A Gateway to National Culture

And second, the original NPM in northern Taiwan is hosting the exhibition “Treasures from Heaven: A Special Exhibition of Artifacts from the Holy See.” Featuring 60 works from the Vatican never before sent overseas, the show is notable both for its scale and its historical significance.

Shining cultural stars north and south, the museum’s two branches demonstrate how the ROC exercises soft power by leveraging its history and culture. The nation has opened its magnificent cultural gates wide and is welcoming in the world.

(photo by Huang Chung-hsin)