Chiu Kun-liang

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chiu (邱).
Chiu Kun-liang
邱坤良
Minister of Council of Cultural Affairs of the Republic of China
In office
25 January 2006 – 20 May 2007
DeputyWu Chin-fa
Preceded byChen Chi-nan
Succeeded byWong Chin-chu
President of the Taipei National University of the Arts
In office
22 October 1997 – 24 January 2006
Preceded byLiu S. Lian
Succeeded byJu Tzong-ching [zh]
Personal details
Born (1949-02-13) 13 February 1949 (age 75)
Su'ao, Yilan County, Taiwan
NationalityRepublic of China
Alma materParis Diderot University
Chinese Culture University

Chiu Kun-liang (Chinese: 邱坤良; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Khu Khun-liông; born 13 February 1949) is a Taiwanese academic and politician.

Early life and education[edit]

Chiu Kun-liang was born on 13 February 1949, and raised in Nanfang-ao, a fishing port in Su'ao.[1][2] He wrote a memoir-like bestselling book in 1999, titled The Rise and Decline of the Nan Fang Ao Theater, which drew tourists to Nanfang-ao.[3] He earned a master of arts degree from Chinese Culture University in 1973, was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for study at Columbia University in 1983, and obtained a Ph.D at Paris Diderot University in 1986. From 1990 to 1991, he completed postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley.[1]

Academic career[edit]

Upon completing his doctorate in 1986, Chiu began teaching at what was then the National Institute of the Arts, and was appointed director of the institution's Traditional Arts Resource Center.[1] After his return to Taiwan, he was named head of the Department of Theatre, and taught drama.[1][4] He was president of the National Institute of the Arts between October 1997 and January 2006, and presided over its name change to the Taipei National University of the Arts.[5] The Freshmen Dance Company was formed by TNUA students the year he took office. After viewing a performance by the troupe in September 2004, Chiu was impressed by their professionalism and urged the group to change their name. The troupe then became known as Focus Dance Company.[6] During his tenure as president of the Taipei National University of the Arts, Chiu concurrently served as chairman of the Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center.[7] While he served as president of TNUA, Chiu attended a ceremony to award Václav Havel the Order of Brilliant Star.[8] He also participated in a March 2005 forum to discuss Taiwanese culture and identity.[9]

Political career[edit]

Chen Shui-bian appointed Chiu Kun-liang to his National Policy Advisory Committee prior to taking office as President of the Republic of China in 2000.[10][11] Chiu joined the Su Tseng-chang-led Executive Yuan in January 2006, as chairman of the Council of Cultural Affairs.[12] As CCA chair, Chiu discussed starting a biennial focusing on the culture of Taiwanese indigenous peoples.[13] In late 2006, Chiu commented on plans for what would become Huashan 1914 Creative Park and National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts.[14][15] In his capacity as council chair, Chiu addressed the International Council of Museums 2006 conference,[16] and attended the 2007 Taipei International Book Exhibition in January,[17] as well as the March 2007 funeral for puppeteer Huang Hai-tai.[18] That same month, Chiu commented on a draft bill regarding protections for languages spoken in Taiwan.[19] In April 2007, legislators Gao Jyh-peng, Charles Chiang, and Huang Chao-hui alleged that Chiu was rigging the bids submitted for the restoration of Huashan 1914 Creative Park.[20] When the Su Tseng-chang cabinet stepped down in May 2007, Wong Chin-chu replaced Chiu as head of the Council of Cultural Affairs.[21][22]

Later career[edit]

During and after his tenure as chairman of the Council of Cultural Affairs, Chiu wrote several editorials on arts, culture, and politics that were translated and published in the Taipei Times.[23][24][25] He later returned to teaching at Taipei National University of the Arts.[26][27]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d The Republic of China Yearbook 2010. Government Information Office. 2010. p. 372. ISBN 9789860252781.
  2. ^ Chiu, Kun-liang (2008). Fields of Tasselgrass (PDF). Translated by Li, Chris Wen-chao. Taipei Chinese Center, International PEN. pp. 56–71.
  3. ^ Yeh, Lindy (8 June 2004). "Nan Fang Ao tuna draw fans to port". Taipei Times. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  4. ^ Wu, Ming-Lun (2009). "Return from Exile: On Ming Hwa Yuan Gezaixi Company's Survival in the New Century". Asian Theatre Journal. 26 (1): 148–158. doi:10.1353/atj.0.0033. JSTOR 20638804. S2CID 162280006.
  5. ^ "History". Taipei National University of the Arts. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  6. ^ Dodge, Meredith (11 March 2005). "Dance students gather their focus". Taipei Times. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  7. ^ Dodge, Meredith (2 June 2005). "Taiwan's turn to judge". Taipei Times. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  8. ^ Chen, Melody (23 November 2004). "Chen gives Vaclav Havel the Order of the Brilliant Star". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  9. ^ Mo, Yan-chih (31 March 2005). "Forum debates Taiwanese identity". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  10. ^ Chu, Monique (13 March 2000). "Chen rolls out list of big names". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  11. ^ Liu, Shao-hua (27 March 2000). "Chen gets down to work". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  12. ^ "Su laughs off 'Chen's executive' fears". Taipei Times. 23 January 2006. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  13. ^ "Taiwan Quick Take: Aboriginal biennial planned". Taipei Times. 10 March 2006. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  14. ^ "Huashan Culture Park to open in Taipei next June". Taipei Times. 24 November 2006. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  15. ^ "Council will nurture art talent in nation's south". Taipei Times. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  16. ^ Hirsch, Max (3 November 2006). "Taipei hosts conference for museum professionals". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  17. ^ "Premier opens 2007 Taipei international book fair". Taipei Times. 31 January 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  18. ^ "Chen Shui-bian lauds Huang Hai-tai". Taipei Times. 11 March 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  19. ^ Chuang, Jimmy (21 March 2007). "All languages are equal, Su says". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  20. ^ Hirsch, Max (14 April 2007). "DPP legislators allege that park restoration is rigged". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  21. ^ Loa, Iok-sin; Shih, Hsiu-chuan (18 May 2007). "Premier-designate issues second list in Cabinet reshuffle". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  22. ^ Wang, Flora (19 May 2007). "Lawmakers bicker over DPP primary". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  23. ^ Chiu, Kun-liang (16 July 2006). "Put the arts back into our media". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  24. ^ Chiu, Kun-liang (2 February 2007). "Arts and culture as the voice of diplomacy". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  25. ^ Chiu, Kun-liang (24 April 2010). "The importance of arts and culture". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  26. ^ "Premier to support documentary on late crooner Hung". Taipei Times. 27 February 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  27. ^ Ko, Shu-ling (14 March 2010). "Nation bids fond farewell to singer-songwriter Hung". Taipei Times. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
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