Donghe Music Experience Hall Introduction
In the 1960s, Donghe originally started by manufacturing wooden casings for televisions, which were the main source of home entertainment at the time. The sliding doors could be locked, indicating their preciousness. Later, through a collaboration between Chinese and Japanese companies, Donghe began its journey into music instrument manufacturing, representing Japanese Kawai pianos and Suzuki instruments. Starting with the first piano, they also produced recorders, melodicas, and harmonicas, allowing parents to purchase them at affordable prices, significantly contributing to the popularization of music in the country. In 2007, the Donghe Music Experience Center was established, allowing visitors to tour the piano production line and engage in DIY projects like making recorders, harmonicas, and piano models. This helps children understand the structure and principles of sound production through various explanations and becomes familiar with musical instruments. Additionally, the Donghe Music Experience Center features sound experience areas, environmental experience zones, antique piano sections, piano anatomy zones, and more. Through both flat and three-dimensional displays, it reveals the intricacies of pianos from the inside out, making it fresh, interesting, and educational. Environmental Education: Starting from Listening to the Sounds of the Environment Donghe is one of the few tourist factories that have received the environmental education certification. It encourages people to use their ears and hearts to appreciate the sounds of the environment in daily life. Pleasant sounds are worthy of admiration, while noise is transformed into positive demand for soundscape design, beautifying society. In line with this mission, the content of environmental education includes: “Grandpa Changhe's Time Machine,” to understand the relationship and evolution of Donghe and Daxi over time; “If You Hear Ancient Sounds,” discussing how street vendor calls assisted in daily transactions; “Piano Talks,” explaining how pianos are manufactured; and “I Think I Sound,” demonstrating how to create instruments or toys using easily available items. Donghe hopes to attract children to learn about musical instruments through fun and engaging experiences while taking adults on a nostalgic journey!
