Huashan 1914 Creative Park Introduction
Huashan 1914 Creative Park was originally the Taipei Brewery, established by the Japanese in 1914. It started as a sake production facility, later becoming known as the Taipei Brewery, and is now recognized as one of Taipei's designated historic sites. The name of the Huashan Cultural and Creative Park comes from the Qing Dynasty period when it was called Sanbanqiao Village, Dazhuwei. In 1922, during the Japanese colonial period, the Governor-General of Taiwan abolished the old names of Taipei's villages, renaming it "Huashan Town." The name "Huashan" was derived from the first Governor-General of Taiwan during the Japanese colonial era, Kabayama Sukenori. At that time, Huashan Town included government units such as the Taipei City Hall (now the Executive Yuan), Huashan Freight Station, and the Taipei Brewery, and was a region planned and developed under the urban planning of Taipei during the Japanese rule. During the era of the Nationalist government, the name "Huashan" was adopted and remains in use today. After 1999, Huashan Cultural and Creative Park has become a venue for cultural activities such as art exhibitions and music performances, open to the arts community, non-profit organizations, and individuals. In addition, the park features several restaurants, shops, and galleries, and has hosted numerous cultural events. Old buildings have been renovated, and installation art has been set up to attract visitors for sightseeing and photography; there is also a large grassy area behind the park for picnics and recreational activities.
