KTB has demonstrated consistent and unwavering support for cultural development in Taiwan, especially promotion of arts and humanities. KTB formulated "Sustainable Development Best Practice Principles" passed by the Board of Directors as the basis, and continued to inject resources into cultural and artistic activities or cultural and creative industries mainly by means of donation, sponsorship and procurement. In the frenetic pace of modern-day society, we hope to return to our roots and enrich the soul through appreciating works of art and guiding people's understanding and perception of aesthetics. In 2023, KTB invested NT$ 5,184,828 in development of arts and humanities, with participants being up to 92,871 person times in related activities.
2023 Tainan Arts Festival - Young Dream
"Tainan International Music Festival" is the first international music brand created by Tainan City Government and Cultural Bureau in 2021, selecting top domestic and foreign musicians and programs to produce and hold exquisite indoor and outdoor music banquet, lecturers, workshops and other musical activities. Its mission is to create top and exquisite new music experience internationally, cultivate excellent music talents and make social bonding, hoping to incubate Tainan's musical environment step by step via musical promotion and rooted education. To welcome the "400th Anniversary" of Tainan in 2024, Tainan City Government and Cultural Bureau hereby decided to hold the "Opera Selection Concert" (one program of "2022 Tainan International Music Festival") grandly in "Eternal Golden Castle " (a Grade I State-designated Historic Site in Tainan City). Special invitation was made to Chinese Artist Neng-Sheng Yu living in Austria for transnational supervision, and well-known European singers gathered here to make romantic singing of classic bel canto, complementing the century-old architecture. KTB promoted artistic culture for long term, and also sponsored NT$ 2 million as fund subsidy for the activity. This concert also had the sponsorship name "Eternal Golden Castle Opera Concert", hoping to promote local cultural atmosphere and international cultural exchange and development by virtue of the broad influence of the music festival platform as well as organization and connection by musics of well-known international musicians. The two concerts had a total of about 4,000 participants.
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts: Exhibition "Anthropocene"
The Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, as a prominent art hub in southern Taiwan, offers an exhibition space that seamlessly integrates diverse art forms with the beauty of nature. In addition to showcasing art, it also inspires visitors to value environmental conservation. In 2023, KTB sponsored the special exhibition "Anthropocene" in collaboration with the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, jointly promoting environmental sustainability. The exhibition encouraged contemplation on the relationship between artificial landscapes, geological changes, and natural ecology, raising awareness and promoting the conservation of the Earth's ecosystem. Approximately 3,728 visitors attended the exhibition during its run.
Tainan 400
In 2024, which marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of Tainan, KTB actively responds to the various themed activities of the Tainan City Government's "Tainan 400" campaign. We have launched calendars and desk calendars with the theme of "Tainan 400," collaborating with local artists to create unique and culturally rich illustrations that showcase the charm of Tainan. These illustrations include cultural and tourist attractions in Tainan such as Hayashi Department Store, Shennong Street, Jingzaijiao Tile-paved Salt Fields, Sicao Green Tunnel, and Anping Tree House. Additionally, we have produced commemorative insulated bottles for "Tainan 400" and will present them to our valued customers, demonstrating our commitment to local engagement and support for local culture.
Various Arts and Cultural Activities
🔳 KTB has been a sponsor of violinist Yu-Chien Tseng's concerts for four consecutive years. In 2023, the Bank sponsored the concert "Yu-Chien Tseng and the Berliner Barock Solisten," which took place at the National Concert Hall in Taipei (1 performance), the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) (1 performance), and the Hsinchu Performing Arts Center (2 performances). The concerts were highly successful, attracting a total audience of approximately 4,775 people. KTB extended invitations to both customers and employees to attend the concerts.
🔳 KTB has always been dedicated to supporting cultural and artistic activities. After inviting customers to participate in the Chimei Museum Special Exhibition in 2021, the Bank is once again inviting customers to take part in the "2023 Chimei Music Festival" organized by the museum in 2023. The objective is to establish a cultural public welfare platform by promoting the concepts of "Activating Collections" and "Educational Promotion" and collaborating with local businesses. Simultaneously, it aims to broaden the local residents' understanding of global culture and art, foster cultural literacy, and involve approximately 3,284 participants.
🔳The purpose of the "Ring the Silver Bell" event at the Tainan Art Museum is to create a space that is friendly to the elderly, develop art promotion activities specifically for the elderly, and cultivate interdisciplinary professionals. KTB sponsored NT$200,000 to support the vision of establishing an art museum at the Tainan Art Museum that is accessible to the elderly. The goal is to achieve equal rights for the elderly and create an art museum environment that is suitable for people of all ages.
