I.Purpose
The traditional characters used in Taiwan embody the essence and aesthetics of traditional ethnic Chinese culture, making them well worth promoting and sharing worldwide. To this end, the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) actively encourages overseas Mandarin schools and cultural organizations to host a variety of cultural and educational activities, as well as academic competitions, under the theme of the "Overseas Traditional Characters Cultural Festival". These efforts aim to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the unique beauty of traditional culture.
In 2026, the OCAC encourages Mandarin schools and cultural organizations worldwide to organize inter-school and cross-regional events. These initiatives may involve collaboration with Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning and local schools or participation in community activities. By hosting cultural and artistic competitions or events, the goal is to spark students' interest in learning and using Mandarin while fostering stronger connections and exchanges between Mandarin schools and their local communities.

II.Duration of Activities
March 1st, 2026 to November 1st, 2026

III.Types of Activities:
1.Traditional characters Recognition Competitions: These competitions include character identification contests, handwriting competitions, listening and recognition contests, calligraphy contests, typing competitions, dictionary lookup challenge, and other related activities.
2.Academic and Talent Competitions: These competitions include essay writing contests, speech competitions, reading contests, storytelling competitions, and Mandarin singing contests, among other activities showcasing academic skills and talents.
3.Cultural and Artistic Exhibitions, Performances, and Fairs: These events include activities such as Mandarin character calligraphy demonstrations, educational fairs, character challenge games, Chinese chess, and others.
4.Others: Activities that contribute to the promotion of Mandarin character culture, such as educational lectures and other related events.