A ceremony for the National Arts Awards, Taiwan's most prestigious recognition for artistic achievements, was held earlier this week. And the eldest member of this year's winners is 97-year-old calligrapher, Chang Guang-bin.

Ninety-seven-year-old artist, Chang Guang-bin reached out his hand to accept a gift from President Ma, as well as the time honored National Arts Award.

Art scholar Chang, who dabbled in calligraphy and calligraphy painting has always promoted cursive script learning and embodies an undying passion for the arts.

Although nearly a centenarian, Chang continues to produce an average of ten calligraphic pieces per day, awing all those who have the pleasure of seeing his work.

Author Chi Deng-sheng, who announced in 2003 that he would retire, recently underwent treatment for a throat cancer and is rarely seen in public.

Chi is able to illustrate the lifestyle of the 60s and 70s through his stories and analyzes the problems of society through a different scope.

Another winner of the National Arts Award was Wu Xing-guo, who has devoted 30 years of his life to the Beijing opera art.

His strong performance in the tradition eastern art is not only unique, but also classic.

The other winner, composer Lai De-he, has his own unique style in integrating classical music with modern music.

To him, Lai says, his work is like a path with no certain destination.

These four gentlemen are the heavyweights of the cultural circle.

In their own fields, the four game changers not only produce spectacular works, but also wield great influence to all those around them.