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“Chiayi Literary Museum: Tomoncho 1923” has officially opened, bringing literature into the local market and everyday life. Jun 14, 2025 Cultural Affairs Bureau/Tourism and Information Department   The hundred-year-old Dongmen Police Station has been officially renamed “Chiayi Literary Museum: Tomoncho 1923,” witnessed by Mayor Min-hui Huang, Cultural Affairs Bureau Director General Yu-che Hsieh, along with council members and guests on Jun 14. Chiayi is a city with a rich cultural background. The opening exhibition 'This Time, We Trade in Literature' brings literature into the marketplace, transforming Chiayi’s everyday life into literature itself.   Mayor Huang stated that literature is the root of Chiayi City. From senior authors such as Wo-yun Lin, Te-ho Chang Lee, and Yu-ruo Lai, to mid-career writers like Du Ye, Yang-min Lin, and Hsuan Lee, and extending to the new generation including Gustave Cheng, Ekangwoman, and Tzu-hsin Liu, Chiayi's literature has documented, reflected on, and expressed the city’s origins and warmth through different literary approaches since the Japanese colonial period. The founding of the Chiayi Literary Museum is seen as a significant moment in the city’s cultural development. It is not only the opening of a building, but an expression of our respect for, and response to, Chiayi’s literary heritage.   Chiayi Cultural Affairs Bureau Director General Yu-che Hsieh said the first exhibition will start at the nearby Chiayi East Market, inviting visitors to step into an imaginative poetry market, where poems are the goods, and the rhyme and rhythm of the phrases are used for trade. At the honesty store, visitors can use ‘poem coins’ to trade for ‘poem slips’ that describe Chiayi’s cuisine, experiencing an equal exchange between poems. The exhibition also features literary works that describe Chiayi’s cuisine from origin to table.' Visitors can listen to poetry readings by authors and local creators through headphones, experiencing the flavors between the lines. Finally, they can read poems and stories written by poet Chung-te Hung, inspired by his visit to the East Market and his interactions with local vendors. Visitors can also participate in weekend workshops to learn more about market life and develop cooking skills.   Curator Ming-chang Huang said that ‘This Time, We Trade in Literature’ is not only displayed in the main exhibition area of the Literary Museum, but also in a satellite zone at the Chiayi Public Library. You can find works by selected authors with strong ties to Chiayi showcase descriptions of the city’s cuisine through their poems, prose, and novels. We invite visitors to connect with literature in a light and engaging way, and offer students the chance to learn about Chiayi’s history, culture and literature through interactive worksheets. For the latest updates on the exhibition, please follow the Facebook page of Chiayi Public Library, the Instagram accounts of Chiayi Cultural Affairs Bureau and Chiayi Literary Museum: Tomoncho 1923.   This Time, We Trade in Literature Exhibition time: 2025/6/14 (Sat) - 8/10 (Sun) 10:00~18:00 Closed on Mondays Main zone: Chiayi Literary Museum: Tomoncho 1923 (No. 236, Gongming Rd., East Dist., Chiayi City) Satellite zone: 1st floor entrance of Chiayi Public Library (No. 275, Zhongxiao Rd., East Dist.., Chiayi City)    

Interactive Simulation Range Unveiled as Chiayi Marks Police Day Tourism and Information Department / Chiayi City Police Bureau June 9, 2025 Chiayi City celebrated Police Day early with a ceremony on June 9, led by Mayor Huang Min-Hui, city councilors, and community leaders. The event featured the grand opening of the Police Vision Hall and the new Interactive Simulation Training Range, as well as commendations for model officers, veteran personnel, and outstanding volunteers. Mayor Huang highlighted that the Police Vision Hall, centered around a symbolic "Tree of Vision," reflects on the department’s history while outlining future goals. Through historical photos and thematic exhibits, the hall offers both educational and inspirational value, reinforcing a shared vision for safe and sustainable policing. To address evolving social and criminal challenges, Mayor Huang emphasized the importance of modern training and education. The Interactive Simulation Training Range, powered by advanced technology, enhances officers' response capabilities and ensures safety during duty. “Only the most rigorous training can protect both the public and the dignity of those who serve,” she said. The mayor also expressed concern over recent central government budget cuts, with Chiayi facing a reduction of NT$1.712 billion in general subsidies. She urged national authorities to safeguard local funding and fulfill infrastructure promises—particularly for the city’s light rail project—to ensure balanced regional development. The Chiayi City Police Bureau noted that this year’s honored officers, Police Officer Chan Yung-Hsuan and Investigator Huang Pin-Feng, played a crucial role in dismantling fraud and drug rings. Their dedication exemplifies the strength of Chiayi’s law enforcement and the city’s ongoing commitment to public safety.    

Chiayi’s Culinary and Cultural Charms Win Over Malaysia as Mayor Huang Strengthens Tourism Ties   Post Date: June 3, 2025 Tourism and Information Department   Chiayi City Mayor Huang Min-Hui and Deputy Mayor Lin Rui-Yan are leading a five-day visit to Malaysia to strengthen city diplomacy and promote tourism. On June 3, accompanied by Chou Shih-Pi, Director of the Taiwan Tourism Administration’s Kuala Lumpur Office, the delegation met with the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA), a key player in Malaysia’s tourism sector, for in-depth discussions on expanding tourism cooperation. Mayor Huang noted that although this is Chiayi’s first official tourism promotion event in Malaysia, the city enjoys longstanding cultural, artistic, and educational exchanges with Malaysia. She emphasized the many shared cultural and culinary affinities between the two places, which create strong potential for tourism growth. She also commended MCTA’s significant contributions to international tourism and congratulated the association on receiving Taiwan’s Tourism Contribution Award this year. Mayor Huang invited more Malaysian travelers to begin their Taiwan journey in Chiayi, gateway to Alishan, and experience its culinary specialties—such as chicken rice, fish head casserole, and cold noodles—as well as its rich cultural identity as a "City of Wood, Art, and Music." Chiayi, located on the Tropic of Cancer, is affectionately known as the "City You’ll Love." Looking ahead to tomorrow’s tourism showcase, Mayor Huang highlighted the event’s cultural performances, including a traditional "jiajiang" street procession and a joint appearance by Chiayi’s "Big White Bear" mascot and Taiwan Tourism’s "OhBear." She also extended a personal invitation to MCTA members to visit Chiayi later this year for the 320+1 Anniversary Expo and the Chiayi International Band Festival, where the city’s dynamic tourism offerings will be on full display. MCTA Vice President Yu Xi-Di warmly welcomed the delegation and shared that the song Alishan Girl remains widely popular in Malaysia. He noted that Chiayi’s iconic dishes, particularly chicken rice, are well-suited to Malaysia’s Muslim travelers. Chiayi’s unique "wood city" charm, from Hinoki Village to historic wooden homes, further enhances its tourism appeal. Yu added that MCTA, established in 1992 with over 1,600 members, remains committed to fostering global tourism exchanges. He expressed optimism for broader post-pandemic cooperation between Malaysia and Taiwan, particularly in mutual promotions, resource sharing, and two-way tourism growth.