Old House Cultural and Creative Park Introduction
The old home belongs to everyone. This is a 50-year-old house, inherited from Grandpa Chen to his son and grandson. Chen Pengwen (the owner), a master's student in the Directing Program at the Taipei National University of the Arts, returned home after seven years away and renovated the old house that had been idle for over 20 years, transforming it into "The Old Home." Initially, when his father learned he was returning, he hurried to knock down the partitions of the old home, but fortunately, he was stopped in time, preserving most of the original layout from his grandfather's era. Subsequently, a group of young teams, filled with ideas and ideals, gradually joined in to start a new venture and heartfelt experiences. They gathered the various talents of friends and family, integrating elements of film, education, art, music, and cuisine. Locals and returnees come together in this over 50-year-old house, advancing towards the goal of "building a new cultural base in Miaoli," creating more touching and joyful experiences for the land, sharing those emotions with every friend who arrives, and looking forward to everyone's participation. Thoughtful owners designed a small courtyard for children to run around, with a small house on the grass for pets to have shelter. Stepping into the Old Home feels like entering Grandpa's era, reminiscent of returning to a cozy, leisurely countryside home. It reminds Marco of his childhood visits to his cousin's grandmother's house in Hukou. By the entrance, there is a wooden chair from elementary school, adorned with driftwood and pine cones, surrounded by green potted plants, making the atmosphere even more vibrant. All the decor you see is crafted by the young team, filled with unexpected creativity.
