Candles Story Museum Introduction
“小 Candles, Big Transformation”! The originally matte candles have now turned into dazzling creations; transforming into the candle-themed tourist factory “Matsu DIY Candle Story Museum,” injecting vitality into Taiwan’s traditional industry. From the 60s to the 80s in the Republic of China era, it was the heyday of glass factories, and Matsu was originally a glass production factory. At that time, candle packaging in glass jars became popular, allowing for self-manufacturing and sales; in the 80s, the glass industry began to decline, prompting Matsu to shift to artistic candles, particularly the production of wax dolls that were bestsellers in Europe and America, with even trade merchants hoping to buy the exclusive rights. However, due to the influx of cheap imports from China, the overseas market shrank, leading to the difficult decision to abandon the wax dolls. While developing new products, Owner Chen began to consider, “The candle factory must transform!” He wanted to create a family-friendly DIY candle factory, designing candles suitable for children to paint, “I hope every family that visits Matsu leaves with joy and a sense of fulfillment!” Thus, the name “Matsu” was born! In 2015, it was certified as a story museum by the Miaoli County Government, aiming to promote more stories and the beauty of candles to the public nationwide! The Matsu DIY Candle Story Museum embodies the culture and art of candles, featuring thousands of festive candles exported to various countries, helping people understand candle knowledge. In addition to family painting candle DIY activities, the Matsu DIY Candle Story Museum also offers guided tours of the candle-making process, welcoming both adults and children to come treasure hunt at the Matsu DIY Candle Story Museum!
