Old House Cultural and Creative Park Introduction
The old home belongs to everyone. This is a 50-year-old house, passed down by Grandpa Chen to his son and grandson. Chen Peng-wen, a graduate student in the Film Directing Program at Taipei National University of the Arts and the owner, returned home after seven years away and renovated the old house, which had been idle for over 20 years, transforming it into "The Old Home" for public operations. Initially, when his father learned of his plan to return, he was eager to demolish the partitions in the old house, but fortunately, he was stopped in time, preserving most of the original layout from Grandpa's era. Subsequently, a group of passionate and visionary young teams joined in, starting a dream together aimed at the new operations and heartfelt experiences. They gathered various talents from friends and family in the fields of film, education, art, music, and cuisine, bringing together locals and returnees in this over-50-year-old house, advancing towards the goal of "creating a new cultural and artistic base in Miaoli," generating more inspiration and joy for the land, and sharing these feelings with every visitor while looking forward to everyone's participation. The thoughtful owners designed a small courtyard for children to run around, and the little house on the grass serves as a shelter for pets brought by guests. Stepping into the Old Home feels like entering Grandpa's era—a cozy, relaxed, and comfortable place reminiscent of visiting a countryside relative's home. It reminds Marco of his childhood visits to his cousin's grandmother's house in Hukou. Beside the entrance are wooden chairs from elementary school, adorned with driftwood and pine cones, surrounded by green potted plants, adding to the vibrant greenery. All the decorations visible were crafted by the hands of the young team, each corner overflowing with unexpected creativity.
