Jibei Stone Fish Weir Cultural Center Introduction
Next to the pier on Jibei Island is the Jibei Visitor Center, which provides information on accommodations, boat services, and tourist attractions for visitors. 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 preserve the traditional stone weir culture. Penghu is home to the largest number of stone weirs in the world, totaling nearly 600, with almost 100 located on Jibei Island, thus it is known as the "Hometown of Stone Weirs." A stone weir is a traditional fishing trap built in the intertidal zone using stacked stones to create a barrier. During high tide, fish are guided into the stone weir, and when the tide recedes, they become trapped inside. The construction of stone weirs requires a group of people to work together, with each person acting as a shareholder in the stone weir. After completion, a lottery is held to determine the order for the daily patrol and fishing rights. This technique is the most ecologically harmonious way of fishing, embodying a mechanism of sharing and cohabitation. It serves as a model of interpersonal assistance and was the foundation of early social organization in Jibei, holding significant cultural meaning. Therefore, the "Jibei Stone Weir Cultural Museum" features static displays and multimedia presentations, showcasing hundreds of early household artifacts, explaining the structure, construction, and fishing methods of stone weirs to enhance public understanding and serve as a means of passing down this traditional knowledge.
Jibei Stone Weir Cultural Center
