Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum Introduction
The Hualien County Stone Sculpture Museum is the first museum in the country dedicated to the theme of stone sculpture. Hualien is renowned for its abundant stone resources, possessing over 90% of Taiwan's stone material, earning it the nickname "The Home of Stone." It is also a treasure trove for artists engaged in stone sculpture. The Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau has developed a unique art style based on mineral resources and talented stone sculptors, organizing the "Stone Sculpture Art Season" every two years, where stone sculptors from around the world gather to exchange ideas and showcase the achievements in stone sculpture culture. The museum features various exhibition areas, including a collection area, a planned display area, a modern stone sculpture area, a traditional stone sculpture area, and an audiovisual area. In addition to regularly exhibiting stone sculpture-related artifacts and data, it occasionally presents special exhibitions in collaboration with domestic and international stone artists. The stone sculpture art displayed in the museum consists of exquisite pieces collected over the years through international stone sculpture art season events. Currently, the museum's collection of large stone sculptures is not only displayed in the open spaces of the Cultural Affairs Bureau park but also throughout the county in public spaces such as stations, scenic spots, important intersections, parks, and schools. Visiting Hualien feels like entering a "Stone Sculpture Tourism City."
