Unique sea flavor of Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival
Port of Kaohsiung, the biggest in Taiwan and formerly the third busiest in the world, is unforgettable for locals due to the countless containers that have passed through. The Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival, a significant cultural event for the city, features an international biennial art exhibition with the "container" as its unique theme and image. The festival inspires the city's development and sets "Grand Port" on a new course. Since 2001, the Kaohsiung Container Arts Festival has had 12 sessions. Each session reflects on the importance of containers to the city's culture and their potential as an exhibition platform, adapting to changing times and spaces.
The 24-year existence of the Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival has firmly established it within the community while also gaining international recognition. The festival's history coincides with the liberalization of urban space, the establishment of the Asia New Bay Area, and the creation of the Pier-2 Art Center and Penglai Commercial Port. The Kaohsiung Port Warehouses, Kaohsiung Music Center, and Great Harbor Bridge have also evolved into a significant art and cultural landscape in Kaohsiung. For 24 years, the Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival has used container media to imaginatively depict the city. This festivity serves as a crucial stage for presenting art and promoting citizens' participation while embodying the magnificence of a port city.
This year's "2023 Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival" has a "Sea Flavoured" theme. It will be located from Pier 11 along the Great Harbor Bridge and extending to the Sea Breeze Plaza of Kaohsiung Music Center. Here, the unique buildings and urban traffic of the port area will bring together a mix of art and culture. The festival comes back to the port, which is very important for the container. It lets the old seaside, the current port area, and the future of Kaohsiung mix together again and talk. The festival keeps working with the city of Kaohsiung to create a new, civilized scene.
Finally, we express our appreciation for the teams that participated in the 2023 Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival for their remarkable ability to turn container elements into exceptional works of art. We also extend our gratitude to the participating and assisting units, as well as our colleagues, for their tireless efforts in making this festival a success. "Sea Flavoured" not only embodies the spirit of Kaohsiung and its maritime heritage, but also represents the identity of the nation and its vision for the future. We hope that the theme, so closely related to everyday life, can serve as a platform for citizens to enjoy art and culture together. May it persevere as a significant feature in the city of Kaohsiung.
