Main Theme:
Cultural Developments
Build Taichung City into an ‘International City of Culture and Economy’
Preserve and protect the Huilai Ruins and set up a City Museum;
Turn historic sites and buildings into cultural attractions;
Use cultural resources such as the Shuang-shi Cultural Park to create regional features;
Plan cultural guide routes for the city to improve citizens' knowledge of their hometown and drive the development of the city’s cultural and recreational industry;
Establish supporting groups at local cultural centers for sustained operation;
Enhance community building, foster community spirit, and encourage community development;
Drive construction projects including the building of the Taichung Metropolis Opera House and outdoor amphitheater for improved cultural facilities;
Encourage outstanding performance groups and cultivate performance talents and groups;
Host international, thematic, and community cultural events to promote art, improve city image and foster cultural exchange.
Expand collection of English books to encourage young readers to read in English;
Build e-service, promote e-books over the Internet, use digital technology to create a high-quality reading environment;
Create a convenient environment in which users can easily access both virtual and real collections and encourage our citizens to read;