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.