In Taitung, time moves at a more unhurried rhythm. “Slow” is a way of living in step with nature, and a way of thinking that builds deep connections with the land.
The 2026 Taitung Expo showcases the practices Taitung has been building, year by year, around the idea of a Slow Economy. These have grown from both the county government's long-term policy direction and the organic efforts of local communities and grassroots initiatives. Each participant plays their part, together weaving the landscape and collective energy of Taitung today.
The Taitung Expo serves as a public platform where these Slow Economy practices are translated into cultural experiences that can be understood and felt. Through diverse exhibitions, cross-disciplinary curation, and immersive experiences, the Expo interprets governance concepts through everyday life, inviting visitors to slow down and reconsider the relationship between people and land through moments of movement and pause. Here, “slow” becomes a value rooted in place and responsive to the world.
Situated at the meeting point of mountains and sea, Taitung is shaped by abundant natural resources and a diverse, inclusive cultural landscape. Majestic terrain and deep-rooted cultural traditions converge here, giving rise to a distinctive sense of place and locally grounded values.
The Taitung Expo seeks to bring together the efforts of government, local industries, and communities to envision a path of regional development that is both inclusive and sustainable. Through year-round curatorial initiatives, the Expo presents Taitung’s cultural foundations and future potential in a systematic way, inviting visitors to experience the beauty, goodness, and authenticity of this land. Step by step, it aims to shape a globally recognizable Taitung Brand, allowing Taitung’s spirit and values to be seen, understood, and cherished by the world.
Change Begins Now
The Taitung Expo is an ongoing endeavor — a process of continuous growth and transformation. Every conversation, every exhibition, and every project becomes both a witness to change and a point of departure.
Built around the idea of the present progressive, the Expo invites all those who care about Taitung to participate from different positions and perspectives. Change begins now — rooting the vision of sustainable development firmly in Taitung, and carrying this locally generated energy outward to the world.
