T. F. A. C.

Newsletter Vol. 150

Staying Home Economics: Sidelines in Taiwan

Translated by Wei-Jen Li

It is our memory in the childhood that our mother, sisters or other children did simple and

repeated handcrafts in the living room with the pop music playing in the radio and the

pharmaceutical commercials on TV. The sidelines in Taiwan used to be one of the important

industries in Taiwan economic developments. However, nowadays in this ever-changing

modern society, the scene of sidelines in every household has been faded out from peoples’

life. In this special exhibition, we are leading visitors to recall the nostalgic old time memories

in the living room.

In Taiwan, the sidelines exist in various

patterns, but the most common characteristic

of Taiwan sidelines is to “work at home”.

Before the prevalence of female employments

in the modern society, “Home” is a significant

place with first priority for females. In order to

take care of their family by all means, females

don’t leave home for work. Therefore, the

home sidelines were appeared specifically for

females working at home. In this special

exhibition, you will see the tools and

techniques of how people struggle for their

lives working with their bare hands and

constructing the prosperous sidelines as the

family’s subsidiary incomes.

Date: Now—2015/July/19

Location: National Museum of Taiwan History

No. 250, Changhe Rd., Annan Dist., Tainan City

Info: http://www.nmth.gov.tw/enmain/index.php

2015Tainan Arts Festivals -Fanatical Wave of Wind Orchestra Part 2

Translated by Chih-Kai Hong

It is our honor to invite Mr. Ito Yasuhide and Mr. Eric Aubier to Tainan Arts Festivals. The

performance will combine aboriginal music culture in Taiwan, Japanese Traditional

Music, and French style of music together. The government hopes that this musical

feast will develop the traditional music in Taiwan. It is also a great opportunity for

cultural exchange among Tainan, Japan, and French.

Ring up the Curtain (Ito Yasuhide)

Chorale Fantasia (Ito Yasuhide)

Rapsody in blue (Geroge Gershwim)

Michel Legrand (Anders Soldh)

Tsugaru-Shamisen concerto (Ito Yasuhide)

The Seashell Song (Ito Yasuhide)

Taiwanese Posy (Ito Yasuhide)

Date: 2015/May/10

Time: 14:30-16:30

Location:Tainan Cultural Center

332. Chung Hua East Road Sec 3rdEast

District, Tainan City

Host: Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Tainan City

Government

Cooperation: Tainan Cultural Foundation

Performers:

Conductor: Ito Yasuhide

Trumpet: Eric Aubier

Taiwan-Japan Festival Orchestra

Orchestra of Department of Music, National

Hsinchu University of Education

Price: NTD $400/700/1000

Musical Fantasy of Flying around the World Translated by Burton Chiu

I want to fly! Noting together across time and space with musical notes, the moment I

fly in the sky that opens the window of my heart. Beethoven and I together under the

moonlight to compose a tempting whisper; the snow-covered castle, and Princess

Odeleite and Nutcracker with their rhythmic dance; strolling on the stone roads in

Poland to write poetry with notes, expecting to meet with Chopin; in the Mississippi

River with the rhythm of salvation; in Mother's cradle, I heard the call of the land. With

ears pouring notes, I see a beautiful world.

Date: 2015/April/29

Time: 19:30

Location: Tainan Cultural

Center

Organizer:

Tainan City North District

WunYuan Elementary School

Parents Committee.

Performer:

Tainan City North District

WunYuan Elementary School

Let’s go picnic! “Tainan May Jam” is happening at Hu-Tou Pei

Translated by Kuan-I

Tainan May Jam is coming off on May 9th and 10th at Hu-Tou Pei Scenic Area specifically

with a combination with picnic event this time. Considering dates of the activity and

Mother’s Day happen at the same time this year, entering the scenic area are free for

mothers, and the family will be able to enjoy the music together.

Actually, this music event is initiated by a German who has zeal for both music and

Tainan. And there are going to be featuring with 20 international bands putting on live

performances. The show this time is the first event comes with free picnicking for just

an admission at the gate of Hu-Tou Pei Scenic Area.

Date:

2015/May/9-10

Time: 12:00-22:00 Locaiton:

Hu-Tou Pei Scenic Area

No.36, Ln. 42, Jhongsing Rd.,

Sinhua District,

Price:

Adult NTD$80/person,

Mom/ Child/ Elders NTD$40/person

Contact:

(06)590-1325、(06)590-7305

Tainan

Foreigner

Assistance

Center

2F, 6, Younghua Rd., Anping Dist, Tainan City

http://foreigner.tainan.gov.tw/en

06-299-1111 #8244