The 2024 Bamboo Expo will launch on Saturday, featuring special exhibitions in five Taiwanese cities to showcase the diverse aspects of bamboo culture and industry. Additionally, the 12th World Bamboo Congress will be held in Taiwan for the first time, aiming to further international collaboration and exchange.
Forest and Nature Conservation Agency Director-General Lin Hua-ching (林華慶) stated in the press conference that the expo marks the beginning of a government initiative approved by the Cabinet to revitalize Taiwan’s bamboo industry and promote sustainable development for the next generation.
Taiwan Bamboo Society Director Hsu Pei-hsien (許倍銜) told the reporter that the event’s slogan “Next Generation” aims to elevate Taiwan’s bamboo industry and culture to new heights, envisioning a future for the next generation. Hsu added that the event also echoes global sustainability issues, linking Taiwan with the world through bamboo.
National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) Director Chen Tien-Li (陳殿禮) mentioned that the institute has been promoting Taiwan’s bamboo culture and craftsmanship for many years. He continued to say that excursions will be arranged for the distinguished guests of the congress from other countries to interact with Taiwanese bamboo artists in Nantou, visit main bamboo production areas in Taiwan, and experience how bamboo craftsmanship is integrated into daily life and cultural design.