Cultural consumption is a type of social behavior found in our everyday lives and actions. Therefore，cultural consumption directly and precisely reflects the cultural and intellectual levels of a region or country. Cultural consumption surveys as part of the Taipei City Cultural Indicator are designed to understand the consumption and participation of Taipei citizens above 15 years old in activities related to mass communication，visual arts，performing arts，cultural and arts institutions and facilities，cultural and folklore festivals，and travel and tourism. With a confidence level of 95%，the present study usestratified random sampling to conduct computer-assisted telephone interviews on Taipei citizens above age 15. This survey was carried out in 2012 （with 1076 valid samples collected） and 2013 （with 2002 valid samples collected），respectively. The results of analysis indicate a general decline in Taipei citizens’ cultural participation. Given that cultural participation and cultural consumption are very much affected by the political environment，economic climate，social situation and technological development，long-term observation and analysis are required，rather than relying on temporary statistical results. It is hoped that the government will continue conducting cultural surveys to not only help us understand the overall cultural development of Taipei City but also serve as standards for the evaluation of the cultural literacy and cultural strength of different regions，cities and nations.