The 2024 Da Dun Fine Arts Exchange Exhibition is being grandly held at Seoul's Dongduk Art Gallery(同德美術館) from September 25 to October 14. The opening event on September 25 was a success, attended by representatives from the Fine Arts departments of Dongduk Women's University(同德女子大學), Sungkyunkwan University(成均館大學), and Kyonggi University(京畿大學), as well as local Korean art associations. The Cultural Affairs Director, Chen Chia-chun, highlighted that the visit to Seoul this time aimed to promote the exhibition and foster connections with the local art community, setting the stage for future collaborations. On September 26 and 27, they also visited Deputy Speaker Joo Ho-young(朱豪英) of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Korea and Director Lee Hoi-seung(李會昇) of the Cultural Headquarters to share insights on city cultural diplomacy. The trip yielded fruitful results, providing a clearer direction and new possibilities for cultural exchanges between Taichung and South Korea.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau reported that on September 26, a delegation led by Director Chen, representing Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, visited the National Assembly of the Republic of South Korea and met with Deputy Speaker Joo Ho-young. The visit aimed to promote the Taichung City Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition, and foster greater understanding and cultural exchange between Taichung and South Korea. Director Chen also invited Deputy Speaker Joo to attend the Taichung Jazz Festival in October.

Deputy Speaker Joo warmly responded, noting that during his time as Minister, he offered great support in establishing a direct flight route between Seoul and Taichung. Looking forward, he hopes to further collaboration between the two cities.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau reported that on September 27, Taichung city officials visited Seoul's Cultural Headquarters and met with Director Lee Hoi-seung. Director Chen expressed Taichung's desire to strengthen cultural and artistic ties with Seoul, particularly with the upcoming opening of the Taichung Art Museum in December next year. Director Chen hopes to build a strong partnership with the Seoul Museum of Art. An invitation was also extended to Director Lee and heads of Seoul's Cultural Headquarters to attend the Taichung Jazz Festival in October, fostering a deeper relationship between the cities and setting the stage for future collaborations.

Director Lee Hoi-seung said that Seoul places great importance on this meeting and that Seoul and Taichung share many similarities, such as a strong appreciation for culture, the arts, and cuisine. He suggested that the cities could use these similarities as a foundation for future collaborations. The meeting enhanced mutual understanding, and he expressed hope for more substantial exchanges between Seoul and Taichung going forward.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau added that the visits on September 26 and 27 were also attended by Ambassador Liang Kuang-chung(梁光中) and Minister Kuo Chiu-wen(郭秋雯) from the Taipei Mission in Korea, Executive Director Park Dong-seob(朴東燮) of the Korea Chinese Education Interchange Center(KCEIC, 韓國中華教育交流中心), Lin Hui-fen(林慧芬), a member of the city government's International Affairs Committee, as well as artists Lee Cheng-ming(李振明), Hsiao Shih-chiung(蕭世瓊), and Shih Yung-hua(施永華).

The Cultural Affairs Bureau noted that in addition to hosting the 2024 Taichung City Da Dun Fine Arts Exchange Exhibition, the visit also involved meetings with South Korea's cultural authorities and legislative bodies. The delegation toured prominent art venues like the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea(MMCA), and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art(三星美術館). It is hoped that the successful exchange this time will create more collaborative opportunities in the future, fostering the shared prosperity and development of arts and culture between Taichung and South Korea.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau reported that on September 26, a delegation led by Director Chen, representing Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen, visited the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and met with Deputy Speaker Joo Ho-young. The visit aimed to promote the Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition of Taichung, which is being held at the Dongduk Art Gallery in Seoul, and foster greater understanding and cultural exchange between Taichung and South Korea. Director Chen also invited Vice Speaker Joo to attend the Taichung Jazz Festival in October.

Deputy Speaker Joo warmly responded, noting that during his time as Minister, he offered great support in establishing a direct flight route between Seoul and Taichung. Looking forward, he hopes to further collaboration between the two cities.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau reported that on September 27, Taichung city officials visited Seoul's Cultural Headquarters and met with Director Lee Hoi-seung. Director Chen expressed Taichung's desire to strengthen cultural and artistic ties with Seoul, particularly with the upcoming opening of the Taichung Art Museum in December next year. Chen hopes to build a strong partnership with the Seoul Museum of Art. An invitation was also extended to Director Lee and heads of Seoul's Cultural Headquarters to attend the Taichung Jazz Festival in October, fostering a deeper relationship between the cities and setting the stage for future collaborations.

Director Lee Hoi-seung said that Seoul places great importance on this meeting and that Seoul and Taichung share many similarities, such as a strong appreciation for culture, the arts, and cuisine. He suggested that the cities could use these similarities as a foundation for future collaborations. The meeting enhanced mutual understanding, and he expressed hope for more substantial exchanges between Seoul and Taichung going forward.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau added that the visits on September 26 and 27 were also attended by Ambassador Liang Kuang-chung and Minister Kuo Chiu-wen from the Taipei Mission in Korea, Executive Director Park Dong-seob of the Korean-Chinese Education and Exchange Center, Lin Hui-fen, a member of the city government's International Affairs Committee, as well as artists Lee Cheng-ming, Hsiao Shih-chiung, and Shih Yung-hua.

The Cultural Affairs Bureau noted that in addition to hosting the Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibition of Taichung, the visit also involved meetings with South Korea's cultural authorities and legislative bodies. The delegation toured prominent art venues like the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. It is hoped that the successful exchange this time will create more collaborative opportunities in the future, fostering the shared prosperity and development of arts and culture between Taichung and South Korea.