The first-ever exhibition of Taiwanese indigenous literature was held in Ireland, featuring static displays of books and other materials, as well as screenings of short films and specialized workshops.
The exhibition, titled "Sing with a Pen - Heavenly Voice of Taiwan's Indigenous Literature," was jointly organized by Trinity College Dublin, the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, and the Taipei Representative Office in Ireland. Senator Gerry Horkan, along with James Hadley, the director of the Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, and manager Eithne Bowen, as well as Representative Yang Tzu-pao, were in attendance.
Director Hadley remarked that the exhibition was a crucial piece in Ireland's comprehension of Taiwanese literature, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of Taiwan's literary landscape in Ireland. Hadley also announced that Trinity College Dublin had commenced concrete cooperation discussions with the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, with a formal cooperation agreement set to be signed shortly.
Representative Yang highlighted Taiwan's complex history shaped by interactions among indigenous peoples, colonizers, and immigrants, underscoring the importance of understanding indigenous peoples to comprehend Taiwan fully. Additionally, researchers from the National Museum of Taiwan Literature held workshops on the history and mythology of Taiwan's indigenous peoples, hoping to engage more with the Irish literary community.
