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Over 1 Million Yuan in Prizes! Yunlin's Four Major Selections Invite Design Talent Nationwide to Challenge

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Yunlin County in Taiwan is launching design competitions with over NT$1 million in prize money to boost local industries.
  • The initiatives aim to integrate design and creativity into local businesses, attract young talent, and enhance the region's competitiveness.
  • Competitions include the "Yunlin Design Award," "Youth Innovation Action Incentive," "Yunlin Creative Boutique Certification," and "Yunlin Outstanding Retailer Selection."

Yunlin County in Taiwan is making a significant push to revitalize its local industries through design and creativity. The county government has established the Yunlin Creative Design Center (YCDC) to promote the integration of design into the local industrial chain and showcase its achievements.

County Magistrate Chang Li-shan emphasized that Yunlin is not only an agricultural powerhouse but also possesses rich natural resources and cultural heritage. To encourage young people to stay or return to the region, YCDC was founded in 2020. Its efforts aim to boost Yunlin's competitiveness and international visibility by fostering youth entrepreneurship and self-created brands.

Cultural and Tourism Department Director Hsieh Ming-hsuan stated that cultural creativity extends beyond product design and event organization; it's about making culture an integral part of daily life. The four new competitions are designed to build a comprehensive support system, from "Youth Creativity" and "Design Innovation" to "Brand Products" and "Featured Stores," providing a platform for creators across various fields.

Yunlin is not only an agricultural powerhouse but also possesses rich natural resources and cultural heritage.

— Chang Li-shanYunlin County Magistrate Chang Li-shan highlighted the region's potential beyond agriculture.

The "Yunlin Design Award" offers a total prize of NT$600,000 and is open to individuals aged 16 and above, regardless of nationality. Participants are encouraged to create multimedia or graphic works centered on Yunlin's history, industries, or social issues. The "Youth Innovation Action Incentive" provides NT$300,000 in subsidies to inspire innovative proposals from young people.

Additionally, the "Yunlin Creative Boutique Certification" and "Yunlin Outstanding Retailer Selection" aim to identify high-value products and appealing local businesses. Submission deadlines for these competitions are in late July and August, with winning works to be exhibited at the Beigang Sugar Factory warehouses and YCDC's Douliu and Huwei branches. More information is available on the YCDC official website.

Cultural creativity is not just about product design or event planning; it is more important to let culture enter life and become part of daily life.

— Hsieh Ming-hsuanCultural and Tourism Department Director Hsieh Ming-hsuan explained the philosophy behind the initiatives.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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