Hua Residence Settlement (Zhongshe Village) Introduction
Hua Residence is one of the most well-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu region. Over 300 years ago, Han immigrants settled here, observing the topography surrounded by hills, resembling petals around a flower's center, which led to the cultivation of land and construction of houses near the center (at the top of Shanzaiwei), thus named "Hua Residence." After Taiwan's retrocession, it was renamed "Zhongshe" Village due to its geographic position in the center of the four villages in Wang'an Township, the main island. Due to outmigration, the historical houses became increasingly dilapidated, prompting the residents of Hua Residence to establish the "Taiwan Hua Residence Historical House Preservation Association" in 2005 to draw government attention. Subsequently, it was announced by the Penghu County Government as the "Wang'an Hua Residence Settlement" and further applied for recognition as an "Important Settlement" by the Council for Cultural Affairs. Currently, a redevelopment plan is being drafted. Among the cluster of historical houses in Hua Residence, the most prominent is the Zeng Family's ancient residence, featuring window shapes reminiscent of a scroll, akin to Microsoft's registered trademark, along with window grilles made of red bricks in the shape of the character "Zeng," humorously resembling a login password. This restoration has been financed by the descendants of the Zeng family and is admirable for preserving their ancestor's heritage. The attraction point, "Look back, the footsteps of youth are not far; look ahead, the flavor of life is even more fragrant; gaze towards the truth of life" – from the "Barrow Coffee Penghu Chapter" advertisement. The sound of piano accompanies children's laughter, as light and dancers' movements intertwine, with windmills, ancient houses, green trees, and cosmos flowers representing the colors of Penghu: the vibrant laughter and shy smiles of youth, the mottled stone walls etched with history, azure seas, blue skies, red flowers, and white waves. The advertisement "Canon EOS 650D - Penghu Chapter" showcases the light and shadow in alleys and the文字窗 of ancient houses, indicating that this is one of the photographer's favorite scenes to capture.
Wang'an Community
Traditional Zhongshe Ancient House
