Cypress Pond beside the Cultural Center Introduction
On this day in history - 【Shan池】 Taiwan's lumber distribution center. During the Japanese occupation, due to the development of the Alishan lumber industry, the population of Chiayi City doubled and prospered rapidly, becoming a lumber distribution center for Taiwan. The current location of the Municipal Cultural Center was originally a lumber pool named 【Shan池】, constructed after the completion of the Alishan Railway, which was the largest of its kind in East Asia at the time. This lumber pool was used for soaking and storing wood, primarily cypress, thus it was also known as Cypress Pool. The pool is surrounded by trees, providing dense shade, a gentle breeze, and the fragrant aroma of cypress. Anglers enjoy the tranquility of fishing beneath the trees, making it a true leisure paradise. The Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau is actively enriching various activities with arts and culture, hoping to inherit the ancient cultural style of Zhu Luo and create a new culture in Chiayi, with the aim of fostering community participation in cultural construction, allowing everyone to enjoy performances and improve the quality of life in the Chiayi area.
