Lantau Village Folk Culture Museum Introduction
The museum is located within the Elderly Wellness Activity Center, which features a hall on the first floor for local residents to engage in recreational activities such as karaoke. It also includes a gym and a meeting room, making it a multifunctional activity center. The exhibition hall is situated on the second floor and aims to showcase "how the inhabitants of Qimei Island have effectively utilized local materials to meet their daily needs in a harsh natural environment over the years." The exhibits cover various aspects including cooking utensils, tableware, food, clothing, architecture, settlements and living spaces, local cultures and histories, folk festivals, and Qimei herbal plants. The goals set for the museum not only aim to use culture as a cornerstone for tourism and invigorate the local economy, but also to preserve and promote traditional culture, serve as an excellent site for environmental education, enhance the cultural awareness of residents, enrich Qimei's tourism resources, and develop local cultural industries, making it a cultural hub for residents to live and interact. The museum's space includes exhibition rooms, a digital experience zone, and a DIY creation area. After its opening, a series of artifacts such as elegant stone relics, tiles from the Japanese occupation period, and traditional toys will be displayed, highlighting the characteristics of Taiwan's ancient island artifacts. Additionally, the museum is equipped with computer facilities, allowing the public to access domestic and international information and activities online at any time. In the future, it will also develop towards integrating Qimei's cultural features with the role of a tourism center. 【Recommended visit duration】 1 hour.
