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Yang Wen-Ke, Magistrate of Hsinchu County, has devoted his career to advancing both the region\u2019s economic vitality and its cultural identity. As Chairman of the Hsinchu County Cultural Foundation, he champions the integration of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, ensuring culture becomes a meaningful part of daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yang Wen-Ke Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am Yang Wen-Ke, an elected Magistrate of Hsinchu County. A significant portion of my public service career has been dedicated to promoting the development of Taiwan’s science parks. And semiconductor industry clusters. The other half of my public service career has been wholeheartedly devoted to striving for the prosperity of my hometown, Hsinchu County, for the next 30 years. I also serve as the Chairman of the “Hsinchu County Cultural Foundation”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its establishment in 1993, the Foundation has continuously undertaken the mission of promoting Hsinchu County’s cultural policies and art education. Although it once operated at a low level due to insufficient resources, it was relaunched. And reformed in 2019 under the guidance of the county government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key inspiration for us to engage in cultural design lies in the belief that “craftsmanship is a cultural language”. We recognise the value of traditional crafts such as wood carving, bamboo weaving, glasswork, and bronze ware. And through design reinterpretation, we allow crafts to no longer remain merely in exhibition cabinets. But to become cultural carriers that can be used and felt in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For us, winning the French Design Awards is an important international recognition. Symbolising that Hsinchu County’s cultural initiatives can now engage in global dialogue. “Dream of Craft” has been held for three consecutive years since 2023. Attracting over 400 submissions from 15 counties and cities across Taiwan, including young designers, traditional masters, and academic institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past three years, we have invested over NT$5 million in resources. Establishing a three-in-one mechanism encompassing exhibitions, branding, and sales channels. Being able to step onto the international stage now, allowing the innovative energy of Taiwanese craftsmanship to be seen by the world, is a major milestone for cultural sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This achievement has significantly enhanced the Foundation’s visibility and social impact. Over the past three years, our exhibitions have attracted over 10,000 visitors. And there have been more than 200 related media reports, successfully integrating public cultural promotion with market channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award not only introduced “Made in Hsinchu” to an international audience but also brought opportunities for international collaboration. Such as engaging in twin-city exchanges with Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan, to jointly exhibit craft design achievements. For participants, the greatest opportunity is that their works are officially launched under the “Every Day a Good Day” brand. Entering bookstores, exhibition venues, and lifestyle channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While profitability can support brand operations, its marginal economic benefit lies more in driving sustainable confidence in cultural development. And enhancing public understanding and support for local culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(read more here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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