Taishan Forest Book House Introduction
The "Taishan Forest Library" (Taishan Indigenous Peoples Cultural Activity Center) is located within the red building in Taishan Cixiu Park. The red brick exterior symbolizes the vitality and passion of Indigenous peoples, surrounded by forests and scenic walking trails, reflecting the Indigenous people's characteristics of coexisting with nature. The Taishan Forest Library features ample natural light on all sides, allowing visitors to enjoy reading in a lush and tranquil environment. A five-minute walk from the library leads to a viewing platform that overlooks the expansive Taishan urban area, and it is only a three-minute drive from Mingzhi Road in Taishan, making it a rare cultural spot in the metropolitan area suitable for family visits. The Taishan Forest Library was planned by the Indigenous Peoples Administration of New Taipei City Government and cooperatively funded through private contributions. Currently, it houses approximately 5,000 books categorized into "Picture Books," "Indigenous Literature," "Children's Literature," "Natural Sciences," "Foreign Language Picture Books," and "Parenting." The library's most precious treasures are many Indigenous children's picture books, including a complete set of Ainu folklore picture books published by the Japanese government, and it is actively collecting Indigenous picture books from around the world, aiming to enrich children's multicultural perspectives and foster aesthetic appreciation through its diverse collection.
