Hsiang Guang Er Village Introduction
When you arrive at Hsien-Kuang Second Village, surrounded by modern residential communities, the quiet old houses, weathered walls, and withered leaves create an atmosphere as if isolated from the world, with time seemingly stopped at a certain moment. It evokes a sense of profound changes, where many old stories can be shared. Entering from the entrance of the first row of military dependents' houses, you will find the Republic of China Military Dependents' Village Resource Center located here, which serves as a platform for the nationwide military dependents' villages. The center focuses on collection, education, communication, promotion, and cross-disciplinary initiatives, inventorying and consolidating resources from the military dependents' villages to pass on precious memories. Therefore, Hsien-Kuang Second Village is one of the military dependents’ villages that can provide valuable resources. The single-story military dependents' houses in Hsien-Kuang Second Village are arranged in rows. On the right side of the houses is the central banyan tree square, a place where children used to play and adults chatted. After over 50 years, the small tree that was planted back then has grown into an old banyan tree, continuing to provide shade over this land. Additionally, this was also the place where the garrison command used to screen patriotic films for the villagers, transforming the square into an open-air cinema. Notably, houses 44 and 45 in Hsien-Kuang Second Village served as the administrative space for the residents' association and women's work team, providing a venue for gatherings and events for the villagers. During the summer vacation, the garrison command would send college soldiers to utilize the association's space to teach children courses in calligraphy and English, akin to a modern summer camp, and the original appearance has been preserved. Hsien-Kuang Second Village is undergoing restoration work, and the open areas still host various activities such as exhibitions, experiential courses, and artistic creations to revitalize the village culture. If you long for the culture of military dependents' villages, exploring the cultural and historical aspects of the village, a visit to Hsien-Kuang Second Village is undoubtedly a unique cultural journey.
