Lai Ho Cultural and Educational Foundation (賴和文教基金會)
Overview
Founder: person/Lai-Yuehyan-賴悅顏 (Lai Yueh-Yan)
The Lai Ho Cultural and Educational Foundation was established by 賴悅顏 (Lai Yueh-Yan), grandson of person/Lai-Ho-賴和 (Lai Ho, 1894-1943), to preserve and promote his grandfather’s literary legacy and Taiwanese cultural heritage.
The foundation organizes:
- Academic conferences on Taiwanese literature and history
- Educational programs for younger generations
- Cultural preservation initiatives
- Community events that bring together Taiwanese American scholars and artists
Lai Ho (賴和) — The Honoree
Lai Ho (賴和), known as the “Father of Taiwanese New Literature,” was one of Taiwan’s most influential writers and physicians during the Japanese colonial period. He served as literary editor of the publication/Taiwan-Minpao-臺灣民報 and authored numerous works that defined modern Taiwanese literature, including the short story “一桿稱仔” (The Small Scale).
Key Connections
- Lai-Yuehyan-賴悅顏 (賴悅顏) — Founder (grandson of Lai Ho)
- Lai-Ho-賴和 (賴和) — Honoree, Father of Taiwanese New Literature
- Taiwan-Minpao-臺灣民報 — Lai Ho served as literary editor
Notes
- Foundation connects Taiwanese diaspora with Taiwan’s literary heritage
- Active in both Taiwan and the Taiwanese American community