• Organizers
  • Advisor：Ministry of Culture
  • Organizer：National Hsinchu Living Arts Center
  • Co-organizer：National Tsing Hua University

• Target Participants:
  • Priority will be given to foreign students currently enrolled at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU). A maximum of 20 participants will be accepted.

• Date & Time: June 24, 2026 (Wednesday), 09:00–16:30

• Meeting Time & Location: 08:50 AM – At the bus stop in front of General Building II, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

• Event Content

1. Culture and History of the Dahan River Corridor
   • Dahan River has been an active river transport route in northern Taiwan for over 200 years, bringing to market important cash crops such as tea, timber, camphor, and indigo. The townships of Daxi, Sanxia, and Yingge grew into bustling trading centers known for tea, timber, ceramics, and coal. Historical buildings and folk cultures abound in the old town centers, bearing witness to the life and struggles of people who strived to make their home here.
2. Local Creative Team- CAN Culture, Art& Nature
   • Managed by a team of youths passionate about their hometown, the team provides guided tours of Sanxia, specialty local meals, gifts, and hands-on craft workshops. By connecting artisans and community partners, they work together to ignite the vitality of Sanxia.  (https://www.thecan.com.tw/en)
3. Event Highlights
   • Bilingual Guided Tour: Accompanied by a Mandarin-speaking guide and an English interpreter, participants will enjoy an in-depth introduction to the local culture.
   • Local Beliefs and Temple Art: Visit Qingshui Zushi Temple and admire the exquisite craftsmanship of this renowned temple, often celebrated as a palace of Eastern art.
   • Hands-on Experience: Learn traditional indigo dyeing techniques from local artisans and create a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
   • Local Cuisine: Savor specialty dishes prepared with naturally fermented ingredients such as miso and shio koji.
   • Cultural Exploration: Stroll through Sanxia Old Street and visit the CAN HAKSIP Village to experience the rhythms of local everyday life.
4. Schedule

• This event is free of charge. Registration is online only. Please register on the Center’s website: https://short.moc.gov.tw/s/utgmoni. Please upload copies of your student ID and residence permit during registration for identity verification purposes.

• Registration is open from now until 5:00 PM on June 3, 2026. Selected participants will be announced on the Center’s website (https://www.nhclac.gov.tw) by June 10, 2026, and notified by email.

• After the event, participants are required to submit a reflection of at least 100 Chinese characters or the equivalent length in English or their native language. They are also asked to share a post with photos or videos on their personal social media platform(s), such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Please tag the Center’s full name, National Hsinchu Living Arts Center, and the program title, Artistic Encounters, to help promote the event. Please email your written reflection and the link to your post to: ac0105@nhclac.gov.tw

I hereby certify that I have read, understood, and agreed to the event regulations.

In compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act, the following information is provided prior to your participation in this activity and submission of personal data: 

1. The National Hsinchu Living Arts Center (hereinafter referred to as "the Center") requires your personal data for the purpose of administering the Artistic Encounters. Your personal data will be collected, processed, and used in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act and relevant laws and regulations.
2. The personal information you provide, including your name and contact details (such as telephone or mobile number, email address, mailing address, and other information listed on the registration form), as well as any data that may directly or indirectly identify you, will be securely maintained by the Center and used solely for official purposes.
3. Scope of Use:
   • Duration: For the period necessary to fulfill the specific purpose of data collection or as required for official duties.
   • Territory: Within the jurisdiction of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
   • Recipients: The Center and other public or non-governmental institutions that cooperate with the Center as necessary for this activity.
   • Method: Used in both automated and non-automated means.
4. Pursuant to Article 3 of the Personal Data Protection Act, you may exercise the following rights regarding your personal data:
   • Request to access or review your data.
   • Request a copy of your data.
   • Request to supplement or correct your data.
   • Request to cease the collection, processing, or use of your data.
   • Request deletion of your data.
   • For any such requests, please contact the Center. All requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws.
5. Failure to provide accurate personal information may result in the Center being unable to provide services related to the stated purpose.
6. Event photography and videography will be conducted. By participating in this activity, you consent to the Center using such images and recordings for non-profit educational and promotional purposes, including publication on the Center’s website, social media, press releases, and printed materials. You also agree to grant the Center the non-exclusive right, without additional remuneration, to publicly broadcast, screen, and transmit the materials.