Venue Information
Nanhua University
The 21st Organic World Congress is set to be hosted at the prestigious Nanhua University in, Chiayi County, Taiwan, a renowned institution known for its commitment to education and environmental sustainability, making it an ideal venue for this significant event.
Hosting the OWC at Nanhua University highlights Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to integrate higher education and sustainability, showcasing the country’s leadership in organic agriculture and environmental consciousness.
About the Venue
Nanhua University (NHU) was founded in 1996 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Funded through the support of millions of Fo Guang Shan followers, NHU is the first comprehensive and multidisciplinary university established by Fo Guang Shan. NHU is a member of the Fo Guang Shan International University Consortium, the country’s first cross-nation university system.
NHU – Natural Beauty and Beyond
Situated on a 63-hectare mountain slope, surrounded by towering trees and lush vegetation, the natural beauty of the NHU campus is mesmerizing and captivating. Blessed with abundant biodiversity, and with numerous rare birds and other wildlife having made the campus their home, it is the perfect place to nurture and foster one’s body, mind, and soul. Living and learning amidst the serenity and tranquility of the campus brings out the best in every student, and provides an academic experience like no other.
The Defining Characteristics of NHU:
Throughout his life, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, renowned for his humanistic philosophy and practice, has strived to bring about positive social change. The Three Acts of Goodness initiative – Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words, Think Good Thoughts, is one of his most important initiatives on campus. Steeped in humanistic culture and values, NHU has always had a great reputation of caring and serving others, particularly in neighboring and disadvantaged communities.
