Sugi Pond Next to the Cultural Center Introduction
On this day in history - 【Shan Chi】 Taiwan's timber distribution center - During the Japanese occupation, due to the development of the Alishan timber industry, the population of Chiayi City doubled and prospered rapidly, becoming Taiwan's timber distribution center. The current site of the Chiayi Municipal Cultural Center was once the largest timber reservoir in East Asia after the completion of the 【Shan Chi】 Alishan Railway, which was established to soak and store timber, predominantly cypress, thus it was also known as Cypress Pool. The pool is surrounded by trees, providing a shady canopy and refreshing breezes, with the aroma of cypress wafting through the air. It is a perfect spot for fishing, reminiscent of the joy of fishing in the Weishui River. Today, the Chiayi City Cultural Bureau actively enriches its various activities through arts and culture, aiming to inherit the literary traditions of Zhu Luo and create a new culture in Chiayi, with the goal of involving the entire community in cultural construction and enhancing the quality of life in the Chiayi region through appreciation of performance activities.
