Discovery Channel Celebrates Taiwan’s 100th Anniversary

SINGAPORE: Discovery Channel and the Taiwan Government Information Office have aligned for the three-part special Taiwan Revealed, celebrating the country’s centennial this year.

Taiwan Revealed: The Presidential Office looks at this iconic building and provides a never-before-seen look into how its run on a daily basis. Taiwan Revealed: Spirit of Heritage follows four individuals who are each striving to uphold an ancient tradition. Taiwan Revealed: Spirit of Innovation looks at how the country is undergoing a technological revolution. The special is filmed in HD.

President of the Republic of China (ROC), Ma Ying-Jeou, said, “I see the Presidential Building every day but only realized its magnificence when viewed through Discovery Channel’s lens. As the Presidential Building is nearly a century old, the show gives the people of Taiwan an opportunity to learn more about an extraordinary landmark that’s steeped in history.”

Tom Keaveny, the president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, commented, “Discovery has been bringing Asian stories to the world since we began operations in Asia more than 15 years ago. Taiwan Revealed underscores our commitment to creating compelling local content that resonates with audiences across the region with the support of our local partners, such as GIO. The series celebrates the unique Taiwanese spirit and meaningfully reflects on the country’s rich cultural past while documenting another significant moment in its history.”

Taiwan Government Information Office Minister, Philip Yang, added, “Creativity is Taiwan’s greatest asset. In recent years, the government has committed tremendous resources and incentivisation packages to promoting cultural and creative industries. The partnership between Taiwan’s filmmakers and Discovery Channel is an excellent platform to showcase Taiwan’s many faces and nurture talents in the filmmaking industry.”