Fenglin Principal Dream Factory Introduction
This building, located at No. 16 Minsheng Street in Fenglin, features a striking wooden structure. During the Japanese colonial period, it served as the official residence of the Fenglin Branch Office and was once the residence of Zhang Qilang, the first principal of Fenglin Junior High School. In the early days, many residents of Fenglin dedicated themselves to education in Taiwan, with over ninety serving as principals, making it one of the towns with the highest density of elementary school principals in the country, earning it the nickname "Hometown of Principals." Due to a lack of inhabitants, the building had nearly fallen into ruin, but to preserve and commemorate Fenglin's excellent academic tradition, the local community, with government support, repaired it in 2004, naming it the "Principal Dream Factory." Today, this facility serves as an open reading space, providing students with a life education classroom. The "life education classroom" refers to a broader form of education beyond traditional school settings, aiming to bring children out of schools to learn knowledge about nature and life, in addition to textbook knowledge. A group of enthusiastic volunteers manages the environment, designs learning activities, and provides guided tours for visitors. People who come here not only gain a deeper understanding of Fenglin's cultural history but also experience the passion and vitality of Taiwanese communities.
