YunTech to Share the Results of Kaohsiung City’s Traditional Craft Survey on September 3, Showcasing the Diversity of Local Craftsmanship
The Taiwan Center for the Preservation and Revitalization of Intangible Cultural Heritage at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) is conducting the “Kaohsiung City Traditional Craft Survey Project (Phase II).” A presentation on the project results will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Multi-Purpose Room 203 on the second floor of the Kaohsiung Museum of History. The event will share the findings of the second phase of the survey and welcomes members of the public interested in cultural heritage, local culture, and traditional crafts.
The presentation will be led by Project Director and Director of the Taiwan Center for the Preservation and Revitalization of Intangible Cultural Heritage at YunTech, Professor Ching-I Wang, who will share the process and findings of the survey. The survey covers a variety of traditional crafts, including Buddhist statue making, wood carving, embroidery, metalworking, cut-and-paste decoration, and paper crafting. Through the presentation, participants will gain a better understanding of the current status of traditional craft transmission and the diverse range of traditional crafts found in Kaohsiung.
Following the presentation, a hands-on bamboo weaving workshop will be offered. The workshop will be led by Chen Yung-Sheng, owner of Shengzhu Bamboo Workshop, who will guide participants in learning about bamboo weaving through hands-on practice. From the presentation of survey findings to hands-on craft experience, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the distinctive characteristics of traditional crafts.
Project Director Professor Ching-I Wang noted that culture is not static, but continues to evolve with local industrial development, changing lifestyles, and intergenerational transmission. The significance of the survey extends beyond establishing and updating basic information on traditional crafts. Through field research, the project seeks to document the development of Kaohsiung’s traditional crafts across different periods, as well as changes in the lives of artisans and the industrial environments in which they work. In doing so, the project helps preserve and continuously build upon the cultural context of traditional crafts. It is hoped that sharing the survey results will enhance public understanding of Kaohsiung’s traditional crafts and provide an important foundation for the future preservation, research, and promotion of cultural heritage.
Participation in the event is free, and online registration is required. Registration is open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. Advance registration is required for both the presentation and the bamboo weaving workshop. The workshop is limited to 25 participants, with places allocated in the order that completed registrations are received. Successful applicants will be notified by email. Everyone interested in cultural heritage, local culture, and traditional crafts is warmly invited to register and participate.
▌Event Information
Event: Presentation of the Results of the Kaohsiung City Traditional Craft Survey Project (Phase II)
Date and Time: September 3, 2026 (Thursday), 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Program:
2:00–3:00 p.m. | Presentation of Survey Results (Speaker: Professor Ching-I Wang, Director)
3:00–4:00 p.m. | Bamboo Weaving Workshop (Instructor: Mr. Yung-Sheng Chen)
Venue: Multi-Purpose Room 203, 2nd Floor, Kaohsiung Museum of History (No. 272, Zhongzheng 4th Road, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City)
Participants: Anyone interested in traditional crafts, cultural heritage, and local culture in Kaohsiung is welcome to register and participate.
Registration: Online registration is required for both the presentation and the bamboo weaving workshop. Registration is open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. The bamboo weaving workshop is limited to 25 participants, with places allocated in the order that completed registrations are received. Successful applicants will be notified by email.
▌Registration: https://forms.gle/2vjXnAmTbEbRrVhk8
News Poster – Kaohsiung City Traditional Craft Survey Project (Phase II) – Presentation of Survey Results
Organizing Unit: Taiwan Center for the Preservation and Revitalization of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Director: Ching-I Wang
Contact Person: Chi-Han Chen
Telephone: (05) 534-2601 ext. 3126
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