Tainan Launches Intergenerational Learning Group for Cultural Heritage Esports Competition

Tainan is introducing an innovative intergenerational learning component to its "Cultural Heritage Elementary School" online esports competition, marking a significant step in making cultural heritage more engaging for a wider audience. The competition, which has been a popular educational tool, is expanding its scope to encourage participation from various age groups.

Registration for the event is now open and will continue until September 8. The competition is designed for students from third grade in elementary school up to the first year of junior high. This year's major highlight is the introduction of the "learning group," which invites the general public to participate alongside students. This aims to foster a collaborative environment where different generations can explore cultural heritage together.

Chen Siyu, director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, explained that the "Cultural Heritage Elementary School" was the first of its kind in Taiwan to host an online esports competition. By using the digital game language familiar to younger generations, the program has successfully created an entertaining yet educational brand for cultural heritage. The new "learning group" includes a two-person team competition for different generations and an open individual competition for all ages, encouraging parents and teachers to join their children in learning.

The competition will be held on the PaGamO platform. In addition to the existing knowledge base on Tainan's cultural heritage, the "learning group" will incorporate content on cultural heritage laws and current affairs. This approach allows participants to develop cultural literacy and public awareness through strategic gameplay. Prizes include gift certificates, custom trophies, a Tainan 400th-anniversary puzzle, and DIY historical site models. Participants who register will receive an exclusive in-game item, the "Chihkan Tower," and have a chance to win limited-edition Tainan cultural snacks.

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This year's new learning group includes cross-generational doubles and an individual competition open to all ages, hoping to encourage parents and teachers to learn with their children.