Culture Forest Policy Launched, Integrating Assets to Boost National Economy and Eco-Friendly Development

The Ministry of Culture has officially launched the selection process for the 2027 Taiwan's 100 Cultural Bases, a project aimed at integrating the country's cultural assets, historical sites, and natural landscapes into a comprehensive cultural landscape. The policy behind this initiative involves converting cultural assets into economic benefits, combining ecological environments, tourism, and other sectors, and driving national economic development.

According to the Ministry of Culture, the selection of Taiwan's 100 Cultural Bases will be evaluated through multiple aspects, including the cultural assets' value, environmental protection, tourism development, and community participation. This selection process is not only intended to identify the most suitable cultural sites but also to consider how these cultural assets can become driving forces for local economies.

The Ministry of Culture's "Thousand Miles of Cultural Forest" policy aims to transform Taiwan's cultural assets into a comprehensive cultural landscape. The core idea is to integrate cultural assets not only into museums or tourist attractions but also into daily life, allowing people to experience Taiwan's cultural atmosphere anywhere.

Implementing this policy will require joint efforts from the government, businesses, and civil society. The government needs to provide policy support and funding, businesses need to invest in developing cultural bases, and civil society needs to participate in cultural activities and community development. The Ministry of Culture also needs to provide clear guidance and assistance to ensure the policy's success.

The selection of Taiwan's 100 Cultural Bases will be a crucial step in implementing this policy. Through the selection process, the Ministry of Culture can choose the most suitable cultural bases, providing them with sufficient development and resource support. At the same time, this selection will give more places the opportunity to participate in cultural development, allowing cultural assets to be recognized and promoted on a wider scale.

Taiwan boasts a rich cultural heritage, with a wealth of history and cultural relics. From the Old Street in Danshui to the Tianchi in Alishan, from the Palace Museum in Taipei to the Anping Fort in Tainan, Taiwan's cultural relics are widespread across the island. However, these cultural assets have often been developed in isolation, without being integrated into a comprehensive cultural landscape.

Implementing the "Thousand Miles of Cultural Forest" policy will require the Ministry of Culture to provide clear guidance and assistance. The Ministry needs to ensure the protection and preservation of cultural assets, while also promoting their development and utilization. The government and businesses also need to provide sufficient resources and support to allow cultural bases to develop and receive adequate support.

In fact, implementing this policy will require consideration of multiple issues. For example, how can cultural assets be protected and preserved? How can cultural assets be combined with tourism development? How can cultural assets become driving forces for local economies? How can cultural asset development and utilization drive national economic development? These issues require the Ministry of Culture to provide clear guidance and assistance.