Berlin meets Taiwan Comic! Signing & Artist Talk with Zhou JianXin and Aliyo

Join us for an evening of cultural exchange as we celebrate comics from Taiwan! 

This event is perfect for cultural creatives and anyone interested in learning more about Taiwan‘s comic art.

Taiwan, a small island nation located in the Western Pacific and at the heart of East Asia, has long been a melting pot of diverse cultures and a hub for immigration throughout history. These rich heritages have witnessed a multitude of both markable and singular historical events, giving rise to peculiar and distinctive cultural phenomena. It is a wellspring of inspiration for many Taiwanese comic artists, known as T-Comic artists.

At Berlin Meets Taiwan Comic on March 19, Taiwanese artists Zhou Jianxin and Aliyo showcase works inspired by Taiwan’s historical events and Taoist religious culture. Zhou Jianxin's "Son of Formosa" is the first illustrated biographic depicting Taiwanese political victims. Aliyo's "The Demon Cat" blends elements of Taiwanese Taoism and common folk beliefs, narrating passionate battles under the structure of the classic Manga for Boys.

Signing, Artist Talk, Cosplay Costumes Display, and Taiwanese Local Dish & Tea Tasting, all in one evening! Don’t miss it!

臺灣，這個座落於西太平洋、位於東亞中心點的島

有史以來即是亞洲文化、移民活動的大熔爐

這裡發生過許多  紛紛擾擾  獨特的歷史事件

這裡發展出遍地  光怪陸離  奇特的文化現象

在在都是漫畫家們靈感的泉源

這裡，曾是十六世紀亞洲海盜割據的天堂

這裡，曾是十七世紀大航海時代，荷蘭與西班牙各建堡壘的據點

十八世紀的清帝國、十九世紀的大日本帝國都曾在此統治

這是座橫跨溫帶與熱帶

有拔地近四千公尺的高山，也有低窪海口的紅樹林

有椰樹海灘，也有層峰雪景

讓南島部落文化、閩南文化、客家文化、大和文化、西葡文化、北方漢民文化相遇碰撞的島嶼

來自臺灣的漫畫家周見信與艾莉柚

各自帶來以臺灣歷史事件和臺灣宮廟文化為創作靈光的作品

周見信的《來自清水的孩子》是第一部臺灣政治受難者的傳記漫畫

艾莉柚的《貓妖傳》則熱血戰鬥的少年漫畫架構下，體現臺灣道教與常民信仰元素

將在2024德國萊比錫書展暨動漫展

及作為前導活動的柏林臺灣文化廳見面會上

舉辦別開生面的分享座談、簽繪、和角色Cosplay大解析

加碼臺灣麵攤小吃、茶料飲食體驗

機會難得，漫迷們不可錯過！

Berlin meets Taiwan Comic! 

Signing & Artist Talk with Zhou JianXin and Aliyo 

■ EVENT DATE：

March 19, 2024, ENTRY 18:00 – 18:30

■ EVENT SCHEDULE：

18:30 – 18:50

ARTISTS TALK 

hosted by Betty Luong

18:50 – 19:00

Q&A

19:00 – 20:15

TAIWANESE LOCAL DISH & TEA TASTING

hosted by Deerland Tea

20:15 – 21:00

SIGN & PHOTOGRAPH 

Organizers & Partners

Ministry of Culture of Taiwan 臺灣文化部

Taiwan in Deutschland 臺灣駐德國代表處

TAICCA 臺灣文化策進院

Chinese Animation & Comic Publishers Association 社團法人中華動漫出版同業協進會

Dreammaker Media 夢想製造多媒體整合有限公司

Junge Taiwan Initiative 德國臺灣青年會

Deerland Tea 鹿野茶房

BeiGang WuDe Temple 北港武德宮

活動不須持票入場。但因席次有限，請事先利用本系統訂位。若臨時無法參加，也請您在活動當日前email通知我單位，以便將您的席次再釋出。感謝您。

The ticketing system is in place as a registration method to ensure your presence on the guest list. No ticket is required for entry. Participation is limited. If you are unable to attend the event, please contact us so we can release your spot to guests on the waiting list. 

Thank you. We look forward to seeing you there!

UPDATES FOR OUR DEAREST GUESTS:

Dear Guests,

Thank you for your interest in joining us on this wonderful occasion. 

Unfortunately, the online registration is currently closed as the limited capacity of the pre-booked guest list has been filled.

However, we do reserve 15 walk-in spots on a first-come-first-entry basis for our guests. Seize the chance! We look forward to welcoming you on March 19.

Best regards,

Event Management Team