Taiwan Fu Hsing has been awarded the "2023 Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards" Silver Medal in SDG 11 for "Open Gangshan’s Memory Boxes".

The "2023 Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards" and the "2023 Taipei Golden Eagle Microfilm Festival", organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), recently announced their winners. Taiwan Fu Hsing, following its win in 2021, once again stood out from 321 competitors with "Open Gangshan’s Memory Boxes", earning recognition with two sustainability awards. It was the only film among the award-winners with the theme of "Forging local consensus, showcasing the beauty of Gangshan".

It has been the 4th year since the Executive Yuan declared 2019 as the first year of mitigating the decrease in the local population and bolstering overall energy in Taiwan. The government has launched various policies, companies have been investing resources, and local organizations across Taiwan have been combining their expertise with local strengths to find opportunities for development. Taiwan Fu Hsing attaches great importance to ESG and has long been concerned about the sustainable development of Gangshan, where the company is located. The Taiwan Fu Hsing Culture & Education Foundation, in conjunction with partners such as National Sun Yat-sen University, Gangshan Military Veteran Village, and Kelioarts, initiated the memory collection program themed "Open Gangshan’s Memory Boxes" in 2021, which focuses on "Building a new life in Gangshan".

Gangshan's land reorganization in recent years, coupled with the rise of neighboring industrial areas, has spurred swift infrastructure growth, yet at the cost of diminishing cultural uniqueness. A three-part cultural event, namely "reviews reginal culture traits", "preserves local memory", and "expresses the beauties of Gangshan" was launched to engage residents in contemplating the city's future development while showcasing its multifaceted cultural tapestry.

After a year of exploration and collaborative endeavors, we've compiled memories from 60 individuals spanning different generations and ethnic backgrounds in Gangshan, including elders from Military Veteran Village, young scholars, and factory migrant workers. Building on that, we utilized creative curation techniques to amalgamate these resources into the "Open Gangshan's Memory Boxes" collaboration exhibition in 2022, employing mediums such as installation art, visual and dynamic imagery, sound art, and more to convey Gangshan's multifaceted character to the community. In alignment with the United Nations' SDG 11, which underscores the importance of sustainable urbanization, this project envisions Gangshan harmonizing local progress while preserving its distinctive cultural identity, thus exploring diverse avenues for future development.

"Open Gangshan’s Memory Boxes" film: https://youtu.be/3QQUKH9drMU

 

2023 Asia-Pacific-Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards presenting ceremony

Taiwan Fu Hsing won the Silver Award at 2023 The 7th Taipei Golden Eagle Microfilm Festival for "Opening the Box of Gangshan Memory".