Flower House Settlement (Zhongsha Village) Introduction
Hua Residence is one of the best-preserved traditional settlements in the Penghu area. More than 300 years ago, Han settlers immigrated here, observing the terrain surrounded by hills, resembling petals encircling the flower's heart. They cultivated land and built houses near the flower's heart (Mount Zaiwei) and thus named it "Hua Residence." It is geographically located in the center of the four villages of Wangan Township and has been renamed "Zhongsha" village. Due to the outflow of the local population, the ancient houses began to deteriorate. In 2005, the Hua community established the "Taiwan Hua Residence Ancient House Preservation Association" to draw government attention. Subsequently, the Penghu County Government announced it as "Wangan Hua Residence" and further applied to the Cultural Affairs Council to register it as an "Important Settlement". Currently, plans for further development are under consideration. Among the ancient houses in Hua Residence, the most eye-catching is the Zeng Family's ancient house with window frames shaped like scrolls, reminiscent of Microsoft's registered trademark, and the red brick window lattice forming the character "Zeng," intriguing like a password for booting up. This was funded and restored by the descendants of the Zeng family to preserve their ancestral heritage, earning respect. A popular spot featured in the advertisement "Browan Coffee Penghu Edition" states, "Look back, the footsteps of youth are not far; look ahead, the flavors of life are even richer; gaze upon the truth of life." The sounds of piano accompany children's laughter, with light and dancers' steps intertwining amidst windmills, ancient houses, green trees, and Tithonia diversifolia. The cheerful laughter and shy smiles of youth, the mottled stone walls engraved with history, along with the blue sea, blue sky, red flowers, and white waves, all embody the colors of Penghu. The advertisement "Canon EOS 650D - Penghu Edition" features the interplay of light and shadow in alleyways and ancient houses, showcasing one of the favorite scenes sought by photographers.
A corner of Huazhai Settlement
Historic Zhongshe Ancestor Hall
