Jibei Stone Cultural Center Introduction
Next to the dock on Jibei Island, there is the Jibei Visitor Center, which provides accommodations, boat rides, and tourism information to the public. It is also a good place to rest and wait for ferry departures. On the east side of the visitor center is the Stone Weir Cultural Museum, established to protect the traditional stone weir culture. Penghu is home to the highest number of stone weirs in the world, nearly 600 in total, with about a hundred located on Jibei, hence it is known as the "Hometown of Stone Weirs." A stone weir is a traditional fishing trap built from stacked stones in the intertidal zone, which captures fish during high tide and traps them during low tide. The construction of stone weirs requires a group of people to work together, functioning like shareholders of the weirs. After completion, they draw lots to determine the order of duty, granting the ones on duty the rights to patrol and fish that day. This method is considered one of the most ecologically friendly fishing techniques, embodying a mechanism of sharing and coexistence. It not only serves as a model for interpersonal assistance but also forms the foundation of the early social organization of Jibei, holding significant cultural meaning. Therefore, the Jibei Stone Weir Cultural Museum features both static displays and multimedia presentations, showcasing hundreds of early household items and introducing the structure, construction, and fishing methods of stone weirs to enhance public understanding and facilitate the transmission of this technique.
Jibei Stone Weir Cultural Center
