Tree Fire Memorial Paper Museum Introduction
Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, when Cai Lun used tree bark, hemp, and rags to make paper, the technology has evolved, leading to the gradual improvement and refinement of various exquisite types of paper. Mr. Chen Shuhuo, the founder of Changchun Cotton Paper Mill, has been deeply rooted in the business for several decades. Feeling a sense of regret that "paper, which is nurtured in Chinese culture, has not been promoted in the modern era," he vowed to establish a paper museum. After five years of preparation, the Shuhuo Memorial Paper Museum officially opened to the public in October 1995. The first floor is divided into a sales store and a handmade papermaking demonstration factory, selling various contemporary design-related products and regularly launching themed merchandise. The demonstration factory simulates the handmade paper manufacturing process to help visitors understand it. The second floor is currently an exhibition space that accepts exhibition proposals from various sectors. The third floor is a scientific experiment zone about paper, where interactive and sensory experiences allow parents and children to learn about paper. The fourth floor is a papermaking experience area, where everyone can personally make a piece of paper to take home. This area also promotes recycled paper and environmental education, encouraging the conservation of Earth’s resources.
