Hua Residence Settlement (Zhongshe Village) Introduction
Hua Residence Settlement is one of the more well-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu area. Over 300 years ago, Han people immigrated here, and the ancestors observed the terrain, surrounded by hills, resembling petals surrounding a flower center. They built homes near the flower center (at the top of Shan Zi Wei), thus named "Hua Residence." After Taiwan's retrocession, it was renamed "Zhong She" Village due to its central geographic location among the four villages of Wang-an Township. Due to population outflow, the old houses began to decay, prompting the residents of Hua Residence to establish the "Taiwan Hua Residence Settlement Old House Preservation Association" in 2005, to attract government attention. Subsequently, the Penghu County Government announced it as "Wang-an Hua Residence Settlement" and applied to the Council for Cultural Affairs for registration as an "Important Settlement." Currently, a redevelopment plan is being formulated. Among the ancient houses in Hua Residence, the most eye-catching is the Zeng Family's old house, with its window shaped like a scroll, resembling Microsoft's registered trademark, and the window grilles made of red brick in the shape of the character "Zeng," like a humorous access code. This restoration was funded by the descendants of the Zeng family, honoring their ancestors' legacy, which is commendable. A popular attraction is the quote from the "Brewed Coffee Penghu Edition" advertisement: "Look back, the steps of youth aren't far; look ahead, the flavors of life are even richer; gaze at the truth of life." The sound of a piano accompanies children's laughter, intertwining light and the dancers’ steps, windmills, ancient houses, green trees, and cosmos flowers. The cheerful laughter and shy smiles of youth, the mottled stone walls engraved with history, and ancient houses, along with the blue sea, sky, red flowers, and white waves, all represent Penghu's colors. The advertisement "Canon EOS 650D - Penghu Edition" captures the light and shadow of alleys and ancient houses, seemingly one of the photographer's favorite hunting scenes.
Wang'an Zhongshe
Historical Zhongshe Ancient House
