Council for Cultural Affairs

“Republic of China (Taiwan) International Youth Week

--Centennial Homestay”
International Application Information

1. Objectives: The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a warm and friendly country. In

celebration of the 100th Anniversary since its establishment, the Republic of China will
invite outstanding individuals to visit Taiwan and participate in a series of activities to
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ROC, and experience the diverse lifestyles in
Taiwan.

2. Organizers: Council for Cultural Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)

3. Participants and Eligibility:

(1) Elite internationals aged between 18 and 40, male or female. Those who have
experiences in international competitions, international events, have received
awards, or have made special achievements in certain areas will have priority.

(2) Fluent in English/Chinese (either one).

(3) Proficient in using blogs, Facebook, and Twitter.

4. Application: Interested individuals, private organizations, or international professional

organizations-recommended staff must access the official website to complete and
summit the online application (website http://taiwanroc100.tw/100homestay/) send the
application via mail to 〝Centennial Homestay〞, 10F., No.29, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd.,
Taipei, 10487, Taiwan, R.O.C within the given period and provide all personal
information required on the application. (The organizer reserves the right to make any
changes to the application process and or event details based on the response or
number of applicants from each individual country and or other possible event altering
situations.)

5. Submission Period:
From 12:00 pm March 1, 2011 to 12:00 pm April 15, 2011, Taiwan time (GMT + 8:00)

6. Application: (All content must be completed in English or Chinese)

(1) Personal Information.

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 (2) Provide a description of your proposal on how to document and publish the
exciting features of the events on your personal Blog, Facebook, or Twitter to
share your impressions of Taiwan. For those who have experience in using blogs,
Facebook, or Twitter, please submit the relevant URL of your personal web page,
or social media used.

(3) Provide a 3-5 minutes self-introduction video. (optional)

(4) Provide a valid passport at least 6 months.

(5) A letter of recommendation and relevant documents that will contribute to the
selection process (limit to 5 documents per application).

(6) Access the site (http://taiwanroc100.tw/100homestay/) to complete the application

and upload the required documents or send the application via mail.

7. Submission process: fill out the information  edit application information  submit
application.

8. Number of expected participants: 250 people. The list of admission is scheduled to be

announced on the event website by the end of May 2011. Those who are selected will
be notified individually by the event organizer.

9. Event period:
August 12, 2011 to August 25, 2011, Taiwan time (GMT + 8:00)

In case of arrangement difficulties due to international routes or force majeure, the

selected participant may arrive in Taiwan before the arranged date specified by the
organizer.

10. Rights and Obligations:

(1) During the entire period of visiting Taiwan, the selected individuals must participate
in the activities arranged by the organizer.

(2) During the visit, the roundtrip economy class ticket for the international flight to and
from the city of origin and Taiwan, host family accommodations in Taiwan, and
transport for fixed itinerary, including local public transportation, will be subsidized
by the organizer. Remaining costs for board and lodge, transportation and self-
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 travel shall be subject to the individual. All other matters are subject to notice by
the organizer.

(3) During the stay in Taiwan, the participant must update the blog on the event
website as well as their personal blogs, Facebook, and Twitter with text, pictures,
video, photos, etc., regarding their experiences in Taiwan.

(4) Within one month after returning home, at least one article must be published on
the blog of the event website as well as their personal blogs, Facebook, and
Twitter to share their experiences in Taiwan, or to share pictures or text regarding
the Taiwanese culture, and to share their impression of Taiwan.

(5) All participants must agree that all images, texts, and audio-visuals shared for this
event by participants on their social media, can be utilized as promotional
materials on the event website or as the event organizers seem fit. Participants
must agree to not claim moral rights on the organizer or a third party who is
authorized by the organizer.

11.Note:

(1) Reviewers of the applications shall uphold the principles of justice and fairness,
and will not carry out different assessment standards for different religions, races,
sex and nationalities. However, late submissions, incomplete data, or formats that
do not comply with the standard will be excluded from review.

(2) Applicants shall guarantee all information provided to be true and correct. Should
the fraudulent use of a third person’s data or impersonation be found and
confirmed, the organizer may immediately cancel his/her eligibility. For the
damages caused to the rights and interests of the organizer or the third party
impersonated, or the expenses derived consequently, the relevant responsibility
and costs arisen from litigation or compensation shall be borne by the responsible
applicant.

(3) During the trip to Taiwan, the selected participant shall not be involved in any
illegal behavior, or they will be personally held responsible for any wrong doing as
well as handed over to the local authorities.

(4) The experiences written about their visits, pictures and videos are authorized to
the event organizers for promotional use. No additional remuneration shall be
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 made. In addition, the organizer reserves the right to publish in newspapers,
magazines or media the introduction or video of the selected participant’s
experiences in Taiwan. Participants must not claim moral rights on the organizer
or a third party who is authorized by the organizer.

(5) The selected participant must not transfer to others his/her eligibility to visit
Taiwan. For those who cannot come to Taiwan for any reason, they shall be
replaced by other candidates chosen by the organizers.

(6) The contents of the events are subject to the official website. Should the contents
of the events not be in accordance with the official website of information due to
reasons or force majeure or any other factors, the organizer reserves the right to
cancel, terminate, modify, explain, or suspend the activities and any related
issues. The explanations relating to the notes and contents of the event are
subject to the organizer.