“Magical Taiwan” Exhibition in Jerusalem

I’m overwhelmed with joy when I see a Taiwan promotion around Israel. Most Israelis I talk to about Taiwan, my Asian home, either confuse it with Thailand or they have no idea what and where Taiwan is. That has a lot to do with the fact that Taiwan is rarely promoted or discussed in Israel anywhere outside the newspapers’ business sections.

Today, in Jerusalem’s "City Mouse", the leading magazine for things to do around Jerusalem, there was a piece about a new exhibition in Jerusalem. Here’s a quick translation from Hebrew :

Exhibition - a rice paradise
The magic of Taiwan sweeps the campus

Here’s something beautiful and magical - Today, a new photography exhibition titled "Magical Taiwan" will open at the Belgium House (Beit Belgia) in the Givat Ram (Hebrew University) campus, accompanied by Chinese music and food. The exhibition will include 40 scenic photos of Taiwan taken by "the best photographers in Taiwan" says Yael Golan, the assistant of the Department of Culture of the Taiwanese office in Israel, who’s in charge of the exhibition.
"On the map, or looking at Taiwan from outerspace, Taiwan appears as a small country, by in the eyes of a nature explorer, Taiwan is a paradise of beauty" explains Golan. "Taiwan lies on an island in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Asian mainland. The beaches, the cliffs and the small islands allow the traveler to enjoy the gorgeous views formed when land and sea meet. In Taiwan, one can enjoy the life in big modern cities as well as enjoy peaceful little villages high on the mountains. Taiwan is rich with views that aren’t typical of the west and anybody visiting will enjoy a warm welcome of the locals. The "Magical Taiwan" exhibition allows the Israelis a small peek into the views, the culture and the people of this country".

The Belgium House, Givat Ram Hebrew University campus, opening : Friday, 1.12, 12:00. Closing : Thursday, 4.1, 20:00 (free entrance)

A rice paradise?

We should go and have a look. Let me know if you’re going…

 
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