen,” “Taiwan Restoration and Inheritance of Sun’s Thoughts,” “Practices of the Three People’s Principles in Taiwan,” and so on.
February 14		The former U.S. senator Brown (Scott Brown) couples came to visit the Hall and received by deputy curator Lin Guo-chang in person.
February 24		The former U.S. senator Scott Brown and his wife came to visit the Hall. Deputy Curator Kuo-chang Lin welcomed them in person.
March 12		To commemorate the 89th death anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the curator with all staff of the Hall paid tribute to the bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. 28 groups with 1475 people including Kuomintang Party Chairman Ying-jeou Ma and the representatives of the party, former premier of Executive Yuan Pei-tsun Hau, legislator Tung-hao Li, the representatives of New Party, and others came to salute the bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The dedicated group of New Party sang “Sun Yat-sen Memorial Song” in the front square of the Hall to show their memory of past. On the morning of the day, the Hall held the plantation activity “Dear Sapling” and invited “Zhongshan Elementary School” and “Bo Ai Elementary School” in Taipei to join. The plantation activity was brought to a successful and happy close.
March 12		The “Opening Ceremony of Sun Yat-sen’s Bronze Statue” was held in Dr. Sun Yat-sen History East Exhibition Room. To commemorate the 89th death anniversary, the Hall particularly invites the famous sculptor Hsiu-chi Wang to produce a bronze bust of Sun Yat-sen to praise Dr. Sun’s revolutionary spirit and behaviors. The director of Sun Yat-Sen Cultural Foundation Shui-the Hsu, national policy advisor to the president His-chi Li attended the opening ceremony in person.
March 12		To commemorate the 100th death anniversary of Fu-hsing Lo, the Hall held the “Conference on Sun Yat-sen and Fu-hsing Lo” where 9 research papers were presented.
April 16		To commemorate the Father of the Nation and keep order in the lobby, the Hall since then held the activity “Saluting to Father of Nation” every day before the honor guards’ changing duty. The master of the activity would lead the tourists to salute the Father of the Nation and introduce and guide people to visit the important exhibitions in the Hall.
April 22		Lin Xiong, the provincial party committee and the minister of united front work department of Guangdong, led the "Economic and trade culture delegation of Guangdong" to visit the hall and were received by Curator Wang Fulin in person.
May 3		Out hall held the "90 Year-old Celebration of Art Master - Professor Lee Chi-mo and Cross-strait artists communication exhibition" in the National Sun Yat-sen Gallery, which displayed Professor Lee's classic works as well as the selected works from the artists across the strait. Vice President Wu Den-yih came to visit. Exhibition period:
May 13		“At Scenes From Turkey: Isil Ozisik’s First Solo Watercolor Exhibition in Taiwan” washeld in De-ming Gallery to show the beautiful landscape in Turkish and the cityscape of Istanbul which has gone through three empires. Duration: 5/13～5/29.
May 13		The “Delegation of Hawaii Congressional Leaders” led by Mr. Mark Nakashima, chairman of the House Committees on Labor & Public Employment, came to visit the hall. The curator Fu-lin Wang welcomed them in person
June 18		“Key Role of an Expressive Eye: Wu-hsiu Li’s Solo Exhibition” was held in De-ming Gallery, displaying her 40-year artistic creation and exploration in claborate-style painting. The legislator Chien-ming Ke, commissioner of criminal investigation bureau Te-hua Lin, mayor of Hsinchu city Wen-chin Hsieh, and other distinguished guests came to visit in person. Duration: 6/17～7/2.
June 18		In 2014, “Delegation of Directors of Constituencies of Congressmen in America” which was led by the senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga) and Mr. Jared Winfield Downs, the director of constituencies in the southeast of America, came to visit the Hall. The curator Fu-lin Wang welcomed them in person and accompanied them to visit the exhibition of “Kuo-Jen Shen’s Watercolor World” in the Chungshan National Gallery.
June 30		The full text search system and e-books of Sun Yat-sen's three people's principles edited and collected by our hall was released online and opened for public use.
July 27		The Hall held “Grandmaster Esteemed by Thousand Generations: Calligraphy Exhibition for Chiu-pu Tsao’s 120th Birthday Commemoration” in the Chungshan National Gallery. Chiu-pu Tsao had spent his lifetime in promoting calligraphy for over a century. The works composed by the grandmaster in different period display Taiwan’s painting and calligraphic heritages over the past hundred years. Duration: 7/26～8/19.
September 18		The "2014 First Tang Award" was held in the auditorium of our hall. President Ma came to present the awards in person.
November 6		To commemorate the 149th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth as well as the 50th anniversary of Yu, Yozeng's death, a series of activity such as "Expo of Yu, Yozeng - the 50th death anniversary", "Salute to the bronze statue of Yu, Yozeng" and "International academic seminar" were held in the National Sun Yat-sen Gallery. President of the Control Yuan - Chang Boya, Chairman of Chinese Culture Foundation - Liu Zhaoshiuan, Chairman of Sun Yat-sen Academic Culture Foundation - Hsu Shueide and other VIPs came to visit. Exhibition Period:
November 11		The Hall went to Shanghai and jointly held the “Academic Conference on Sun Yat-sen’s Thoughts.” There were 60 Dr. Sun Yat-sen Studies scholars attending the conference and 31 research papers presented.
November 21		The renovation of the Hall’s parking lot on the Fuxing South Road and of the public restrooms in the Zhongshan Park were completed.
December 12		Relocation and renovation of the Hall’s Dr. Sun Yat-sen Library was completed. The library was reopened.
December 18		“2014 First Tang Prize” was held in the Hall. President Ying-jeou Ma came in person to present the award.
December 19		The "Change the thought and learn unexpectedly - Chinese calligraphy and painting collection of modern times" jointly held by our hall and the Consortium Corporation of Sheng Ming Cultural and Educational Foundation was exhibited in the National Sun Yat-sen Gallery, covering more than a hundred of calligraphy works and paintings from Yu Youren, Chang Dachien, Pu Hsinshe, Huang Junbi, Hsu Beihong, Li Keran, Wu guanchong and nearly 40 other contemporary masters owned by collectors around the world. Exhibition Period:
December 24		The "Sun Yat-sen's Files and Literature Exhibition" jointly held by our hall and the Nanjing Second Historical Archives of China exhibited precious historical files during the period of Nanjing Provisional Government and Headquarters of the Marshal of Army and Navy in Guangzhou. Exhibition Period:
From December 20 to December 21		The Hall and the Society of Overseas Chinese Studies R.O.C. jointly organized “Sun Yat-sen and Overseas Chinese Conference” and invited Prof. Yang-shan Zhou at National Quemoy University to deliver a presentation on “Sun Yat-sen and Overseas Chinese” and Cheng Huang at National Taiwan Normal University on “Enlightenment of Sun Yat-sen’s thoughts on Chinese National Revival.” There were 8 research papers presented in the conference.

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