Bamboo Museum Introduction
Nantou County is rich in bamboo resources, with bamboo forests widely distributed. During the Japanese colonial period, the southeastern area of Linpi Township, due to its beautiful and lush Moso bamboo groves, was named Zhushan. In 1974, the government established a bamboo processing zone in the Yanping area of Zhushan to promote the bamboo industry. In 1987, the former Council for Cultural Affairs (now the Ministry of Culture) commissioned Professor Jiang Shao-ying to plan and establish the Bamboo Art Museum to showcase the cultural characteristics of various counties and cities. It opened on May 29, 1988, as the first local museum of its kind in the country. The establishment of the Bamboo Art Museum aims to highlight traditional and modern bamboo crafts, symbolizing the inheritance and flourishing of bamboo culture. Starting from September 10, 2011, the museum relocated from the basement of the Cultural Affairs Bureau to the first floor, occupying an area of about 503 square meters. The entrance features floor projections, interactive computer games, and bamboo instrument experiences. Inside the museum, there are permanently displayed areas for bamboo sculptures and weaving, agricultural and fishing tools, modern bamboo crafts, outdoor utensils, wedding celebration items, bamboo architecture and transportation, as well as bamboo houses and furniture. Additionally, there is a special exhibition area that hosts thematic activities and provides a platform for bamboo artists to showcase their creations. Furthermore, the museum enriches bamboo-related documentation and information and has added audiovisual media and audio guide systems. Whether locals or visitors from afar, everyone can experience an intellectual journey through the exquisite presentations of the museum, appreciating the integration of tradition and modernity, and the rich depth of bamboo art.
