Cultural Affairs Department 結果共10筆

Taipei’s Department of Cultural Affairs has launched a task force to tackle ticket scalping, addressing inflated prices for cultural events. Over 190 cases have been handled since 2023, with fines exceeding NT$39 million.

The Kinmen County Department of Cultural Affairs replaced Malaysian singer Namewee as the 2026 New Year’s Eve headliner due to his alleged involvement in a murder case. The county prioritizes the event’s integrity and public perception, ensuring a substitute artist of equal caliber.

New Taipei City reveals the design for its second municipal library in Sanchong District, set to open in 2031. The NT$4 billion project aims to create a modern, inclusive space for all ages.

Taipei’s Department of Cultural Affairs cuts venue fees by 15% for real-name ticketed concerts at Taipei Arena to combat scalping. Fines reach NT$2.646 million.

Taipei’s Department of Cultural Affairs fined 34 cases of ticket scalping at Jay Chou’s concert, totaling NT$5,458,200. The city combats scalping with a task force.

Taipei’s cultural department received over 3,600 complaints about scalpers at Jay Chou’s concert. Authorities work with police to prevent future issues as A-Mei’s concert nears.

Discover Taiwan’s first children’s art center, the Taoyuan Children’s Art Center (TCAC) in QingPu, featuring modern art and a vast 2000-ping area. Enjoy free entry until September and explore four levels of exhibition halls, a children’s art library, workshops, and more. Don’t miss themed exhibitions, markets, and lectures in April. Future ticket prices announced by the Taoyuan Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Ministry of the Interior in Taiwan has announced that it will allocate NT＄10 million for the implementation of the Provisional Act Governing Religious Groups Registering Real Estate in the Name of a Natural Person. This legislation aims to address issues surrounding properties acquired by religious groups but registered under individual names. Minister Lin Yu-chang made the announcement during a visit to Bali Zihuang Tianyi Zhenqing temple, emphasizing the outreach to temples across Taiwan to communicate the details of the Act. In addition, the Ministry plans to increase government subsidies for temple activities, committing an additional NT＄15 million to support these communities, a significant increase from the previous annual subsidy of NT＄420,000. The Department of Religious and Ceremonial Affairs, established last year, will administer these initiatives, with the new budget allocations facilitated through local governments to ensure a seamless implementation and the preservation of Taiwan’s religious landscape.

The Taipei City Government has agreed to cover the remaining bill of NT$190 million for the completed Taipei Music Center. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an made the decision in order to avoid the city government spending NT$800,000 per month on interest. The city councilors supported the decision but emphasized that the final payment responsibility still needs to be clarified. The Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Tsai Shi-Ping, has promised to submit a complete report within two weeks. Councilor Chien Shu-pei supported the prepayment but also highlighted the need for continued coordination with the Department of Cultural Affairs, which may involve litigation. If litigation is lost, further discussions will be necessary to determine who will bear the legal expenses.

The opening ceremony of the Taipei Poetry Festival unfolded on Saturday (Sept. 23) at the Zhongshan Hall. Organized by Taipei City’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the festival features international poets who traveled to Taiwan for the occasion.