Taipei: The National Palace Museum (NPM) is set to exhibit a renowned painting of Yuan Taizu, better known as Genghis Khan, marking its first public display in 13 years. This event is part of a new exhibition opening on Friday.
According to Focus Taiwan, NPM Director Hsiao Tsung-huang emphasized the significance of the Portrait of Yuan Taizu, describing it as an iconic representation of Genghis Khan. The painting is considered a vital symbol linking Mongolia's historical memory and ethnic culture. It will be featured in the exhibition titled "Sports and Skills: Physical Activity and Performance in Painting and Calligraphy," which will also include the painting "Khubilai Khan Hunting." This artwork depicts the first emperor of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty engaged in a desert hunt with his entourage.
A ceremony was held on Monday by the Ulaanbaatar Trade and Economic Representative Office in Taipei at the National Palace Museum to honor the Genghis Khan portrait and celebrate the 820th anniversary of the Mongol Empire. The event saw the attendance of Tumurbaatar Gankhuyag, head of the Ulaanbaatar Trade and Economic Representative Office in Taipei, along with Hsiao and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of West Asian and African Affairs Director-General Yen Chia-liang.
Gankhuyag expressed the significance of the portrait's display, stating that Genghis Khan holds an essential place in Mongolia's historical memory and has significantly influenced world history and culture. Hsiao also highlighted the museum's recent collaborations with institutions like the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, the Bogd Khan Palace Museum, and the Chinggis Khaan National Museum, expressing hopes to strengthen these partnerships further.
The exhibition is scheduled to run from Friday through September 16.