Zhudong Cultural and Creative Art Village Introduction
FUN in Zhudong, Hsinchu County: The Zhudong Cultural and Creative Arts Village Transformed from Old Dormitories, a Creative Base for Fun and Delicious Experiences After 10 months of preparation, the Zhudong Cultural and Creative Arts Village has finally opened! This youth entrepreneurship base integrates the diverse cultures of Hsinchu County and transforms into a cradle of dreams, with many businesses transitioning from traditional industries to develop their own brands. Strolling through the park, public art installations add cultural atmosphere; unique markets are held irregularly, allowing for a deeper experience of local life charms. Taking the Taiwan Railway Neiwan Branch Line train, you arrive at Zhudong, where nine auspicious figurines symbolizing the stations along the line warmly greet visitors. Stepping off the platform, to the right is the Zhudong Animation Park, showcasing various creative ideas related to animation. Walking to the other side, you will find the newly opened Zhudong Cultural and Creative Arts Village. Operated by Fantasik Micro-Cultural, it supports artists and local youth in realizing their dreams, featuring indigenous craftsmanship, dining areas, and design works. New creativity is injected into old spaces, revitalizing and making good use of historical buildings, while various artisans settle in to nurture their entrepreneurial dreams. Adapting to Local Conditions: A New Highlight in Cultural Tourism The elongated park comprises 10 buildings divided into 16 independent spaces, aimed at revitalizing existing facilities and connecting with the cultural history of Hsinchu County, allowing artists and indigenous workshops to set up businesses and encouraging youth to fulfill their dreams. The Fantasik Micro-Cultural team, responsible for operations and招商, utilizes their expertise in shaping cultural creative clusters to market local features, with Deputy General Manager Yang Sheng-yao narrating the story of the Zhudong Cultural and Creative Arts Village and outlining future development prospects. "When we took over the park, we thoroughly understood the soft and hard infrastructure, hoping to adapt to local conditions and emphasize cultural differences, co-creating the local economy with regional characteristics." Therefore, the team utilized existing resources, centering on people and cultural connotation, preserving the original appearance, buildings, and landscape, finding the positioning and value of the arts village amid infinite possibilities. The 10 buildings were originally leased from the county government and Taiwan Railway, with architects planned and supervised the renovation of the old structures. The walls remain devoid of any embellishments, showcasing a discreet and minimalist gray appearance, exhibiting layered changes and a sense of dimensionality. The buildings are named from A to J, with each resident unit decorating and arranging their space, hoping to shape a different image of a cultural creative cluster and create a new highlight in cultural tourism. Art Cluster: Reviving Local Cultural Creativity Inside the Zhudong Cultural and Creative Arts Village, various new cultural creative spirits are emerging. The first group of resident units combines local development and aesthetic living to create unique brands. When art evolves into the creative source of a cultural cluster, it can generate clustering benefits, with stores sparking ideas in a relationship of both competition and cooperation, realizing co-creation and shared prosperity. Walking into the arts village, one can see old buildings revitalized with new life, and cultural creative products that are hard to resist; spaces transformed into cafes or eateries allow for soul-refreshing moments, giving people the power to renew themselves. New Life for Old Houses: Delicious, Photogenic, and Fun Flipping through the menu, the dishes incorporate elements of Zhudong's culinary scene. Wu Jie humorously remarks that because their grandmother's home is in Zhudong, the snacks nourish childhood memories. "Old Life" primarily offers light meals and fried snacks, paired with soothing herbal tea, adhering to grandma's traditional eating methods. Hakka crystal dumplings are made from rice from the Zhudong Soft Bridge community, with a soft and chewy skin, and the pork filling releases a fragrant aroma of fried scallions, praised as a must-try Hakka delicacy! Ordering a signature special dish that includes fried chicken wings, vegetables, and a drink, friends can chat all afternoon without getting tired. The afternoon sun casts soft rays into the indoor space, creating shadows that dance on old furniture, mingling with imaginations of time passing. Profile Zhudong Cultural and Creative Arts Village Address: No. 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Opening Hours: 11:00 AM (opening times of workshops and stores vary) Old & Crazy Address: Building D, No. 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Phone: 03 510 0940 Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays) 853 Atayal Farmers Market Address: Building C, No. 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Phone: 0926-151516 Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Laurel Workshop Address: Building F, No. 8, No. 194, Donglin Road, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County Business Hours: Monday, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
