Current Events
Saturday Night at the NPM—Asia Arts Festival
5th April 2008- 30th June 2008
Organizer: National Palace Museum
Sponsor: BenQ
Cooperator: Ministry of the Foreign Affairs, R.O.C., India-Taipei Association, Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei, Silks Palace at National Palace Museum
(Free Admission to all concerts/ Museum reserves the right to modify the programmes)
Rediscover Asia with your five senses! Through Yoga, Sufi Spinning, traditional dance, music and drama, the depth of Asian cultures that are hidden in layers of splendor and rhythm can be revealed. Asian Arts Festival will take you through a journey of the true beauty of Asia.
>>Art Yoga
18:30-20:00, Saturday 5th,12th April 2008
Instructor: Mr. Sureshkumar Manthiriyappan
Location: 2F outdoor Plaza
Under the starry sky and through the teaching of our Indian yoga instructor, the practice of yoga becomes one with art.
※Please bring your own Yoga Mat and cloths.
※70 people per session, please sign up on the date of event before 17:30 at the 1F information desk.
>>Sufi Spinning
18:30-20:00, Saturday 19th,26th Aprilr 2008
Instructor: Mr. Ken Yang
Location: 2F outdoor Plaza
Sufi Spinning is an ancient way of lifting one’s body and soul. Between movement and relaxation, from inward out, your true self is uncovered.
※70 people per session, please sign up on the date of event before 17:30 at the 1F information desk
>>Indian Kathakali Dance
18:30-20:00, Saturday 3rd May 2008
Performer: Shiju Kathakali Dance group
Location: B1 Lobby
>>Taiwanese Puppet Show-Journey to the West
18:30-20:00, Saturday 10rd May 2008
Performer: I Wan Jan Puppet Theater ( 亦宛然掌中劇團 )
Location: B1 Lobby
>>Japanese Tea Ceremony
18:30-20:00 , Saturday 17th May 2008
Performer: Mr. Hidomi Sozou
Location: San Hsi T'ang Teahouse
※Reservation required before the event at 02-28812021, ext. 2382 or 2330
※80 people per session. NT$300 per person; includes snacks and tea.
>>Chinese Incense Ceremony
18:30-20:00 , Saturday 24th May 2008
Performer: Chinese Incense Art Association
Location: San Hsi T'ang Teahouse
※Reservation required before the event at 02-28812021, ext. 2382 or 2330
※40 people per session. NT$800 per person; includes dinner, snacks and tea.
>>Music and Dance of Indonesia and Sri Lanka
18:30-20:00 , Saturday 24th May 2008
Performer: Performer of Bali Art & Culture Foundation, The Culture Exchange Performer of Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau
Location: B1 Lobby
>>Asian Food Festival
Daily, 11:00-21:30, 2008/5/25 ~ 2008/6/30
Location: 1F, Silks Palace at National Palace Museum
Asia boasts great amount of resources in agriculture. The mixture of traditional and modern culture create the colour and uniqueness of Asian cuisine. Starting from May 25 this year, the Silks Palace at National Palace Museum by Grand Formosa Regent will bring you some of the most original Asian culinary delights.
