An exhibition showcasing artifacts used by Czech royalty and nobility from medieval times through the 19th century began on Thursday at the National Taiwan Museum in Taipei.
The exhibition, titled “Czech Castles and Chateaux,” features paintings and models of castles and mansions in the central European country, as well as artifacts such as jewelry, theater costumes, apparel, porcelain sculptures, weaponry, tableware and interior decor that offer visitors a glimpse into the lives of Czech royalty and aristocrats.
At a press event on Wednesday to announce the exhibition, Czech Senate Vice President Jiri Drahos said that castles and chateaus are ubiquitous in the Czech countryside, and he hoped the event would offer visitors a flavor of what they can expect if they visit the country.
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Aside from introducing Czech culture, the exhibition aims to promote tourism from Taiwan to the Czech Republic, Drahos said.
Citing his meeting with Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) earlier in the morning, Drahos said the two agreed that there should be more flights between the two countries, and expressed hope that interest among Taiwanese in visiting the Czech Republic would rise on the back of the exhibition, motivating Taiwan’s state-run China Airlines to add more flights between Taipei and Prague.
Czech Representative to Taiwan David Steinke said castles are the location of many Czech fairy tales and literature in general and a source of pride among the public.
Saying that Foxconn founder Terry Gou (郭台銘) has bought a chateau in the country, Steinke joked: “We still have a lot of them for purchase,” encouraging people who want to follow in Gou’s footsteps to “go to the Czech Republic and pick one.”
The exhibition, curated by the Czech National Museum and National Heritage Institute of the Czech Republic, runs until Nov. 30.
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