Zhudong Cultural and Creative Art Village Introduction
The Bamboo East Cultural and Creative Art Village in Hsinchu County has officially opened after 10 months of renovation! This creative startup base, which incorporates the diverse culture of Hsinchu County, has transformed into a cradle of dreams, hosting various stores that focus on the transformation of traditional industries into their own brands. Walking through the park, public art installations add a cultural atmosphere; there are also irregularly held themed markets to deeply experience the charm of local life. With the help of Funtasy Micro-Culture, which operates the village, artists and local youth are allowed to shine, experiencing indigenous crafts, enjoying snacks, and designing works. The old spaces have been infused with new creativity, revitalizing historical buildings, with various skilled artisans nurturing their entrepreneurial dreams. The elongated park features a total of 10 buildings, divided into 16 independent spaces, aiming to energize the existing facilities while connecting with Hsinchu County's cultural history, allowing artists and indigenous workshops to establish businesses and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams. The team from Funtasy Micro-Culture, responsible for operations and marketing, utilizes their expertise in shaping cultural creative clusters to promote local characteristics. Vice General Manager Yang Cheng-Yao narrates the story of the Bamboo East Cultural and Creative Art Village, outlining future development. "When we first took over the park, we thoroughly understood the hardware and software facilities, hoping to adapt to local conditions and emphasize cultural diversity, co-creating local economy through local characteristics." Therefore, the team utilized existing resources, centering on people and culture while preserving the original appearance, buildings, and landscapes, discovering the position and value of the art village amid limitless possibilities. The 10 buildings, originally leased by the county government and Taiwan Railways, were planned and supervised by architects. The walls are left unembellished, presenting a discreet and minimalist gray exterior that showcases depth and dimensionality. The buildings are named from A to J, with each occupying unit decorating and arranging their spaces, hoping to shape a new image of a cultural creative cluster through the art village, creating a new highlight in cultural tourism. Within the Bamboo East Cultural and Creative Art Village, various new cultural and creative spirits are emerging. The first group of residents combines local development and aesthetics, creating unique brands. When art evolves into the creative source of the cultural cluster, it can yield agglomeration effects where each store sparks creativity in both competitive and cooperative relationships, realizing collective creation and mutual benefit. Entering the art village, one can see how the old buildings have been given new life, with attractive cultural products; spaces transformed into cafés and eateries allow for soul-soothing moments, providing the strength to restart. Flipping through the menu, dishes incorporate the culinary elements of Bamboo East. Wu Jie humorously states that because his grandmother’s house is in Bamboo East, the snacks nourish his childhood memories. ‘Old Affairs’ primarily serves light snacks and fried foods, paired with refreshing herbal tea that follows grandma's traditional eating methods. Hakka crystal dumplings made with rice from the Bamboo East Soft Bridge community have a soft, chewy skin, with the pork filling emitting the fragrance of scallions, deemed a must-try Hakka delicacy! A signature special noodle dish, including fried chicken wings, vegetables, and drinks, can keep friends talking for an entire afternoon without getting tired of it. The afternoon sunlight lightly spills into the indoor space, with light and shadow dancing on the old furniture and swirling between the mottled walls and windows, merging into an imagined passage of time. Basic Information: Address: No. 194, Lane 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Opening Hours: 11:00 (varied opening times for different workshops and stores) Old & Crazy Address: No. D, No. 194, Lane 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Phone: 03 510 0940 Business Hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00 (closed on Tuesdays) 853 Atayal Agricultural Market Address: No. C, No. 194, Lane 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Phone: 0926-151516 Business Hours: 09:00 ~ 19:00 Laurel Workshop Address: No. 8, No. F, No. 194, Lane 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Business Hours: Monday, Thursday: 10:00-17:00 Friday: 10:00-15:00 Saturday: 14:00-20:00 Sunday: 09:00-17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
