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Yuemei Sugar Factory Cultural Path Base Introduction
1. Cultural Value of the Yuemei Sugar Factory Yuemei Sugar Factory (originally Dajia Sugar Plant) was established in 1909 by Komatsu Naritaka, a representative of the Komatsu Group formed in collaboration with Suzuki Shoten during the Meiji Era. The mechanized sugar industry equipment was guided by the father of Taiwanese sugar, Nitobe Inazō. Today, it is the only remaining sugar factory in Taichung City that preserves complete industrial architectural facilities and a Japanese-style residential community. - Historical value of Komatsu Naritaka and Suzuki Shoten in the development of the sugar industry in Taiwan. - Rarity value of the Yuemei Sugar Factory as the only modern sugar factory in Taichung City that retains complete equipment. - Scientific value of the sugar production system at Yuemei Sugar Factory, which employs hydraulic techniques and architectural technology based on the terrain and environment. - Local value of the sugar industry at Yuemei Sugar Factory to the development of areas such as Houli, Waipu, Dajia, Da'an, and Yuanli, as well as the history of sugar industry life in these regions. 2. Youth Returning Home to Promote Cultural Heritage Zhou Suru, the director of Ruyuan Cultural Co., Ltd., is a young individual passionate about cultural promotion. She has returned home to lead the way in sugar industry culture through her expertise, integrating community-building talents and resources to establish the Yuemei Sugar Factory Cultural Route Promotion Alliance. This includes communities, youths, and schools related to the sugar industry context and development. Through cultural and historical surveys and oral interviews, a systematic study of the local sugar culture of Yuemei Sugar Factory is developed while constructing a sustainable cultural education model in the sugar industry. Collaborations with local schools are also promoted to advance diverse education in the context of sugar life. 3. Cultural Base of the Yuemei Sugar Factory Cultural Route As an anchor point of the sugar industry cultural route, Yuemei Sugar Factory serves as a cultural resource point within the network of educational units and service points along the route. Ruyuan Cultural Co., Ltd. acts as the main convener of the Yuemei Sugar Factory Cultural Route Promotion Alliance, serving as a platform to continuously promote cultural experience activities in collaboration with communities, schools, youths, and social groups for mutual learning and creation.
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