China Academy of Culture and
Arts Award Ceremony and Exhibition
The joint ceremony of three major events, including the 32nd anniversary of the China Academic Culture and Education Foundation, the issuance of letters of appointment by the China Academy of Culture and Arts and exhibitions of famous artists, and the release of President Kao Thun-yun’s 80th-year-old new book, was grandly held in the international conference hall on the 6th floor of the Chang Yung-Fa Foundation, the crowd gathered at the scene and the atmosphere was enthusiastic, including President Huang Rong-cun of the Examination Yuan, former Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Liao Liao-i, former Minister of National Defense Wu Shih-wen, former Minister of Education Yang Chao-shang, Chairman Chang Guang-cheng of Chung Yuan University, President Tang Yan-bo of St. John’s University, Vice President of Chinese Culture University Wang Chi-cheng, etc. The leader delivered a speech and issued certificates. About 200 people from the arts and cultural men attended, which can be said to be an unprecedented event.
At the same time, the first joint exhibition of domestic and overseas artists was held, with 18 famous Taiwanese artists and 12 famous mainland artists exhibiting together to participate in the grand event.
Also the academician appointment ceremony was presented to Li Chi-mao, an honorary academician, which was accepted by his daughter-in-law Li An-rong on behalf of him. Academician Ou Hao-then was accepted on behalf of Professor Li Wan-hui, Director of the Ou Hao-then Art Museum of China Culture University.
Two masters, Academician Li Ke-mei and Academician Lian Sheng-yan, attended in person. The recipients of the dean’s appointment letter were: Wang Nan-Chong Dean of Culture, Huang Ching-yan Dean of Traditional Chinese Painting, Wang Shi-chi- The dean of sculpture, Su I-rong – dean of Western painting, Yang Shi-tang – dean of calligraphy, Chen Fong-Shan – dean of technical arts, Wang Shu-Jan – dean of four arts, Li Den-sheng – dean of painting, calligraphy and other art masters.
In addition, those who have been appointed as academic advisory committee members of the General Academy: Wang Chin-hai, Liang Jen-shin, Guo Chin-chang, Wang Tai-tan, Lian Ran-fen, Chou Long-shiu, Huang Ming-ying, Chen Bing-hong, Lu Ren-chin, Lin Jin, Jian Hui-mei, Lin Lang-yin, Meng Chao-kuan, kao Jun-hua, etc. World elite. Recipients of consultant appointments: Wei Chong-de, Cheng Chang-jen, Tang Kun-san, Shih Chen-ying, Chang Yan-rui, Chen Jian-ming and other community leaders. Among them, it is worth mentioning that the spirit of two entrepreneurs, Cheng Chang-jen and Tang Kun-san, in sponsoring art and cultural activities is touching.
President Kao Thun-yun and Vice President Alan wang said that : In the future, we will fully cooperate with cultural and artistic policies to create a strategic alliance platform for Chinese artists around the world and actively provide services. We hope to enhance the value and status of Taiwanese artists and enable them to integrate and communicate with Chinese artists from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and internationally , thereby creating a new milestone towards global international culture and art.
The joint ceremony started with a warm-up performance by guzheng musician Chou Li-jing, and then during the celebration ceremony, the famous contemporary vocalist Professor Lu Li-li was invited to sing two famous songs: “Song of Yushan, Princess Turandot”. This eternal Madama Butterfly’s world-renowned elegant singing voice filled the atmosphere of the entire venue with a spiritual and artistic sense. All the distinguished guests cheered loudly, and it also symbolized the bright and smooth of Taiwan’s culture and art!