Belgium Brain Science Exhibition Debuts at Science Education Center: Enjoy Desserts While Learning Science
The "Belgium Brain Science Special Exhibition" is being held at the National Taiwan Science Education Center, co-organized by the Belgian Office Taipei, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, and others. It combines brain science with European culture, promoting science education through visual illusions and multi-sensory experiences, while also offering Belgian-flavored desserts.
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(Central News Agency reporter Shen Pei-yao, Taipei, May 9) – Instantly travel abroad for Mother's Day by visiting the National Taiwan Science Education Center to step into Belgium. The "Belgium Brain Science Special Exhibition" kicks off today for two consecutive days, transforming the Science Education Center's lobby into a small town, combining brain science and European culture. Visitors can learn while playing and enjoy Belgian-flavored desserts.
The "Hello Belgium! A Wonderful Brain Adventure – Belgium Brain Science Special Exhibition," co-organized by the Belgian Office Taipei, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, the Science Education Center, and Taiwan USB Trading Co., Ltd., will be exhibited for two days from the 9th to the 10th. Through visual illusions, multi-sensory experiences, and guided explanations, the public can easily engage with popular science topics.
"It's really easy to fall in love with Belgium because it's all about chocolate and beer," said Matthieu Branders, Director of the Belgian Office Taipei, at the opening ceremony. He immediately quoted former US President Barack Obama's "famous saying," amusing the audience.
He also shared a medical anecdote hidden in desserts: the globally popular Belgian praline was actually invented by a pharmacist who, to make taking medicine less of a chore for patients, ingeniously put bitter pills into delicious chocolate balls, thus creating a dessert legend that has lasted for centuries.
Branders pointed to the exhibition venue and smiled, saying he was very happy to bring Belgium to Taiwan this time. In Taipei, people can instantly transport themselves thousands of miles away to experience Belgian food culture and scientific research achievements. He hopes that through the exhibition, more Taiwanese people will learn about the medical innovation and historical background of Belgium's century-old pharmaceutical companies.
This special exhibition focuses on "perception and understanding," presenting the perceptual differences that may occur in the brain when information is insufficient or contexts are interfering, through various visual illusions and interactive checkpoints. At the same time, health education information reminds the public that the effects of some neurological and immune-related diseases may not be detectable from the outside, and social communication and empathy can help reduce misunderstandings.
The exhibition also arranges interactive tasks such as guided tours and stamp collecting, and includes Belgian-flavored desserts as part of the cultural experience, allowing the public to learn while also experiencing Belgian food culture. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150509
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The "Hello Belgium! A Wonderful Brain Adventure – Belgium Brain Science Special Exhibition," co-organized by the Belgian Office Taipei, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, the Science Education Center, and Taiwan USB Trading Co., Ltd., will be exhibited for two days from the 9th to the 10th. Through visual illusions, multi-sensory experiences, and guided explanations, the public can easily engage with popular science topics.
"It's really easy to fall in love with Belgium because it's all about chocolate and beer," said Matthieu Branders, Director of the Belgian Office Taipei, at the opening ceremony. He immediately quoted former US President Barack Obama's "famous saying," amusing the audience.
He also shared a medical anecdote hidden in desserts: the globally popular Belgian praline was actually invented by a pharmacist who, to make taking medicine less of a chore for patients, ingeniously put bitter pills into delicious chocolate balls, thus creating a dessert legend that has lasted for centuries.
Branders pointed to the exhibition venue and smiled, saying he was very happy to bring Belgium to Taiwan this time. In Taipei, people can instantly transport themselves thousands of miles away to experience Belgian food culture and scientific research achievements. He hopes that through the exhibition, more Taiwanese people will learn about the medical innovation and historical background of Belgium's century-old pharmaceutical companies.
This special exhibition focuses on "perception and understanding," presenting the perceptual differences that may occur in the brain when information is insufficient or contexts are interfering, through various visual illusions and interactive checkpoints. At the same time, health education information reminds the public that the effects of some neurological and immune-related diseases may not be detectable from the outside, and social communication and empathy can help reduce misunderstandings.
The exhibition also arranges interactive tasks such as guided tours and stamp collecting, and includes Belgian-flavored desserts as part of the cultural experience, allowing the public to learn while also experiencing Belgian food culture. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150509
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