Guidelines for Development in 2009 by the Colture and Tourism Bureau, Miaoli County

• 1.To develop local literature and to improve library management, the government is determined to:
  • diversify the collection in public libraries to meet different needs.
  • assist the operation of local public libraries in a sustainable manner.
  • improve information services of public libraries with a well-constructed, user-friendly search network.
  • organize educational activities in public libraries and encourage lifelong learning.
  • foster young talents in local literature
• 2.To upgrade wood-carving creation and to promote local special colture, the government takes the responsibility to:
  • hold 2009 Sanyi International Wood-carving Festival
  • organize domestic and international wood-carving workshops.
  • organize the exhibition for International Wood-carving Festival to facilitate international exchange.
  • organize the exhibition for the winning works in the wood-carving competition during the festival.
  • assist individual exhibitions of contemporary artists and joint exhibitions organized by Sanyi Wood-carving Association, Taiwan Wood-carving Association and Taichung City Scolpture Association.
  • organize a tour exhibition on selected wood-carving works in the “mobile museum”, the special exhibitions in the terminal of Taoyuan International Airport and in the exhibition hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • invite famous wood-carving craftsmen to demonstrate wood-carving live and to give an introduction on the appreciation of the works.build up a list of contemporary craftsmen and publish materials about individual and special-featured exhibitions and the winning works in the competition.
  • build up a list of contemporary craftsmen and publish materials about individual and special-featured exhibitions and the winning works in the competition.
• 3.To coltivate aesthetics in daily lives, the government aspires to encourage art performances and exhibitions by:
  • Organizing tour performances for artists.
  • Facilitating international exchange and bringing local artists to the international stage
  • Encouraging new talents to join traditional opera performances.
  • Training new performance groups (e.g. bands).
  • Promoting Hakka folksongs and colture
  • Organizing the 2009 Miaoli Grand Exhibition, including 1. an art competition on the theme of “the Essential Miaoli,” 2. a tour exhibition of local artists to other counties, 3. an exhibition relay sponsored by local artist associations, 4. a joint exhibition of guest artists and 5. a publication covering all the related events.
  • Examining and assisting the set-up of public art decorations in local government agencies and public schools.
  • Recruiting volunteers to help implement these plans.
• 4.To develop community colture, the government aspires to:
  • assist and sponsor promotional activities in collaboration with other organizations according to local customs.
  • organize all sorts of seminars and workshops and publish “Miaoli Colture Express” for the promotion.
  • draft out new construction plans for local communities to encourage community improvement.
  • construct a local custom exhibition hall to integrate local coltural resources.
  • organize activities to preserve and encourage innovation in traditional handcrafts.
  • hold promotional and sales expos on Miaoli special food.
  • sponsor and organize important coltural events and festivals.
• 5.To preserve and pass down coltural heritage, the government is devoted to:
  • the discovery, preservation and reuse of coltural assets, such as ancient architectures, relics, customs and traditional art.
  • the categorization of pervious researches on local history and the publication of related materials.
  • the registration, preservation and education work on local dialects and traditional crafts.
  • the organization or sponsorship on activities, including seminars and academic conferences that encourage coltural exchanges with home and abroad.
  • the set-up of a website and a digital information database to showcase the features of all ethnic groups in Miaoli County.
• 6.To promote and market tourism in Miaoli, the government will:
  • work on the discovery, development and management of local resorts and the related resources.
  • supervise the operation of local scenic areas, amusement parks and bathing beaches.
  • publish more promotion pamphlets for tourists’ reference.
  • recruit and train local tour guides to provide comprehensive services to visitors.
  • release announcements on the investment and construction plan of Hoolong Seaside Resort to encourage participation from the private sector.
  • organize activities to promote development of tourism in Miaoli.
  • establish tourist information center to provide convenient and usefol services.
  • license the exploitation, management and business operation on local hot spring.
  • promote recreation industry and draft out a plan to build up an colturally-enriching environment.
• 7.To effectively manage the operation of local accommodations, the government actively engages in:
  • the registration and relicensing of hotels and B&Bs.
  • regolar check on local accommodations to maintain high quality services.
  • works that ensure public safety.
  • fostering a better connection with the hotel union to promote government policies in the hope of maintaining high quality services and raising awareness on public safety.
  • the promotion of legal and good accommodations and the establishment of a set of standardized criteria for assessment.
  • enhancing coordination among all competent agencies.
  • the licensing of exploitation, management and business operation on local hot spring.
• 8.To enhance the quality of tourism, the government will invest more on:
  • the maintenance of the public facilities in local scenic areas and resorts
  • the set-up of hot spring pipelines and related outdoor facilities
  • the construction of a tourist information website and the set-up of tourist road signs and billboards
  • the public facilities in local scenic areas and resorts.
  • the construction of MiaoBei Auditorium
  • the construction of a bridge across Ming-Te Reservoir