Taiwan Revokes Sakuliu Pavavaljung's National Award for Arts
The National Culture and Arts Foundation of Taiwan has annulled the National Award for Arts awarded to Sakuliu Pavavaljung in 2018, demanding the return of the NTD 1 million prize. This action comes in light of a Supreme Court decision on April 1, which confirmed a conviction from January 2025 by the Pingtung District Court. The court had found Pavavaljung guilty of rape, resulting in a prison sentence of four years and six months.
Key facts
- National Culture and Arts Foundation revoked the award
- Award was granted in 2018
- Prize amount was NTD 1 million
- Supreme Court ruling on 1 April upheld conviction
- Pingtung District Court decision from January 2025
- Artist found guilty of rape
- Sentence: four years and six months in prison
- Artist ordered to return the prize money
Entities
Artists
- Sakuliu Pavavaljung
Institutions
- National Culture and Arts Foundation
- Supreme Court
- Pingtung District Court
- Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Locations
- Taiwan