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Final call for young adults to claim cultural vouchers
Discover how young adults in Taiwan can claim and spend their Coming-of-Age Vouchers before the June 30 deadline. Learn about the Culture Points program benefits, application methods, and spending tips.2024/06/20 14:43 -
Taiwan expands culture points for youths in 2024
Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture (MOC) has announced that the eligibility for its "culture points" system will be expanded starting in 2024. The age range will be widened to include individuals aged 16 to 22, compared to the current range of 18 to 21. These points can be redeemed for cultural activities and goods and will be distributed from January 20, 2024. Each person will be able to claim the points seven times in their lifetime, starting at age 16, and the points will remain valid until December 31, 2024. The culture points can be utilized for various cultural activities such as watching local films, performances, buying books, visiting museums, and engaging in other forms of creative cultural consumption. The uptake rate for the culture points in 2023 was 80%, and it is expected to become a regular policy incorporated into the MOC’s annual budget from 2024 onwards. The number of recipients for culture points is projected to increase significantly from one million to 1.5 million in 2024.2023/12/28 15:57