Victory Village - General's House Introduction
Pingdong Shengli New Village was a group of Japanese-style buildings received from Japan after World War II. Each courtyard showcases different beauty based on the owners' preferred plants and styles. After the Republic of China government came to Taiwan, this place served as an important officer's quarters for the military. With the Ministry of National Defense's reform plans for military dependents' housing, many areas faced reconstruction and demolition. However, thanks to the efforts of the Pingtung County government, 71 of these Japanese-style buildings were preserved, testifying to an era where mutual emotions deepened due to the displacements caused by war. Under the bright sunlight, these 71 houses exude a strong sense of military dependents' village, connecting with the memories of all the villagers, perpetuating their legacy. Among them, the General's House is a one-and-a-half-story Japanese-style building, featuring a black eaves and pebble-stone stairs; it has a Japanese corridor and traditional Taiwanese earthen gray walls. This house embodies the history that has been passed down through generations, witnessing the comings and goings of people. Today, the General's House no longer houses generals, but it has transformed to present the beautiful stories of the past, recounting the memories of Pingtung's military dependents' village, allowing the unique brilliance of this village to continue to shine here.
