Hsiankuang Second Village Introduction
In Hsiang-Kuang Village, surrounded by modern residential communities, the quiet old houses, weathered walls, and withered trees create an atmosphere that feels isolated from the world, as if time has stood still at a moment, evoking a sense of experiencing the passage of time and offering a space rich with old stories to share. Upon entering through the main entrance of the first row of military dependents' housing, you will find the "Republic of China Military Dependents' Village Resource Center." This center serves as a platform for linking military dependents' villages nationwide, focusing on collection, education, exchange, promotion, and interdisciplinary engagement, compiling and organizing the resources of military dependents' villages to pass on their precious memories. Thus, Hsiang-Kuang Village is one of the military dependents' villages that can provide valuable resources. The bungalow-style military dependents' houses in Hsiang-Kuang Village are arranged in rows. To the right side of the houses is the central banyan tree plaza, a place where children used to play and adults would chat. More than 50 years have passed, and the small tree planted years ago has grown into a large banyan tree, continuing to provide shade to this land. Additionally, this area was once where the Military Police Command would screen patriotic films for the village, instantly transforming the plaza into an outdoor cinema. Notably, houses No. 44 and 45 in Hsiang-Kuang Village served as the administrative space for the village self-governing association and women's teams, providing a venue for villagers to gather and hold events. During the summer, the Military Police Command would send college students to utilize this space to teach children calligraphy, English, and other courses, similar to modern-day summer camps, and it still retains its original appearance today. Currently, Hsiang-Kuang Village is undergoing restoration, with partially open spaces hosting various activities such as exhibitions, course experiences, and artistic creations, aiming to revitalize the culture of the military dependents' village. If you yearn to immerse yourself in the culture of military dependents' villages and explore their historical and cultural heritage, visiting Hsiang-Kuang Village will certainly offer you a unique cultural journey.
