A “Meet Israel Through Taiwanese Eyes” exhibition that features photographs taken by Taiwanese traveling in Israel is being held to celebrate three decades of friendship between the two sides, Israeli Representative to Taiwan Omer Caspi said yesterday at an event ahead of the first day of the exhibition tomorrow.
The exhibition, which is in Taipei Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, features photos that capture the true Israel in the eyes of Taiwanese visitors, said Caspi, who heads the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (ISECO).
“The 30 photos symbolize 30 years of friendship between Israel and Taiwan,” he said, adding that the diversity and multiculturalism of Israel as well as its beautiful landscape and rich history are “marvelously reflected in this collection.”
Photo: Tu Chien-jung, Taipei Times
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang (田中光) said that Taiwan and Israel face similar challenges in defending their way of life, and have shared values of democracy, freedom and human rights.
The two countries have signed 31 memorandums of understanding in areas of education, technology, medicine and agriculture over the past three decades, and more are to come, he said, adding that he hopes bilateral relations would continue to grow.
The event is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the inauguration of ISECO, which was established in 1993 to strengthen exchanges between Israel and Taiwan in the absence of official diplomatic ties.
Taiwan also opened a representative office in Tel Aviv that same year.
The 30 photos were selected from 150 submissions, ISECO said.
The exhibition runs until March 12.
After being displayed in Taipei, the exhibit would tour other areas of the nation so more people can enjoy it, ISECO added.
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