
The first general meeting of the Taichung City Community Building and Cultural Facility Promotion Committee for this year was recently held on April 23rd at the Giant Group's Cycling Culture Museum. Deputy Mayor Huang Kuo-jung attended the event, participated in a guided tour of the museum, and listened to a briefing on its operations. With the theme “Cross-Sector Collaboration and Sharing among Taichung City’s Cultural Institutions,” the meeting invited representatives from the Taichung City Museum of Fiber Arts, the Postal Museum, the Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine of China Medical University, and the Taichung Industry Story Hall Development Association to share their experiences in cross-sector collaboration. The event aimed to inspire new ideas on cross-sector collaboration and to boost sustainable development across Taichung City’s communities and cultural institutions.
Deputy Mayor Huang Kuo-jung noted that in recent years, it has become increasingly necessary for the Community Building and Cultural Facility Promotion Committee to conduct on-site visits to various communities and local cultural institutions throughout the city. Through firsthand experiences of scholars and experts from diverse fields, the committee offers valuable guidance and recommendations for community building and the operation of cultural institutions in Taichung. These insights help identify areas for improvement and actionable strategies, thereby enhancing service quality and enabling Taichung residents to enjoy a richer cultural experience and enhanced quality of life.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau noted that, in response to global trends toward sustainability and net-zero emissions, this site visit was held at the Cycling Culture Museum, which has received the “2025 Green Travel Seal” international certification. The museum introduced participating committee members and representatives from various government agencies to the history of bicycles and the development of the cycling industry, as well as the collaboration between the local government and Giant Group in establishing the YouBike system. This collaboration echoes the spirit of sustainable, low-carbon living and serves as a model for green urban initiatives. The visit also encouraged attending experts, scholars, and government representatives to reflect on how cross-sector collaboration—among businesses, civil society organizations, and government agencies—can effectively integrate resources and drive policies that contribute to building not only a more livable city but also a more sustainable global environment.
According to the Cultural Affairs Bureau, the meeting featured presentations by the Taichung City Museum of Fiber Arts and the Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine of China Medical University, both of which shared their experiences in cross-sector collaboration. Through their partnership with Taichung’s Education Bureau in the “Taichung Learn” program, they offer courses that introduce students from junior to senior high school in central Taiwan to the practical applications of science in everyday life. The program also supports students in exploring their interests and future career paths. Notably, the Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine collaborated with Goang Xing Paper Mill in Nantou and MUJI to repurpose traditional Chinese medicinal herb residues into handmade paper and craftworks. This not only aligns with the principles of sustainable development but also helps promote knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine to a broader audience.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau noted that the meeting also featured the newly established Taichung Branch of the Postal Museum, which opened at the end of 2024. The inclusion of this new partner further enriches the diversity of cross-sector collaborations among cultural institutions. In addition to the presentations by cultural institutions, the Taichung Industry Story Hall Development Association invited member organizations—including tourism factories, local cultural centers, and creative lifestyle enterprises—to form a collaborative alliance. These partnerships aim to promote in-depth tourism experiences in Taichung and introduce products that creatively showcase Taichung’s characteristics and Taiwanese culture to a broader audience.
Attending committee member Shih I-Huan affirmed the thorough and well-rounded approach of the Taichung City Government in advancing cross-sector collaboration. He remarked that Taichung is a city rich in cultural heritage, and the deeper its cultural foundation, the greater its capacity to shape a brand. He expressed hope that all partners would work together to co-create a brand that truly represents Taichung. Furthermore, Shih recognized that the city’s cross-sector efforts among cultural institutions are the result of joint contributions from industry, government, and academia. He also commended the alignment of these collaborations with global sustainability trends, contributing to the fulfillment of the SDGs.
In addition to commending Taichung City's outstanding performance in community building and the development of local cultural centers—recognized as exemplary across Taiwan—attending committee members also praised the city's effective implementation of transportation, mobility, and interdepartmental coordination efforts. They expressed their hopes that both the public and private sectors will continue to work hand in hand to integrate arts and cultural resources, aligning with today’s critical goals of low-carbon and sustainability. Through such collaboration, they aim to shape and promote Taichung’s unique local cultural identity and unlock the limitless potential of cross-sector collaboration.