Vice President Meets New Zealand Parliamentarians, Hopes for More Cultural Cooperation
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a cross-party delegation of New Zealand parliamentarians, expressing hope for increased cooperation in cultural exchange between the two countries. The meeting featured performances by the NSO National Symphony Orchestra and Taiwu Ancient Ballads Chorus.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 7th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim today met with a cross-party delegation of New Zealand parliamentarians, warmly welcoming the delegation and expressing hope for more cooperation and interaction in cultural exchange between the two countries.
The Presidential Office issued a press release stating that Vice President Hsiao met with the cross-party delegation of New Zealand parliamentarians and the NSO National Symphony Orchestra (Taiwan Philharmonic) this morning.
The Vice President and the delegation together enjoyed a viola performance by the NSO National Symphony Orchestra of Tyzen Hsiao's "The Outsider" and the TBT Taiwu Ancient Ballads Chorus's Paiwan ceremonial suite "Song to Welcome the Ancestors" and "Joyful Song." Afterwards, they listened to a presentation on selected items for the Taiwanese Pop-up Fair during the NSO National Symphony Orchestra's upcoming US tour in Phoenix.
The Presidential Office stated that this year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the "Taiwanese American Heritage Week" in May. The NSO, acting as a "Cultural Ambassador," will tour the United States with the "TBT Taiwu Ancient Ballads Chorus," intertwining the purest tribal chants with exquisite classical music, allowing the world to see Taiwan once again.
The members of the New Zealand parliamentary delegation include Maureen Pugh, Duncan Webb, Laura McClure, and David Wilson. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 7th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim today met with a cross-party delegation of New Zealand parliamentarians, warmly welcoming the delegation and expressing hope for more cooperation and interaction in cultural exchange between the two countries.
The Presidential Office issued a press release stating that Vice President Hsiao met with the cross-party delegation of New Zealand parliamentarians and the NSO National Symphony Orchestra (Taiwan Philharmonic) this morning.
The Vice President and the delegation together enjoyed a viola performance by the NSO National Symphony Orchestra of Tyzen Hsiao's "The Outsider" and the TBT Taiwu Ancient Ballads Chorus's Paiwan ceremonial suite "Song to Welcome the Ancestors" and "Joyful Song." Afterwards, they listened to a presentation on selected items for the Taiwanese Pop-up Fair during the NSO National Symphony Orchestra's upcoming US tour in Phoenix.
The Presidential Office stated that this year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the "Taiwanese American Heritage Week" in May. The NSO, acting as a "Cultural Ambassador," will tour the United States with the "TBT Taiwu Ancient Ballads Chorus," intertwining the purest tribal chants with exquisite classical music, allowing the world to see Taiwan once again.
The members of the New Zealand parliamentary delegation include Maureen Pugh, Duncan Webb, Laura McClure, and David Wilson. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150507
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