A cultural tour and representation of creativity – commentary on the orientation and potential influence of the Kaohsiung Photography Festival

Abstract

Different from other events, the photography festival is more representative of aesthetics of ordinary people, and more relative to the history of a certain place. Therefore, the Photography Festival can always get positive feedback. Compared to the other more globalized cities in Taiwan, Kaohsiung still keeps most of its cultures and traditions, and is also full of natural resources and stunning landscapes. Most important, people in Kaohsiung gracefully mix the traditional and the modern lifestyle together, creating a beautiful balance of both forms. In conclusion, there are numerous ingredients for photography, such as nature, art, weddings, memorials, families, even people, and the list goes on. The research questions are: How will the Kaohsiung Photography Festival inspire the cultural and creative industries, and communicate with the international society? The study will analyze the advantages and limits of Kaohsiung city to conduct a photography festival.