Wei-Wu-Ying Advisor Discusses Cultural Exchange: The Taiwan Can Help Principle
At the southern forum of the 2026 National Cultural Conference, Wei-Wu-Ying's theater advisor Keng I-wei introduced three principles of cultural exchange: 'Taiwan Can Help,' 'Your Family Is Our Family,' and 'Culture Is Addition, Not Subtraction,' emphasizing that culture emerges through addressing crises.
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(Taipei, June 12 — Reporter Chao Ching-Yu) The 2026 National Cultural Conference held its southern regional forum today. Keng I-wei, theater advisor of the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Wei-Wu-Ying), delivered the keynote speech on the theme of 'Cultural Penetration Power,' stating that one of the three principles of cultural exchange is 'Taiwan Can Help.'
Speaking on the topic 'Cultural Penetration Power: Professional International Engagement × Strategic Global Layout,' Keng introduced two additional principles: 'Your Family Is Our Family' and 'Culture Is Addition, Not Subtraction,' each encapsulating profound insights into cultural diplomacy.
Keng also proposed the 'Cultural Exchange Quadrilateral,' comprising curators, institutions, artists, and external partners. 'Each side of this quadrilateral functions like a relay runner, advancing together toward a shared, larger goal,' he explained.
Having participated in two previous regional forums, Keng emphasized that the core purpose of the National Cultural Conference is to raise awareness of cultural crises. While definitive solutions may not exist, 'the very process of attempting to solve these problems is where culture is born.'
Yen Chi-Pin, Executive Director of the National Cultural and Arts Foundation and a panelist, addressed the issue of 'Taiwan brand' identity. Citing recent International Booker Prize winner Yang Shuangzi, as well as Minister of Culture Lee Yuan and writer Hsiao Yeh, she noted, 'There is no standard answer to how many people across Taiwan recognize these individuals. Each brand serves a different market—that is what defines a brand.'
The third regional forum of the '2026 National Cultural Conference' took place today at the National Tainan Institute of Arts and Aesthetics. Over 100 participants attended in person, with live streaming available online. The Ministry of Culture announced that the final forum will be held in Taichung on June 16, including a youth-focused session. Following these events, input and discussions from all forums will be compiled to build consensus and formulate concrete recommendations at the national plenary session on September 20. (Editor: Kuan Chung-Wei) 1150612
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(Taipei, June 12 — Reporter Chao Ching-Yu) The 2026 National Cultural Conference held its southern regional forum today. Keng I-wei, theater advisor of the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Wei-Wu-Ying), delivered the keynote speech on the theme of 'Cultural Penetration Power,' stating that one of the three principles of cultural exchange is 'Taiwan Can Help.'
Speaking on the topic 'Cultural Penetration Power: Professional International Engagement × Strategic Global Layout,' Keng introduced two additional principles: 'Your Family Is Our Family' and 'Culture Is Addition, Not Subtraction,' each encapsulating profound insights into cultural diplomacy.
Keng also proposed the 'Cultural Exchange Quadrilateral,' comprising curators, institutions, artists, and external partners. 'Each side of this quadrilateral functions like a relay runner, advancing together toward a shared, larger goal,' he explained.
Having participated in two previous regional forums, Keng emphasized that the core purpose of the National Cultural Conference is to raise awareness of cultural crises. While definitive solutions may not exist, 'the very process of attempting to solve these problems is where culture is born.'
Yen Chi-Pin, Executive Director of the National Cultural and Arts Foundation and a panelist, addressed the issue of 'Taiwan brand' identity. Citing recent International Booker Prize winner Yang Shuangzi, as well as Minister of Culture Lee Yuan and writer Hsiao Yeh, she noted, 'There is no standard answer to how many people across Taiwan recognize these individuals. Each brand serves a different market—that is what defines a brand.'
The third regional forum of the '2026 National Cultural Conference' took place today at the National Tainan Institute of Arts and Aesthetics. Over 100 participants attended in person, with live streaming available online. The Ministry of Culture announced that the final forum will be held in Taichung on June 16, including a youth-focused session. Following these events, input and discussions from all forums will be compiled to build consensus and formulate concrete recommendations at the national plenary session on September 20. (Editor: Kuan Chung-Wei) 1150612
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FAQ
What are the three principles of cultural exchange?
They are 'Taiwan Can Help,' 'Your Family Is Our Family,' and 'Culture Is Addition, Not Subtraction'—a strategic framework for cultural diplomacy.
What is the goal of the 2026 National Cultural Conference?
To raise awareness of cultural crises and build consensus through stakeholder dialogue and policy recommendations.
What role did Keng I-wei play in the forum?
As theater advisor of Wei-Wu-Ying, he led the 'Cultural Penetration Power' session, introducing a strategic model for cultural exchange.
What does the Cultural Exchange Quadrilateral represent?
It refers to the collaboration among curators, institutions, artists, and external partners in cultural outreach.
What was said about Taiwan brand identity?
Yen Chi-Pin noted that figures like Yang Shuangzi and Lee Yuan serve different markets, and this diversity defines Taiwan's brand.