Chang Lian-Chang Saxophone Museum Introduction
**Play and Appreciation Guide** ◼️ **Saxophone Collection** ◼️ Visit the factory to learn about professional manufacturing processes and precision techniques. The museum displays historical artifacts from Mr. Chang Lien-Chang and offers cultural tours, documenting the story of Taiwanese saxophones and conveying Mr. Chang's spirit, while also preserving the saxophone crafted by inventor Adolphe Sax, which has a history of 163 years. In 2010, it was awarded the "Excellent Tourist Factory" by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The factory opens for tours, attracting many visitors and groups from both domestic and international backgrounds. Regular master lectures by saxophone experts, professional band performances, exhibitions, and academic seminars are also held. "Chang Lien-Chang Saxophones" is advancing its 65-year vision towards becoming a century-old enterprise, continuously growing and developing to become a sustainable business that contributes to social development. **Background of Family Growth**: Mr. Chang Lien-Chang was born on December 10, 1913, the fifth in a family of farmers, living in Houli Dunjilin Village. At the age of 21, he married Ms. Hu Luan and had 2 sons and 4 daughters. He started his career in drawing but fled to avoid conscription by the Japanese military, wandering and performing. After Taiwan's restoration, at 32 he entered the musical instrument manufacturing industry and at 35 created the first saxophone in Taiwan, starting the legend of Taiwan as the hometown of the saxophone. Mr. Lien-Chang passed away in January 1986 at the age of 73. **Path to Art and Aesthetic Refinement**: From a young age, Mr. Chang displayed a keen interest and talent in art, undeterred by the customary expectation for males to work in farming at the time. At 13, he studied meticulous painting techniques with a master from Tangshan living in Dajia. Later, he received strict training in painting in Taipei and returned home to pursue it professionally. These experiences deepened Mr. Chang’s aesthetic sensibilities and cultivated his focus and perseverance. **Embracing Music and Immersing in the World of Melodies**: In his youth, Mr. Chang was skilled in literature and passionate about music. He learned to play the trumpet and saxophone from a local man known as "Black India," whose real name has been forgotten, and became enamored with musical instruments. In 1945, Mr. Chang and a group of local music enthusiasts formed a Jazz Band. The members were well-versed in music theory and skilled in performance, causing a sensation in performances across the region. Subsequently, Mr. Chang not only produced instruments but also taught apprentices in the factory to play. Some apprentices went on to study with Mr. Chang Chi-Pan for professional performance. With the advent of television, many musicians in the station came from Houli, leading to the favorable reputation of "Houli produces musicians."
