Taishan Forest Bookstore Introduction
The "Taishan Forest Book House" (Taishan Indigenous Cultural Activity Center) is located within the red building of Taishan Cixiu Park. The exterior of the building, made of red bricks, symbolizes the vitality and enthusiasm of the indigenous peoples. Surrounded by trees and a trail close to nature, it embodies the indigenous characteristic of living in harmony with the environment. The Taishan Forest Book House is designed to allow natural light from all sides, providing a bright and serene setting for visitors to enjoy reading amidst lush greenery. A five-minute walk from the book house leads to a scenic platform where one can overlook the expansive view of Taishan urban area, and it is only a three-minute drive to Mingzhi Road in Taishan, making it a rare cultural hub suitable for family visits in the metropolitan area. The Taishan Forest Book House has been planned by the Indigenous Peoples Administration of New Taipei City Government, with collective efforts from the community to gather books. Currently, there are around 5,000 books categorized into "picture books," "indigenous literature," "children's literature," "natural sciences," "foreign picture books," and "parenting." The most precious treasures in the book house are many indigenous children's picture books, including a complete set of Ainu folk story picture books published by the Japanese government. It is also in the process of collecting indigenous picture books from around the world, with the hope of enriching children's cultural perspectives and cultivating their aesthetic appreciation through the diverse collection.
