Hsinchu / Dazhong Beiyue - A Concentrated Taste of the Hakka Culture along Highway 3
Auto-TranslationVisiting the once-prosperous, then declined, and now rejuvenated regions of Dazhong in Hsinchu, we sample the local delicacies from nearby towns and relive the joyful memories of our elementary school days.
Driving through Guanxi and Neiwai Old Streets, the road gradually becomes quieter and the scenery more lush, until we finally arrive at Dazhong Beiyue, surrounded by mountains. Upon first sight, a sense of warmth washes over us: the tables and chairs inside are all desks for elementary school students; each room features a large blackboard; the introduction resembles a textbook; and the menu is styled like an exam paper... It turns out that this place was once the Dazhong branch of Hengshan Elementary School nearly a century ago, with a peak enrollment of 300 students. However, as the population began to decline, attracting new students became increasingly difficult, leading to its closure in 1983.
About eight years ago, Zhuang Kai-yong, a graduate student at National Tsing Hua University, came here with his professor for a field study. He became acquainted with the land and the local farmers, and decided to take on the significant responsibility of revitalizing this abandoned elementary school that had been closed for over thirty years.
About eight years ago, Zhuang Kai-yong, a graduate student at National Tsing Hua University, came here with his professor for a field study. He became acquainted with the land and the local farmers, and decided to take on the significant responsibility of revitalizing this abandoned elementary school that had been closed for over thirty years.
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