TSMC is devoted to improving the quality of life in Taiwan
society. We hope to increase the public interest and participation
in art and cultural events through the TSMC Education and
Culture Foundation's sponsorship. The Foundation invited the
prestigious Berliner Philharmoniker, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
and other renowned musical groups to visit Taiwan, and also
sponsored “La Monde de Picasso”, “Leonardo
De Vinci Exhibition in Taipei and Kaohsiung”, “The
World of Heavenly Khan- Treasure of Tang Dynasty Exhibit”,
“Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
– The Exhibition of Modern Art of Paris” and “Millet
–the Beauty of Countryside” renowned exhibitions
and so on.
The protection of cultural assets and supporting the revitalization
of historical sites is also one of our focuses. In 1990, the
Foundation provided funding for the restoration of the former
American embassy, bringing new life to the historical landmark
that had been defunct for years. It was reborn in the form
of SPOT Film House, which becomes a celebrated cultural showcase
through its promotion of Taiwanese movies. We have also taken
part in the historical landmark revival management program
spearheaded by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Taipei.
We sponsored the monthly Literature Salon at Taipei Story
House since 2006. We hope that through regular book reading
events by authors, the cultural heritage is revitalized.
As an extension of the Aesthetic Education, the Foundation
also sponsored medias to produce various cultural and educational
programs. From 2007 TSMC commissioned Taiwan’s Public
Television Service to produce and broadcast a children's television
program—An Enchanted Journey through the National Palace
Museum. The lively and in-depth TV program brings the richness
of the museum to every family and makes the precious artifacts
more accessible to young viewers. In 2008 we sponsored IC
Broadcasting Company to invite the Master, Mr. Hsin I-Yun,
to produce “Confucius’ Analects in Hsin’s
View”. Through the broadcasting program we hope to bring
the society more humanity.

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