Hsiang Guang Second Village Introduction
Arriving at Hsian Kwang Second Village, surrounded by modern residential neighborhoods, the quiet old houses, weathered walls, and old trees with fallen leaves seem to exist in isolation, as if time has stopped at a certain moment, creating an atmosphere rich in history and stories. Entering from the entrance of the first row of veteran's quarters, you will find the "Republic of China Veteran's Village Resource Center" located here, which serves as a platform for connecting veteran villages across the country. The center focuses on collecting, educating, exchanging, promoting, and cross-disciplinary activities, inventorying and consolidating resources from veteran villages to pass on precious memories. Therefore, Hsian Kwang Second Village is one of the veteran villages that can provide valuable resources. The bungalow-style veteran's quarters in Hsian Kwang Second Village are arranged in rows, and the central banyan tree square on the right side of the quarters was once a place for children to play and adults to chat. Over 50 years have passed, and the small tree planted back then has grown into a large banyan tree, continuing to provide shade for the land. Additionally, this was the site where the Military Police Command played patriotic films for villagers, instantly transforming the square into an open-air cinema. Notably, No. 44 and No. 45 of Hsian Kwang Second Village served as the administrative space for the self-governing association and the women's group, providing a venue for villagers to gather and hold events. During the summer vacation, the Military Police Command would send university students to use the association's space to teach children calligraphy and English courses, similar to modern summer daycare programs, and the original appearance is still preserved today. Hsian Kwang Second Village is currently undergoing restoration, and the open spaces still host various activities such as exhibitions, course experiences, and artistic creations to revitalize the veteran village culture. If you yearn for the culture of veteran villages and wish to explore their history and humanities, a visit to Hsian Kwang Second Village will definitely be a unique cultural journey.
