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'Culture Points' program to expand to youths aged 13-22
Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) and Minister of Culture Li Yuan jointly announced that the 2026 Culture Points program will officially expand to include youths aged between 13-15, offering residents aged 13-22 with 1,200 Culture Points. The Ministry of Culture (MOC) launched 1200 Culture Points intiative in 2025 for youths aged 16-22, and later extended the program on a trial basis to include residents aged 13-15. As of Dec. 29, nearly 80 percent of eligible recipients have claimed their Culture Points, with total spending reaching approximately NT$1.5 billion, reflecting strong participation and public reponse. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the 1,200 Culture Points will be available to Taiwanese residents born between Jan. 1, 2004, and Dec. 31, 2013. The points can be claimed through the designated mobile application and must be used within the 2026 calendar year. Minister Li encouraged youths to take advantage of the program engaging in wide range of cultural activities, including watching Taiwanese films, purchasing books and comics, and experiencing performing arts. He also expressed hope that the intiative will continue to expand, further strengthening Taiwan's cultural ecosystem and supporting the development of cultural sector. For more information, visit the official website of the Culture Points program. ­

'Culture Points' program to expand to youths aged 13-22

2026-01-10
Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) and Minister of Culture Li Yuan jointly announced that the 2026 Culture Points program will officially expand to include youths aged between 13-15, offering residents aged 13-22 with 1,200 Culture Points. The Ministry of Culture (MOC) launched 1200 Culture Points intiative in 2025 for youths aged 16-22, and later extended the program on a trial basis to include residents aged 13-15. As of Dec. 29, nearly 80 percent of eligible recipients have claimed their Culture Points, with total spending reaching approximately NT$1.5 billion, reflecting strong participation and public reponse. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the 1,200 Culture Points will be available to Taiwanese residents born between Jan. 1, 2004, and Dec. 31, 2013. The points can be claimed through the designated mobile application and must be used within the 2026 calendar year. Minister Li encouraged youths to take advantage of the program engaging in wide range of cultural activities, including watching Taiwanese films, purchasing books and comics, and experiencing performing arts. He also expressed hope that the intiative will continue to expand, further strengthening Taiwan's cultural ecosystem and supporting the development of cultural sector. For more information, visit the official website of the Culture Points program. ­
Taiwan Top Night Honors 2025 Performing Arts Groups
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) hosted the inaugural “Taiwan Top Night” on Jan. 5 at the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), honoring outstanding performing arts groups under the 2025 Taiwan Top program. This year, 16 groups were selected, sharing a total of NT$5 million in prize funding. Among them, Kaohsiung City Wind Orchestra (高雄市管樂團), HORSE (驫舞劇場), Taipei Puppet Theater (臺北木偶劇團), and Riverbed Theatre (河床劇團) were named Taiwan Top Performing Arts Groups of the year, with each group receiving NT$500,000. In addition, 12 performing arts groups were awarded NT$250,000 eash, including Counterpoint Ensemble (對位室內樂團), Hung Dance (翃舞製作), Sun Son Theatre (身聲劇場), and Rom Shing Hakka Opera Troupe (榮興客家採茶劇團). During the event, Minister of Culture Li Yuan also announced an additional NT$5 million in prize funding for this year’s Taiwan Top program to further support the development of Taiwan’s performing arts sector. He also noted that the ministry will organize arts festivals and invite international art groups to collaborate in local productions, aiming to strengthen cultural exchange. For more information, visit Taiwan Top’s official website.

Taiwan Top Night Honors 2025 Performing Arts Groups

2026-01-10
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) hosted the inaugural “Taiwan Top Night” on Jan. 5 at the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying), honoring outstanding performing arts groups under the 2025 Taiwan Top program. This year, 16 groups were selected, sharing a total of NT$5 million in prize funding. Among them, Kaohsiung City Wind Orchestra (高雄市管樂團), HORSE (驫舞劇場), Taipei Puppet Theater (臺北木偶劇團), and Riverbed Theatre (河床劇團) were named Taiwan Top Performing Arts Groups of the year, with each group receiving NT$500,000. In addition, 12 performing arts groups were awarded NT$250,000 eash, including Counterpoint Ensemble (對位室內樂團), Hung Dance (翃舞製作), Sun Son Theatre (身聲劇場), and Rom Shing Hakka Opera Troupe (榮興客家採茶劇團). During the event, Minister of Culture Li Yuan also announced an additional NT$5 million in prize funding for this year’s Taiwan Top program to further support the development of Taiwan’s performing arts sector. He also noted that the ministry will organize arts festivals and invite international art groups to collaborate in local productions, aiming to strengthen cultural exchange. For more information, visit Taiwan Top’s official website.
2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition to Spotlight Thailand as Guest of Honor
The 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 3 to 8. Under the theme Reading Is Amazing (閱讀泰精彩),” the exhibition has invited Thailand as this year’s Guest of Honor. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Thai Trade Office and the PUBAT, the Thai Pavilion—under the theme “CreaTHAIvity (泰式創意生活)”—will feature 37 publishing houses. The main exhibition will present 50 representative Thai titles. In addition to book displays, more than ten Thai writers and creators have been invited to participate in talks and sharing sessions throughout the event. TiBE will also bring together publishers from around the world, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, India, and Italy, further promoting intenational exchange and corss-cultural dialogue through books. For more information, visit TiBE’s official website.

2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition to Spotlight Thailand as Guest of Honor

2026-01-10
The 2026 Taipei International Book Exhibition (TiBE) will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center from Feb. 3 to 8. Under the theme Reading Is Amazing (閱讀泰精彩),” the exhibition has invited Thailand as this year’s Guest of Honor. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Thai Trade Office and the PUBAT, the Thai Pavilion—under the theme “CreaTHAIvity (泰式創意生活)”—will feature 37 publishing houses. The main exhibition will present 50 representative Thai titles. In addition to book displays, more than ten Thai writers and creators have been invited to participate in talks and sharing sessions throughout the event. TiBE will also bring together publishers from around the world, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, India, and Italy, further promoting intenational exchange and corss-cultural dialogue through books. For more information, visit TiBE’s official website.
Exhibition Showcasing Weaving and Dyeing Art of Chen Ching-lin Opens at NTCRI
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) opened the exhibition Crafted from the Soul – Weaving and Dyeing Art of Chen Ching-lin at its Taipei Branch. The exhibition presents the work of Chen Ching-lin (陳景林), recipient of the 2024 National Crafts Achievement Award, and showcases his contributions to natural dyeing and fiber art over more than 40 years. Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang stated that Chen’s works reflect both visual qualities and the dedication behind the processes of weaving and dyeing. She also noted that Chen’s participation in the World Expo in Osaka and Taipei Fashion Week SS26 demonstrates the continued development and application of traditional crafts. VTCRI Director Chen Tien-li said the exhibition highlights Chen’s practice of combining traditional dyeing techniques with fiber art, installation, and large-scale painting, forming an approach that explores cultural memory and landscapes. Chen Ching-lin shared that he has conducted research on natural dyes since the 1990s, developing hundreds of dye materials derived from plants and producing a wide range of colors. He emphasized the importance of grounding craft practice in local culture while engaging with a broader global context. The exhibition runs through May 3, 2026. More information is available on NTCRI’s official website. ­

Exhibition Showcasing Weaving and Dyeing Art of Chen Ching-lin Opens at NTCRI

2025-12-31
The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) opened the exhibition Crafted from the Soul – Weaving and Dyeing Art of Chen Ching-lin at its Taipei Branch. The exhibition presents the work of Chen Ching-lin (陳景林), recipient of the 2024 National Crafts Achievement Award, and showcases his contributions to natural dyeing and fiber art over more than 40 years. Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang stated that Chen’s works reflect both visual qualities and the dedication behind the processes of weaving and dyeing. She also noted that Chen’s participation in the World Expo in Osaka and Taipei Fashion Week SS26 demonstrates the continued development and application of traditional crafts. VTCRI Director Chen Tien-li said the exhibition highlights Chen’s practice of combining traditional dyeing techniques with fiber art, installation, and large-scale painting, forming an approach that explores cultural memory and landscapes. Chen Ching-lin shared that he has conducted research on natural dyes since the 1990s, developing hundreds of dye materials derived from plants and producing a wide range of colors. He emphasized the importance of grounding craft practice in local culture while engaging with a broader global context. The exhibition runs through May 3, 2026. More information is available on NTCRI’s official website. ­
National Museum of History Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Taiwan-Austria Cultural Exchange
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the National Museum of History (NMP) has partnered with Vienna’s renowned Belvedere Museum to open the exhibition “A Century of Viennese Flower Painting – From Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller to Gustav Klimt: Masterpieces from the Belvedere in Vienna.” The exhibition showcases 60 exquisite works from the Belvedere’s collection, spanning two centuries of European art from the 18th to the 20th century. Highlights include rare pieces by Gustav Klimt and other iconic Austrian masters, several of which are being displayed in Taiwan for the first time. The exhibition will be on view through March 22, 2026. For more informaiton, please visit NMP's official website or Facebook page. ­

National Museum of History Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Taiwan-Austria Cultural Exchange

2025-12-24
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the National Museum of History (NMP) has partnered with Vienna’s renowned Belvedere Museum to open the exhibition “A Century of Viennese Flower Painting – From Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller to Gustav Klimt: Masterpieces from the Belvedere in Vienna.” The exhibition showcases 60 exquisite works from the Belvedere’s collection, spanning two centuries of European art from the 18th to the 20th century. Highlights include rare pieces by Gustav Klimt and other iconic Austrian masters, several of which are being displayed in Taiwan for the first time. The exhibition will be on view through March 22, 2026. For more informaiton, please visit NMP's official website or Facebook page. ­