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TAIPEI, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

As one of Asia's most diverse and multicultural countries, Taiwan is a hub of

creativity where artists can engage with society and have their voices be

heard. Under this foundation, the National Theater & Concert Hall (NTCH) has

become one of Asia's most liberal and dynamic cultural landscapes. This year

from June 16 to 27, NTCH is bringing its vibrant performing arts scene to the

world with Taiwan Week Online 2021, which features 11 groups of artists and two

discussion forums from 23-24 June at 7:30 pm (GMT+8).

From traditional to contemporary, indigenous and foreign, the 12-day event is

jam-packed with diverse productions from leading creators and performers.

Participating artists in the Dance Forum include Cheng Tsung-lung, named one of

50 Contemporary Choreographers (Routledge & CRC Press); Bulareyaung Pagarlava,

a choreographer from the Paiwan Tribe who connects indigenous culture with

modern audiences; Huang Yi, named by Dance Magazine as one of the "25 to

Watch"; and choreographer Chou Shu-yi, who created "The Centre", a

thought-provoking dialogue on equality and freedom.

Directors taking part in the Theater Forum include Wang Chia-ming, the first

Taiwanese director to present work at the Festival d'automne à Paris;

Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen, who joined hands with Robert Wilson's

beloved Asian actress Wei Haimin; and Wang Jhao-cian, the leader of Our

Theatre, Taiwan's most ambitious modern theater in Taiwanese Hokkien.

Taiwan Week Online 2021 will welcome respected directors such as Didier

Deschamps, former Director of Théâtre National de Chaillot; Alistair Spalding,

Artistic Directorof Sadler's Wells Theatre; Serge Rangoni, Artistic Director of

Théâtre de Liège; and Nils Haarmann, Dramaturg of Schaubühne Berlin. These

directors will engage in dialogue with artists, exploring the stories behind

their work.

"From the work I have viewed so far I can see that Taiwan's choreographic scene

is still as vibrant and innovative as ever," said Alistair Spalding.

While Didier Deschamps mentioned: "Four very different artists give us their

beautiful creations and deliver their thoughts about the world and creation."

Nils Haarmamn looks forward to "starting a dialogue and an exchange with the

theatrical world of Taiwan, see where differences and common grounds lie, we

can learn from or inspire each other."

"The energy, inventiveness and ability of Asian artists to vitalize the

performing arts by connecting today's techniques with their immense culture and

tradition is a source of inspiration for us all," said Serge Rangoni.

To view the full program, please visit

https://npac-ntch.org/international/taiwanweek/

SOURCE:  National Theater & Concert Hall, Taiwan

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