2023 FGU International Summer School!
Welcome to Fo Guang University's 2023 International Summer School! We are excited to invite international students to join us for a two-week program from June 25th to July 8th.
Aesthetic Experience in Virtual Gallery of Fu Chin Ceramics
Ceramics in the Song dynasty is the most glorious chapter throughout the history of pottery. The spirit of scholar-officials and Zen Buddhism not only cultivated advanced civilization of the society, but also achieved the simplicity and elegance of Song ceramics. That is, Song celadon ceramics suitably present the most intricate standards of refined beauty in the purest form, shown by multiple aspects of the works such as the shapes, glaze, and texture. When it comes to appreciation of celadon ceramics, viewers have to observe the subtlest details, from light and shadow to crackles, to feel the dedication of the potterist.
A New Place for Relaxation: Yuli in Hualien County, Taiwan
Rice, tea leaves, and orange daylily, Yuli Township, Hualien, gathers precious agricultural resources, awarded by several competitions. To improve tourism in Yuli, the Small and Medium Enterprises Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, initiated the “New Life in Pusko” project to promote excellent products via a digital cluster consisting of 10 local enterprises. The project is aimed to make Yuli a new popular tourist destination of Hualien with joint digital marketing campaigns.
Retell Stories of the Ancient: Fu Chin Revived Song Dynasty Ceramics
The National Palace Museum is renowned for its collection of Chinese antiques and artifacts. The musem has over twenty thousand ceramic collections, most of which were passed down from royal predecessors of the Qing dynasty and present the unsurpassable height in Chinese porcelain art.
Where to Find Professional Wine Storage Services?
We have summarized wine storage service providers in Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore for you! With this information, you can store your beloved wine collections even without a proper space in your home or office.
Return to Simplicity: Fu Chin and the Celadon
The intrinsic and delicate art style which emits exquisite vibrant, has coincidently echoes with the aesthetic minimalism which is embraced by many today, over a thousand years from then. Fu Chin, the celadon artist who takes in life experiences in his creations, has worked his way past imitation and forged his own style.
Gifts Ideas, Giving Artworks as Gifts
Finding the perfect gift for special occasions has always been a daunting yet pleasant experience. Giving gifts has its deep and profound philosophical meaning, and also an important part of Chinese tradition. CiRCLELiNKS will be sharing how to find suitable artworks as gifts, and deliver a whole new experience to your friends, family and business partners!
Knowledge of Alcoholic Drinks for Beginners
After working for the whole week, people always want to relax on Friday night. And nothing beats spending your time relaxing at a bar, where you can enjoy good wine, good music, and a good atmosphere. Have you ever been to a bar you liked, but you have no idea what to order? Don’t worry! Today, we’d like to share a piece of knowledge of the distilled spirits. Let’s see what’s the difference between them!
Understanding the Art Market from an Investor’s Point of View
The art market, for most people, is an unknown circle that is far from their daily life. Even though people are interested in the art market, they don’t know where to start since they’re not in the circle. Art.Market shows listeners how to interpret various information of the art market with the most intelligible perspectives from a market point of view.
Differences between Nihonshu, Awamori, and Shochu Explained
As you arrive in Japan, where drinking culture is quite popular, you will see izakaya everywhere and all types of sake. On your way home, you can't help but buy several bottles of good sake as souvenirs. However, nihonshu isn't the only national alcoholic drink of Japan! Shōchū and awamori are also internationally known as high-quality sake! So today World Gourmet Platform will introduce you to the differences between the three types of sake.