The National Cultural Award 行政院文化獎 was established in 1980 by the

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of the Republic of China in Taiwan. A lifetime achievement award, it is given to honour " those who have made special contributions to the maintenance or enhancement of culture, and is the highest honor for an individual in the cultural community." Winners of the prize include

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, Lin Hwai-min,

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, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chen Hsi-huang (puppeteer) and

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