For eight days this summer, eighteen outstanding young pianists from across the US and the world will gather at the Curtis Institute of Music to study one-on-one with four international concert masters; Ching-Yun Hu (Taiwan / US), Jerome Lowenthal (US), Alexandre Moutouzkine (Russia) and Zou Xiang (China). [Read More]

Taiwan Tourism Bureau in New York is promoting one of its major tourism themes “Time for Taiwan”- LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) at the biggest shopping mall, Westfield Garden State Plaza, located in Paramus, New Jersey on July 25th to July 26th. A promotional booth will be set up to raise awareness of Taiwan’s tourism resources in LOHAS, Shopping, Culinary Arts, Leisure Activities and Events. Invited by Taiwan Tourism Bureau, the tourism mascot, Mr. Oh! Bear, Director of Special Mission Department, is taking on this trans-Pacific mission to promote Taiwan Tourism at the booth, where a green screen photo-op station is set up for event activities. Participating shoppers may choose from the selected breathtaking scenic destinations in Taiwan as picture background, including Taipei 101, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan Forest Railway and Taiwan sky lanterns, etc. Photo takers will receive their pictures along with a customized magnetic picture frame as souvenirs from their virtual tour in Taiwan. In addition, Taiwan Bubble tea tasting is also offered in the afternoon for an enjoyable experience. [Read More]

Emerald Expositions, Inc. announced today that registration is open for its PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, taking place October 29-November 1, 2014 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. With NYC as your backdrop and Halloween as the theme, PhotoPlus Expo (PPE) will be an experience no one should miss this year! From a trilogy of world-class keynotes to photo walks throughout the city and a conference program of seminars featuring the industry’s finest working photographers, PPE continues to be the premiere annual gathering place for visual artists to inspire and be inspired. And, if it’s a party you are looking for, PhotoPlus will be hosting its annual bash at the luxurious 230 Fifth Rooftop Club and Penthouse Lounge exclusively for its VIP Expo Pass holders. [Read More]