Through various forms of “light,” we showcase the remarkable achievements of 18 Tainan traditional manufacturing that have risen to the global stage despite challenges. These lights also symbolize the collective efforts of key contributors—business leaders, research teams, production lines, and market frontlines—who drive industrial progress and shape future trends.

Advanced innovation plays a key role in proactively redefining the future. Four centuries ago, Tainan was Taiwan's gateway to global trade. Today, it remains a global hub for innovation through cutting-edge research and development. "City of New Tainan" invites you to explore its four progressive sectors: "New Livelihood," "New Agriculture," "New Biotech" and "Energy Resources."

Industries breathe life into a city and enrich our daily lives.Tainan's industries yearn for innovation and design. By partnering with Tokyo's Sumida district, we demonstrate that even world-renowned innovations are rooted deeply in local soil. We "unfold life" with five Tainan business leaders who blend traditional and modern styles across Tainan and Sumida through business collaboration and craft a contemporary lifestyle that reflects the essence of both Taiwan and Japan. This is Tainan. This is life. This is the future!

"Imagining Future Cities" serves as a platform for co-creating cities, visualizing citizens' visions and ideas for the city through "My City Modules." As civic engagement becomes a cornerstone for modern urban design, we offer an alternative for constant public participation in urban planning, hoping to build a city that is more fitting, desirable and achievable in the future.

The "Non-Parallel: [無]平行 2024 Tectonic Becoming Exhibition" features architectural works completed after pandemic restrictions. It explores an interactive multiverse where architects, construction industries, and clients are interconnected while distinct. This exhibition unveils Taiwan's architectural landscape as a microcosm of society, showcasing a parallel but intricately interwoven world.

What's COOL! How to create a COOL secret formula for sustainability? Follow ∞ the path to discover new practices. Explore ∞ the journey of molecular life cycles. The Hyper-COOL chain of circulation— In Tainan ▸▸▸ it's all about Tainan.

The exhibition theme revolves around "food" and "clothing," two key aspects of everyday life. The curatorial approach is twofold: creators from the food and fashion sectors embarked on a field study and research tour in Tainan by bus. From exploring Tainan to rebranding it, they are engaged in hands-on activities, from sourcing to creative output. Collaborating with local communities, they have crafted a time-limited virtual brand for Tainan showcased at the century-old West Market.

Let's find the "lost" from the "remaining" . From the entrance gate, we can ""hear"" the warmth of the traditional market, "see" the multiverse possibilities of the historically lost fountains through the windows, and "feel" the increasing number of flourishing signboards; “Let us go to the market "in Tainan, connecting with the" local vibe.

Formerly as Asakusa Shopping Center and Ximen Plaza respectively, XIMEN FABRIC MARKET experiences both commercial prosperity and decline. Through the Design Movement for Public, the plaza has undergone a surgery-like procedure to enhance its spaces, entrances and alleyways. This transformation has created a nighttime signage museum, where the space itself becomes the exhibit and everyday life, a part of the display. By tracing the clues left in history, visitors reveal the treasures of time.