75283290https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=CB6B942CF32AC27FTaipei Lecture Hall has been open since September 15th, 2011.■Taipei Lecture HallTaipei Lecture Hall’s role is to accumulate and transmit the essence of Chinese culture, and to have a positive impact far and wide. It is located on the 3rd floor of this actively used historic building, which has been renovated to transform it into a space for the study of the humanities. Established on September 15, 2011, Taipei Lecture Hall’s mission is to continue Chinese culture’s most distinctive educational traditions in a refined atmosphere.Taipei Lecture Hall has appointed Lin Gu-fang as its principal scholar. He believes that the old, well-worn advice to “settle down and get on with one’s life’s work” is just the medicine the people of today need. For this reason, the Lecture Hall mainly teaches ‘Life studies’; through studying the Chinese Classics, students learn how to live a grounded life. In pursuit of this aim, the Lecture Hall’s courses stress realization and practice; the Hall’s lecturers have not only have a thorough knowledge of the Chinese Classics, but have also reached a high level of realization and practice. Lin Gu-fang has designed a curriculum for the Taipei Lecture Hall based on Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism that has four aspects: self-cultivation, knowledge, art and life. The first self-cultivation lecture course was on the subject of art and self-cultivation in Chan/Zen, and was taught by Mr. Lin himself; for the knowledge lecture course, Xin Yi-yun was invited to talk about Laozi; the art lecture course was taught by Ni Zai-qin, and was on the subject of Chinese literati painting; and for the life lecture course, Xi Song taught the Zen of craftsmanship. In addition to these extended courses, the Taipei Lecture Hall also periodically holds lectures on specialist topics.With the aim of passing on teachings about life from the Classics to help people live a settled and fulfilling life, Taipei Lecture Hall has returned to the original academy education blueprint, providing citizens with a place to study life.  [][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75283300https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=34D8C3569FE9F1D2Starting on September 1st, there is a call for articles for The 14th Taipei Literature Award. To encourage literary creation, the award prize will be the highest in thirteen years.Starting on September 1st, the 14th Taipei Literature Award will be accepting article submissions. To encourage literary creation, the award prize will be the highest in thirteen years.[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75283050https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=C86DC8282800F2F5Guided by the Council for Cultural Affairs, R.O.C., applications are now accepted for independent makers of creative products with core values to station in the cultural creation village. New proposals are welcomed.Guided by the Council for Cultural Affairs, R.O.C., applications are now accepted for independent makers of creative products with core values to station in the cultural creation village. New proposals are welcomed.[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75283040https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=7DC87A1E2571C9DBAccumulation – Welcome to visit the official permanent exhibition about the stories of Taipei Zhongshan Hall!Accumulation – Welcome to visit the official permanent exhibition about the stories of Taipei Zhongshan Hall![][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75271720https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=4235BD7B6F34C894Please support the Taipei City Government’s anti-corruption initiative, by not giving gifts or providing free dining to public officials. Anti-corruption hotline: 1999, ext. 1743 (outside Taipei City, call: (02) 2720-8889)[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75271730https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=7E2FAAF94845D352Historic bas-relief “Water Buffalo” featured on Taiwan’s first 3D postage stampThe large-scale bas-relief “Water Buffalo,” an iconic work of Taiwanese art on display since 1937 at Zhongshan Hall (known during the Japanese colonial era as the Taipei City Public Auditorium), inlaid in the wall of the high-ceilinged stairwell in front of Guangfu Auditorium, has long been the treasure of Zhongshan Hall. Recently, a celebration marking the first-ever release of a postage stamp commemorating a “national treasure” sculpture was held in front of the original work “Water Buffalo” by Huang Tu-shui at Zhongshan Hall. This signficant event was organized jointly by the Taiwan Postal Service, the preparatory office of the Headquarters Administration of Cultural Heritage under the Council for Cultural Affairs, and Zhongshan Hall, a subsidiary of the Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs. “Water Buffalo” features the profile figures of five buffalo and three unclothed boy herders, set against a background of arching plantain leaves. Two of the boys are riding buffalo; the boy on the left is playing with a conical hat balanced at the end of a bamboo staff, while the boy on the right wears a conical hat on his head. The third boy stands on the ground looking a buffalo in the face with his hat behind him. The positions and postures of the three boys and their hats are all treated uniquely. Likewise, the five buffalo face different directions, three looking toward the right, with a calf in the middle, indicating that it is being protected by its mother and father. In particular, the calf and the boy gazing into each other’s eyes display a sense of warmth and caring, and have been the source of much discussion.[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75267730https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=F46C1E5BAF3328E3Application Guidelines for Broadcasting on Outdoor LED Board and Colored Electronic Display in Zhongshan HallThe application guidelines for broadcasting on electronic display and LED board are in effect on March 11, 2010. The electronic display and LED board are mainly provided for broadcasting or carrying information about activities of cultural program, academic lectures, seminar, cultural and creative industry, cultural meeting, public welfare and municipal guidance. The detailed provisions are in the attachment, for more information, please see the attachments in Chinese version[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75265680https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=C92CBE239EEA7D91Zhongshan Hall is equipped with the newest audio guided devices to serve free.Zhongshan Hall is equipped with the latest <a href="http://english.zsh.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1071011&CtNode=11055&mp=119062" target="_gipNW" title="audio guiding(另開視窗)">audio guiding</a> devices which are available to the public for free. There are twelve indoor rooms and some outdoor scenic spots along with an audio guided tour to introduce you to the elegance of this building. Everyone is welcome to visit.[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75265800https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=09CE6F76AD2255FEplease submit the applications online for the rental of Zhongzheng and Guangfu Auditorium.In accordance with the Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction policy, please submit the applications online for the rental of Zhongzheng Auditorium, Guangfu Auditorium and the Zhongshan Hall Square.[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall75265810https://english.zsh.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=F25D1CA6DC692942&s=A8B5653A766A7887Visitor InformationVisitor Information: Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 ~17:00 Saturday and Sunday 14:00 and 16:00 (two separate times and only the water buffalo herd painting area is open for visits). Guiding Devices: Zhongshan Hall is equipped with 30 audio guided devices which are available for free to everyone. Conditions of loan: Hold personal ID card or other certificates during loan. Notice:1. Not open to visit if there are performances in Zhongzheng Auditorium or Guangfu Auditorium. 　　　　2. Make an appointment one week in advance and submit an application form prior to your visit.[][][][]Taipei Zhongshan Hall