Huashan 1914 Creative Park
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East Side Park Entrance (Image Source: Photo by Wu Qiaoyun)
"Hey! Shall we go to Huashan this weekend?"
"Sure! Do you want to watch a movie or visit an exhibition?"
In the bustling and fast-paced center of Taipei, there lies a mysterious delta that seems to embrace all — Huashan. It feels as if a barrier has been quietly set up here; once you step into the park, the noise of the city and the troubles of the mundane world are kept at bay. Time slows down, and the air gradually takes on the hues of dreams and imagination. The red-brick old buildings stand quietly, telling tales of the past while continuously welcoming new creations and energies.
Huashan has no Ferris wheel and no carousel, yet it is a paradise full of surprises and charm. The vibrations of music resonate from the Live House, while countless stories are showcased in the cinema. On the grassy plains, some people are having picnics, some are daydreaming, and others are letting their inspiration soar freely. In the exhibition spaces, visual arts, design, images, and interdisciplinary creations constantly alternate, allowing visitors to encounter different worlds with each visit.
Here, art is not lofty and unattainable; rather, it naturally integrates into daily life. Creation is not a distant concept, but a moment that can happen at any time. Huashan is like an open laboratory and a gentle sanctuary, allowing people to temporarily escape the gravity of reality and rekindle their sense of curiosity, freedom, and emotion. For art and culture enthusiasts, Huashan is not just a location, but a dreamland that provides a resting place for the soul and fosters continuous growth of imagination.
East and West Exhibition Spaces
"The Huashan today discusses swords, creativity takes the stage," encapsulates Huashan's self-positioning perfectly. For the art-loving Generation Y, engaging in cultural activities in the past often brought to mind more formal and distant venues like the "National Palace Museum" or "art galleries." However, with the emergence of Huashan, it has gradually become an option that cannot be overlooked and is even highly attractive, subtly transforming the way our generation enjoys leisure and imagines creation.
Huashan is not only an exhibition venue but also a stage where creativity can clash and be showcased. In addition to providing space for various exhibition teams year-round, the "Huashan Graduation Season," held every May and June, allows countless students' creations to step out of the campus and face real markets and audiences for scrutiny and interaction, becoming an important starting point in many people's creative careers. The annual "Chinese Poetry Reading Festival," held regularly in October, creatively brings literature out of the pages and into everyday life, making it approachable and resonant.
*Most exhibition activities require an entry ticket, while the Chinese Poetry Reading Festival, graduation exhibitions, and pop-up shops allow free admission for visitors. For detailed visiting information, please contact the respective event organizers.*
Park Performance Map: https://www.huashan1914.com/w/huashan1914/map
Overview of Park Activities: https://www.huashan1914.com/w/huashan1914/exhibition
East Side Performance Space (Image Source: Photo by Wu Qiaoyun)
West Side Red Brick Area Performance Space (Image Source: Photo by Wu Qiaoyun)
Spotlight Huashan Cinema
When talking about Huashan, one cannot overlook the cinema within the park, "Spotlight Huashan." The theater is named after the English title of Yang Dechang's classic film "A ONE, A TWO," which has already set the tone for its style. The film selections here do not prioritize commercial box office success, but instead focus on literary and artistic value, as well as curatorial thinking, providing audiences with a viewing experience that differs from mainstream cinema. Additionally, Huashan Spotlight often collaborates with external organizations to host various film festivals, such as women’s film festivals, documentary film festivals, and European film festivals, making film a medium for thought and cultural exchange.
*Tickets can be purchased for individual screenings. For avid film fans or groups of friends and family, we recommend purchasing a 10-ticket bundle!*
Screening Schedule: https://www.spot-hs.org.tw/movie/schedule.html
Ticket Purchase Information: https://www.spot-hs.org.tw/tickets/tickets.html
Spotlight Huashan Cinema (Image Source: Photo by Wu Qiaoyun)
Spotlight Huashan Cinema (Image Source: Photo by Wu Qiaoyun)
Conclusion
In addition to the aforementioned exhibition spaces and Spotlight Huashan Cinema, there is also the performance space "Legacy Taipei" located in the Zhongwu Building, where numerous musical performances take place. Furthermore, creative brands such as "Little Things Lifestyle," "Future City," and "Chun Shui Tang" have also set up shop here. Because of this, Huashan has long transcended the definition of a mere park and has become an important venue that influences generations and nurtures creativity and the imagination of life.
Participating Stores: https://www.huashan1914.com/w/huashan1914/stores
Legacy Taipei Performance Space (Image Source: Photo by Wu Qiaoyun)
Transportation:
Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station and Shandao Temple Station on the MRT.
Nearby Attractions:
Fu Hang Doujiang (Fuhang Soy Milk)
Guanghua Digital Plaza
Syntrend Creative Park
Chung Tai Museum of Fine Arts
Taiwan Literature Base
