Jibeishi Cultural Museum Introduction
Next to the pier on Jibei Island, there is the Jibei Tourist Service Center, which provides visitors with information on accommodation, boat transportation, and tourist attractions; it is also a good place to rest and wait for ferry services. On the eastern side of the tourist center is the Stone Weir Cultural Hall, established to protect the traditional stone weir culture. Penghu is known for having the most stone weirs in the world, with nearly 600 in total, and Jibei Island has nearly a hundred, earning it the title of "hometown of stone weirs." The stone weir is a traditional fishing trap located in the intertidal zone, built using stacked stones to create a barrier. During high tide, fish are guided into the stone weir, and during low tide, they are trapped inside. Building a stone weir requires a group of people to work together, who act as the stockholders of the weir. Once completed, a lottery is held to determine the order of use, and the one on duty has the fishing rights for that day. This is a fishing technique that is most in harmony with natural ecology, based on a mechanism of sharing and symbiosis, serving not only as a model of interpersonal assistance but also as the foundation of Jibei's early social organization, holding significant cultural importance. At the Jibei Stone Weir Cultural Hall, there are static displays and multimedia video presentations showcasing hundreds of early living tools, introducing the structure, construction, and fishing methods of stone weirs to enhance public understanding and serve as a means of cultural transmission.
