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Taiwan and Japan have a long history of relationship with intimate exchanges in society, politics, economy, and even art and culture. In recent years, the importance of cultural exchange for mutual understanding has been deeply recognized by both sides through various opportunities. The Taiwan NOW ArtsFest aims to continue to deepen the benevolent and harmonious relationship between Taiwan and Japan through the reciprocity of diverse, comprehensive and unique cultural values. Taiwan NOW intends to add to Japan's understanding of Taiwan's colorful food and lifestyle culture, as well as to both sides' understanding of contemporary Taiwanese art. Most of the works and programs are founded on the idea of co-creation and co-production, which are expected to contribute to a more profound appreciation of Taiwan’s culture and turn a new chapter of cultural exchange. The multi-faceted programs encompass visual arts, performing arts, music, and design. Having undergone several postponements and adjustments, a cross-disciplinary cloud venue has been added to create possibilities of future artistic expression through a new form in the virtual world, reaching out to Japan and the world.

At the invitation of the Ministry of Culture, LIN Mun-Lee, chairperson of the National Culture and Arts Foundation, serves as the Producer of Taiwan NOW, with Cultural Taiwan Foundation as the organizer. In Japan, the Asia NOW Executive Committee represented by Culture Vision Japan is the co-organizer.

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