TAI Group Founder Tai Chun-lang Passes Away; Sister Says He 'Went to Play in Heaven'
Tai Chun-lang, founder of TAI Group, passed away suddenly at 54. At the opening of the 2026 TAI Yawan Art Festival, his sister, Chairwoman Tai Shu-ling, stated that the group will carry forward his love for art and continue the event as planned.
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(CNA Reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung 15th) Tai Chun-lang, founder of TAI Group, passed away suddenly on the 9th at the age of 54. Today, TAI Urban Resort hosted the "2026 TAI Yawan Art Festival." His sister, Group Chairwoman Tai Shu-ling, remarked, "This time he just went to play in heaven," adding that the group will carry his spirit forward.
At the opening ceremony of the TAI Urban Resort art festival, Group Brand Director Chien Chiao-shan led guests in a one-minute moment of silence prior to the event. Choking up briefly with grief during her speech, Tai Shu-ling said today marks the seventh day since his passing (the "first seven"). Although life is unpredictable, the team chose to return to daily operations and proceed with the originally planned art festival.
Recalling Tai Chun-lang, Tai Shu-ling said the two often bickered in the office. He never called her "sister" and was a standard workaholic who almost never took time off, constantly chasing everyone's work progress. "This time, he went to play in heaven," she said.
Tai Shu-ling revealed that over the past few days, many good friends brought cigars and alcohol to his memorial to visit him. "It turns out his passion for life really infected everyone." The TAI Art Festival was also something Tai Chun-lang insisted on holding, and the team will carry his love for the land and art forward.
The "2026 TAI Yawan Art Festival" is being held for three consecutive days starting today. This year's theme is "Art is Entering the Arena," transforming 40 guest rooms into an art gala. The event links five major series of activities: a hotel art fair, special artist exhibitions, a jewelry auction dinner, a picture book launch, and a flavor drink pop-up, creating an urban cultural gala.
The organizers stated that in addition to the exhibitions, they have once again partnered with Chuan Yi Auction under the Jurassic Group to hold the "Chuan Yi Auction - Kaohsiung TAI Special Session" on the 16th. It will showcase heavyweight art treasures, including paintings by Pablo Picasso and works by contemporary artist Tong Yang-tze. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150515
(CNA Reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung 15th) Tai Chun-lang, founder of TAI Group, passed away suddenly on the 9th at the age of 54. Today, TAI Urban Resort hosted the "2026 TAI Yawan Art Festival." His sister, Group Chairwoman Tai Shu-ling, remarked, "This time he just went to play in heaven," adding that the group will carry his spirit forward.
At the opening ceremony of the TAI Urban Resort art festival, Group Brand Director Chien Chiao-shan led guests in a one-minute moment of silence prior to the event. Choking up briefly with grief during her speech, Tai Shu-ling said today marks the seventh day since his passing (the "first seven"). Although life is unpredictable, the team chose to return to daily operations and proceed with the originally planned art festival.
Recalling Tai Chun-lang, Tai Shu-ling said the two often bickered in the office. He never called her "sister" and was a standard workaholic who almost never took time off, constantly chasing everyone's work progress. "This time, he went to play in heaven," she said.
Tai Shu-ling revealed that over the past few days, many good friends brought cigars and alcohol to his memorial to visit him. "It turns out his passion for life really infected everyone." The TAI Art Festival was also something Tai Chun-lang insisted on holding, and the team will carry his love for the land and art forward.
The "2026 TAI Yawan Art Festival" is being held for three consecutive days starting today. This year's theme is "Art is Entering the Arena," transforming 40 guest rooms into an art gala. The event links five major series of activities: a hotel art fair, special artist exhibitions, a jewelry auction dinner, a picture book launch, and a flavor drink pop-up, creating an urban cultural gala.
The organizers stated that in addition to the exhibitions, they have once again partnered with Chuan Yi Auction under the Jurassic Group to hold the "Chuan Yi Auction - Kaohsiung TAI Special Session" on the 16th. It will showcase heavyweight art treasures, including paintings by Pablo Picasso and works by contemporary artist Tong Yang-tze. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150515