The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the results of the inaugural “Taiwan Culture Base” submissions on Mar. 31, revealing 110 selected cultural sites and institutions, each of which will receive NT$500,000 in prize money.
Minister of Culture Li Yuan noted that the “Taiwan Culture Base” program has been a key priority since he assumed office. In addition to aligning with the Executive Yuan’s “National Six Major Regional Industries and Living Perimeters” initiative, the program aims to highlight the collaborative achievements of the public and private sectors.
The MOC emphasized that the program, which runs on a two-year cycle, received 1,026 submissions. Following a rigorous review by 21 cultural industry experts, 110 winners were selected from 205 finalists. These winners represent seven categories, including craft centers, performance venues, independent bookstores, cultural museums, community-building organizations, historical sites, and audiovisual hubs.
The list of selected “Taiwan Culture Base” sites can be accessed on multiple platforms, including the MOC’s official website, the Taiwan Cultural Landscape website, and the Taiwan Community Platform. Additionally, the MOC will host a presentation at Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei on May 3.