Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry Introduction
When it comes to traditional Chinese pastries, one immediately thinks of the engagement cake. The Kuan Yuan Yi Bakery Museum houses collections related to traditional pastry culture and wedding customs, which helps visitors understand the culture of baked goods while also inspiring them through hands-on experiences that deepen their knowledge of traditional baking. The museum is mainly divided into three major thematic areas: the Tourism Factory, the Pastry Culture Hall, and the Green Label Living Hall. Visitors can progress through the Tourism Factory's corridors, learning about the complete manufacturing process of products from mixing, molding, baking, cooling, packaging, to assembling through guided tours. In the Pastry Culture Hall, one can see various festive and diverse types of pastry molds, gaining insight into history through the traces left by the use of these molds. Besides the molds, ancient scenes of betrothal and costumes allow visitors to experience the intricacies and importance of traditional weddings. Additionally, the "Green Label Living Hall," certified as a gold-level green building, integrates modern design to create a comfortable and friendly learning experience space. The exhibition area and teaching activity area inside the hall can accommodate 120 people, with open DIY work areas and baking zones designed to provide a clean, bright, and safe environment for visitors to engage in craft activities. Visitors can create their own pineapple cakes, a perfect local souvenir that reflects 100% handmade effort. The museum’s highlight is the opportunity to personally experience the production of various products. To attract both domestic and international tourists, Kuan Yuan Yi has specially planned a "Nostalgic Pineapple Cake DIY Course," which has drawn many visitors from Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian countries to participate in DIY activities. Through techniques like "knead, press, and imprint," participants are able to complete their own delicious handmade pineapple cakes, enjoying a truly authentic handmade souvenir experience. The museum not only offers a range of existing content, but also regularly hosts various festive theme events and traditional ceremonies like "Chao Xuan" (the first birthday celebration) and "Receiving the saliva" (a traditional blessing), integrating education with tourism to continuously promote traditional pastries and bring them to parity with Western desserts.
