Taichung Broadcasting Station Introduction
Play Exploration Guide ◼️ Historical Architecture ◼️ The building with the most windows in Taiwan, Taichung Broadcasting Bureau, was officially inaugurated on May 11 and is located in the Shuìyuán Park in Xingaotown, Taichung City. Appointed by the Government-General of Taiwan, its main focus was on: increasing audience size, assisting broadcasters, and producing and distributing broadcast programs. A radio consultation office was also established at the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau to teach maintenance techniques for radios. (Source: Investigation and Restoration Plan for the Preservation of Taichung Broadcasting Bureau as Historical Architecture) The Taichung Broadcasting Bureau was registered as a historical building by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government in 2002 and holds the record for the building with the most windows, featuring a total of 94 windows designed in various styles to meet different functionalities. From sunrise to sunset, the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau displays different colors and moods, and besides having numerous windows, its exterior is a modern architectural style known as "Over-Style", directly reflecting the historical background it has grown from. More stories and features of the broadcasting bureau await your exploration. BCC Patterns: On the balcony exterior of the second floor of the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau, there are 7 white patterns. Among these, the three in the center clearly show "BCC," while the other four patterns combine Taichung City's emblem and the logo of the China Broadcasting Corporation. City Emblem Introduction: The current emblem used by Taichung City is designed in a symmetrical form resembling the character "中", with a circular shape symbolizing unity; it is a rather succinct design. This emblem was created during the Japanese colonial period in the 10th year of Taisho (1921) to coincide with the completion of the Taichung City Office, and was publicly solicited by the city office (city government) with a total of 2,099 submitted designs, undergoing two rounds of evaluation before being selected. The designer was Nakamura Yomatsu, who was working for the Taipei Railway Engineering Division at the time. Stone Lantern: It is said that this stone lantern was first discovered in Taichung Park, then relocated to its current position at the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau. It is presumed to belong to the former Taichung Shrine. Stone Lantern Introduction: It was originally built by wealthy individuals and dedicated to the shrine. Currently, this stone lantern is well preserved, inscribed with "Established on June 18 of the 7th year of Taisho" and "December 28 of the 5th year of Showa" among other inscriptions. However, due to the 12-year gap between the manufacturing and placement of the lantern, and with the time of abandonment no longer verifiable, it can be described as a "mysterious" stone lantern. Windows: In a small 150 ping space on the first floor of the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau, there are 68 windows. Not only does the broadcasting bureau have many windows, but they also come in various styles, reflecting numerous different aspects as the sun rises and sets. We recommend everyone to follow the sunlight's path and take photos with the windows of the Taichung Broadcasting Bureau, experiencing the changes of light and shadow. These windows and window sills have accompanied the broadcasting bureau for 80 years, and we hope everyone will help preserve this important cultural asset. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-18:00 Address: No. 1, Diàn Tái St., North District, Taichung City Contact Number: 04-22203108 Guided Tours: ■ Yes □ No ■ By appointment Appointment Phone: 04-22203108 Dining Brand: Frog Mexican Restaurant Other: 1935 Radio, "Broadcast Journal"
