Birds of Prey Bar | Nuit Blanche Taipei 2023

Birds of Prey Bar

Collaborative Bar Visual Identity Design

Nuit Blanche Taipei 2023

白晝之夜 ‧ 起義吧！：猛禽酒吧

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喝一杯酒，體驗一個關於臺北猛禽的故事

以「夜間賞鳥」為概念，我們給了今晚還不想回家的你和棲息在台北的猛禽們一個徹夜飲酒的新奇體驗，歡迎光臨「猛禽酒吧」。

2023臺北白晝之夜特別聯手「台灣猛禽研究會」串聯信義區的8間酒吧，分別為不同的都市猛禽設計一款主題特調，結合保育公益議題，讓大家一邊 Bar hopping、一邊認識城市裡的猛禽故事。調酒師以猛禽的棲息地、習性、甚至是具有識別度的叫聲作為啟發，將調酒風味與猛禽主題結合，創作出8款調酒。

在創意發想的過程中，我們希望呼應猛禽的「野性」，帶給活動參與者除了味覺之外的強烈感受，與調香師合作4款出搭配猛禽調酒飲用的「猛禽香水」，透過嗅覺記憶讓參與者沉浸於猛禽的生活環境，為猛禽酒吧帶來新奇有趣的五感體驗。

行動代號：猛禽酒吧。八間酒吧，今晚喝掛

白晝之夜「猛禽酒吧」活動期間，每喝一杯猛禽主題特調，該酒吧就會捐出 10%收益給台灣猛禽研究會，作為救治猛禽、生態教育以及研究之用，希望不只是提供一場視覺與味覺的盛宴，更能喚起大眾意識、促進臺北成為一個人與動物和諧共生的城市。

猛禽是什麼、跟我們有什麼關係？

「猛禽」是會以盤旋巡弋方式覓食的鳥類，臺灣共有48種猛禽，分布於高山、淺山、平原草澤、溪流河海等，聽起來距離生活很遙遠，然而因為近年都市生態系統逐漸改善，有些猛禽也進駐到城市中，和我們共生共存。例如，在白天的北市公園中，就能看到捕捉松鼠的鳳頭蒼鷹；在象山健行時，也能聽到大冠鷲的鳴叫，以及牠盤旋的身影。

不過，在都市裡生活的猛禽，卻經常因車禍、撞上高樓玻璃等原因而傷亡，本次「台灣猛禽研究會」與白晝之夜攜手合作，就是希望能為這些野生動物發聲，推動臺北市成為人與動物平等共享的宜居城市。

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Raising a glass to experience a story about Taipei's Birds of Prey

In the spirit of "nighttime birdwatching," we've got an extraordinary all-night drinking experience for those of you who aren't ready to head home just yet and for Taipei's resident Birds of Prey - welcome to the "Birds of Prey Bar."

For 2023's Taipei Nuit Blanche, we've partnered up with the "Taiwan Raptor Research Association" to connect eight bars in the Xinyi district, each dedicated to a different urban raptor. They've concocted themed drinks, all aimed at combining conservation with the joy of bar-hopping, so you can discover the stories of the city's raptors while you savor your cocktails. Bartenders have drawn inspiration from the raptors' habitats, behaviors, and even their distinctive calls to create eight unique concoctions.

Throughout the creative process, our goal has been to echo the "wildness" of these Birds of Prey, offering event participants a sensory experience beyond just taste. Collaborating with perfumers, we've developed four "Raptor Perfumes" designed to be enjoyed alongside the raptor-themed drinks. These fragrances aim to immerse participants in the living environments of these raptors through olfactory memory, bringing a novel and amusing five-senses experience to the Birds of Prey Bar.

Codename: Birds of Prey Bar. Eight bars, one night of wild revelry

During the Taipei Nuit Blanche "Birds of Prey Bar" event, every themed drink you enjoy means that the bar will donate 10% of its proceeds to the Taiwan Raptor Research Association. This money goes towards the rescue and rehabilitation of raptors, ecological education, and research. Our hope is that this event won't just provide a feast for the eyes and taste buds but will also raise public awareness and contribute to making Taipei a city where humans and animals coexist harmoniously.

What are raptors, and what's their connection to us?

Birds of Prey are birds that hunt and forage by circling and cruising. Taiwan is home to 48 different species of Birds of Prey, ranging from high mountains to shallow hills, wetlands, rivers, and seas. While this might sound far removed from our daily lives, urban ecosystems have been improving in recent years, leading some Birds of Prey to inhabit our cities and coexist with us. For instance, in Taipei's parks during the day, you can spot the Crested Goshawk hunting squirrels, and while hiking in Elephant Mountain, you might hear the call of the Crested Serpent Eagle and see it soaring.

However, Birds of Prey living in urban areas often face threats like car accidents, collisions with tall glass buildings, and more, resulting in injuries and fatalities. The collaboration between the "Taiwan Raptor Research Association" and Taipei Nuit Blanche aims to give a voice to these wild animals and promote Taipei as a livable city where humans and animals share equal rights.

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