Qingshui District Rural Museum Introduction
Entering the Rural Cultural Museum feels like stepping into a time tunnel, revisiting the simplicity of childhood and returning to a rich, community-oriented agricultural society. The establishment of the museum began at the end of 1990, with news being published in various newspapers and extensive promotion by local offices and agricultural group leaders, resulting in enthusiastic responses from farmers. They provided numerous precious and rare traditional farming tools and items from rural life, some of which can be classified as antique artifacts, offered to us free of charge, which deeply moved us. These well-preserved farming tools and daily necessities testify to the extraordinary wisdom and pioneering spirit of our ancestors. In June 1991, the museum was successfully established, covering an area of 270 square meters, with 152 enthusiastic individuals donating 1,104 items related to rural life and culture. The exhibits are categorized into 17 types based on their use and traditional customs, including production tools, household items, hall supplies, tools for agricultural side jobs, bedroom items, fishing tools, kitchen utensils, dining room supplies, land preparation tools, rice transplanting tools, tilling and weeding tools, harvesting tools, transportation tools, irrigation tools, and herbal tools. The content fully reflects the evolution of rural culture in the past, creating an impression for future generations and visiting guests that they have stepped into a time tunnel. It evokes a sense of gratitude for the hard work of our ancestors and their contributions to society, highlighting the dedication to developing agriculture, while also contrasting the history of agricultural tools and daily life from ancient times to the present.
