Shan Pond beside the Cultural Center Introduction
Today in History - 【Shan Pool】 Taiwan's Timber Distribution Center - During the Japanese colonial period, the development of the Alishan timber industry led to a doubling of the population in Chiayi City and rapid prosperity, making it a timber distribution center in Taiwan. The current location of the Chiayi City Cultural Center was once the largest 【Shan Pool】 for timber storage after the completion of the Alishan Railway, which primarily stored cypress wood, hence the name Cypress Pool. The pool area is surrounded by trees, providing a shaded and cool atmosphere, with a gentle breeze carrying the fragrant scent of cypress. It is an ideal spot for relaxation, where one can enjoy fishing like a sage. Nowadays, the Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau actively enriches various activities with arts and cultural events, aiming to inherit the ancient cultural style of Jialu and create a new culture in Chiayi, encouraging community participation in cultural construction, where everyone can appreciate performances and enhance the quality of life in the Chiayi area.
