National Palace Museum Southern Branch Introduction
In order to achieve the goal of "Balancing North and South, and Cultivating Cultural Richness," and to promote the cultural, educational, social, and economic development of central and southern Taiwan, the Executive Yuan approved the establishment of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Taibao City, Chiayi County on December 15, 2004. It is positioned as "an Asian Art and Culture Museum." The exhibitions are mainly based on the museum's rich collections, supplemented by international loans, and actively planned various exciting exhibitions to fulfill the inherent functions of a modern museum, including collection, research, preservation, education, display, recreation, and cultural creativity. The museum's architecture employs three traditional Chinese ink painting techniques: heavy ink, flying white, and shading, creating a solid display space and artifact storage, as well as a public reception area and connecting space. This symbolizes the intertwining of Chinese, Indian, and Persian cultures, representing the long-lasting and diverse Asian civilization, aligning with the mission of the "Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum - Asian Art and Culture Museum." Permanent Exhibitions: - Shadows of Buddha: The Beauty of Asian Buddhist Art from the Collection - Splendid Threads: Asian Textiles from the Collection - Fragrant Tea: An Exhibition on Asian Tea Culture - The Unceasing Flow: A History of Development in Chiayi - Understanding Asia: A New Media Art Exhibition
