Hsiang Guang Village Introduction
Arriving at Hsien-Kuang Second Village, surrounded by modern residential areas, one can find the quiet old houses, weathered walls, and old trees with withered leaves that seem isolated from the world, as if time has frozen at a certain moment, creating an atmosphere filled with stories of the past. Entering from the entrance of the first row of military dependents' houses, you will see the "Republic of China Military Dependents' Village Resource Center," which serves as a platform for the nationwide network of military dependents' villages. The center focuses on collection, education, exchange, promotion, and interdisciplinary efforts to inventory and consolidate resources from the military dependents' villages, passing on precious memories; thus, Hsien-Kuang Second Village is one of the villages that can provide valuable resources. The single-story military dependents' houses in Hsien-Kuang Second Village are arranged in rows. The central banyan tree plaza on the right side of the dependents' houses was once a place for children to play and adults to chat. After over 50 years, the small tree planted back then has grown into an old banyan tree, continuing to shade this land. Additionally, this place was where the Military Police Command used to screen patriotic films for the villagers, transforming the plaza into an open-air cinema. Notably, numbers 44 and 45 of Hsien-Kuang Second Village served as the administrative space for the residents' association and women's team, providing a venue for villagers to gather and hold events. During the summer vacation, the Military Police Command would send university student soldiers to use the association's space to teach children subjects like calligraphy and English, similar to modern summer camps, and these spaces still retain their original appearance. Currently, Hsien-Kuang Second Village is undergoing restoration. The open areas still host various events, exhibitions, and experiential courses, as well as artistic creations to revitalize the culture of the military dependents' villages. If you yearn for the culture of military dependents' villages and wish to explore their historical and cultural legacy, a visit to Hsien-Kuang Second Village is undoubtedly a unique cultural pilgrimage.
