Singer Lin Yu-hsuan slams legislator over deleted cultural budget, calling her remarks 'unbelievable'

Taiwan's legislature has approved the central government's budget for fiscal year 2025, but not without significant controversy. A key point of contention was the complete deletion of NT$47.38 million designated for the Ministry of Culture's media and publicity expenses, a move driven by the majority held by the Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party legislators.

Kuomintang legislator Weng Hsiao-ling ignited widespread anger with her remark that the cultural budget was "feed for the blue birds." This statement was widely interpreted as dismissive of the arts and cultural sector, drawing sharp criticism from artists, performers, and the public.

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Culture budget is just feed for the blue birds.

Following public outcry, singer Lin Yu-hsuan, who gained fame from the third season of "Super Avenue of Stars," publicly voiced her strong disapproval. She directly challenged Weng's statement and questioned the qualifications of individuals who would cut funding for cultural initiatives. Lin shared a video of herself eating in a theater, humorously remarking that she was eating "feed," a sentiment echoed by many online.

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I can't believe someone of this caliber is qualified to cut the cultural budget.

The debate over the cultural budget has become a significant talking point, with public figures like "King of Land God" Liang Yun-fei also speaking out against the cuts and Weng's comments. The controversy highlights a growing tension between political parties and the cultural community regarding the value and funding of arts and media promotion in Taiwan.

Lin Yu-hsuan further criticized the legislator, responding to comments about how one eats their meals by questioning whether those cutting the budget were doing so while "standing or kneeling." She also directly addressed Weng's perceived lack of qualification, stating, "I can't believe someone of this caliber is qualified to cut the cultural budget." The ongoing public discourse indicates that the deletion of cultural funding and the rhetoric surrounding it continue to resonate within Taiwan's entertainment industry and among the general public.

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Looking at it, I suddenly realized that what I've been eating all along is feed.