Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (13^th April, 2026) (Embassy of Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis) — Saint Kitts and Nevis’s Ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Donya L. Francis, paid a courtesy visit to Director General Chen Chia-Chun of the Taichung City Government’s Cultural Affairs Bureau on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The meeting focused on exploring and proposing areas for enhanced cultural exchange between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the city of Taichung. Among the areas discussed were participation in the Taichung Jazz Festival and the Taichung International Instrumental Festival, both typically held in October. Notably, the Formosa Pandaz Steel Orchestra in Taiwan, led by Kittitian Stephen Richards, was featured at last year’s Instrumental Festival.

H.E. Ambassador Francis expressed appreciation to the Taichung City Government for its continued efforts to strengthen bilateral cultural ties.

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Taichung City Government and the Cultural Affairs Bureau for our exceptional partnership. I also thank Mayor Lu for the invitations extended to me over the years to attend the Taichung Jazz Festival. I look forward to attending again this year, particularly if

Director General Chen conveyed her appreciation for Ambassador Francis’ longstanding support of Taichung’s cultural initiatives, including his attendance at the Taichung Jazz Festival and the Embassy’s donation of books to the Taichung Public Library.

Following the meeting, Director General Chen invited Ambassador Francis to tour the Taichung Green Museumbrary, the city’s newest landmark, which combines an art museum and public library within a large urban park. The facility officially opened in December 2025.

During the visit, Ambassador Francis toured an art exhibition and the library, which houses a collection of six books donated by the Embassy in April 2025. All of the books were authored by writers from Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The library’s Director, Tseng Hui-chun, noted that the books from Saint Kitts and Nevis have been particularly popular among visitors, especially children.

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