Jibei Stone Weir Cultural Center Introduction
Next to the dock on Jibei Island is the Jibei Tourist Service Center, which provides accommodations, boat transportation, and tourism information to the public, making it a great place to rest and wait for ferries. On the east side of the visitor center is the Stone Weir Cultural Hall, established to protect the traditional stone weir culture. Penghu is home to the largest number of stone weirs in the world, totaling nearly 600, with almost a hundred located in Jibei, hence it is called the "Hometown of Stone Weirs." Stone weirs are traditional fishing traps, built with piles of stones to form embankments in the intertidal zone, which capture fish during high tide and trap them inside as the tide recedes. The construction of a stone weir requires a collaborative effort from a group of people, who function as the shareholders of the weir. Once built, the order of fishing rights is determined by lot, and those on duty have the right to fish that day. This is one of the most ecologically sustainable fishing techniques, rooted in a system of sharing and cohabitation, making it not only a model of interpersonal assistance but also a fundamental aspect of early social organization in Jibei, carrying significant cultural meaning. Therefore, the "Jibei Stone Weir Cultural Hall" features static displays and multimedia presentations that showcase hundreds of early household utensils, introduce the structure, construction, and fishing methods of stone weirs, enhancing public understanding of stone weirs and serving as a means of technical inheritance.
Jibei Stone Fishery Cultural Center
