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The Ministry of Culture clarifies that ＂Taiwanese Hokkien＂ is a national language, not all-encompassing. The term change sparks debate on its synonymy with Taiwanese.

Discover how President Lai Ching-te honors Indigenous athletes and emphasizes the importance of Indigenous culture in Taiwan, including initiatives to improve health and preserve heritage.

Discover how Taitung County Government is promoting tourism by inviting Malaysian and Hong Kong travel agencies to experience its tribal culture and hot air balloon festivals. Learn about the initiative’s impact on local tourism.

Discover Taiwan’s new initiative to preserve its linguistic heritage with the establishment of a national language research and development center, aiming to promote Taiwanese, Hakka, Indigenous languages, and Matsu’s Mindong language.

Discover the future National Museum of Indigenous Peoples in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, set to become a global center for Austronesian cultures. With a NT$5.8 billion budget, it aims to connect Taiwan with Austronesian-speaking communities, promote indigenous culture, and foster international cooperation. Located near Chengcing Lake and accessible by the future MRT Yellow Line, the museum will feature indigenous artifacts, ecological education, and serve as a hub for multiculturalism and leisure tourism.

Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu meets with New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan, expressing admiration for New Zealand and discussing the deepening of bilateral relations in trade, indigenous affairs, agriculture, and culture. The visit aims to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two democracies.

Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has proposed several cultural initiatives to strengthen the rights of various ethnic groups in Taiwan. He emphasized that Taiwan’s composition is primarily a result of self-identification among different groups, with 67% identifying as Fujianese, 19% as Hakka, 5% from various Chinese provinces, 2% indigenous Taiwanese, and 8% as ＂new residents＂ including migrant workers, professionals, new immigrants, second-generation immigrants, and foreign university students. Ko advocated for Taiwan to become a melting pot for diverse ethnic groups and proposed a law against ethnic discrimination. Specifically addressing the Hakka community, he unveiled proposals to preserve Hakka culture and position Taiwan as a global hub for Hakka society. Ko also presented policies to support Taiwan’s indigenous populations, including granting more rights and establishing tribal self-governance councils.