The China Post
Date: August 20, 2017
By: The China Post

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Last night’s 2017 Taipei Universiade Opening Ceremony was

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well-received by the public. Creative performance team director Liao Ruo-han and tech artist Lin Kun-ying said the performance combined Taiwan’s local elements, showcasing Taiwan’s soft power to the world by presenting the vibrant scenery of Taipei streets and of the technology-driven island.

Joined by Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Chung Yung-feng, the production team behind the opening and closing ceremonies appeared at a press conference on Sunday to share the experiences they had when preparing for the big event.

The team was made up of Head Producer Wang Yun-yu, Uniplan Taiwan Corporation Chairman Tu Chien-kuo, Universiade opening and closing ceremonies performance team chief consultant Chen Chin-cheng, directing consultant Hans-Christoph Muecke and others that oversaw the design for the three acts of the program: “Vibrant Island,” “Hybrid Taipei” and “Global Tribe.”    [FULL  STORY]