Dongshih Hakka Cultural Park

Coordinates: 24°15′27.7″N 120°49′55.2″E / 24.257694°N 120.832000°E / 24.257694; 120.832000

Dongshih Hakka Cultural Park
東勢客家文化園區
General information
Type Cultural center
Location Dongshi, Taichung, Taiwan

The Dongshih Hakka Cultural Park (Chinese: 東勢客家文化園區; pinyin: Dōngshì Kèjiā Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a Hakka cultural center in Dongshi District, Taichung, Taiwan.[1]

History

The idea of the establishment of the center was originated from Dongshih Jhuang Cultural Association. The building was renovated from the waiting area of the former Dongshih train station, constructed during the Japanese rule to connect Dongshi with sugarcane trading areas.[2]

Architecture

The brick building was designed to look like an idyllic traditional residential compound.

Exhibitions

The center displays cultural heritage and arts exhibition of Hakka culture.

See also

References

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