Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park Explained

Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park
Native Name:新東糖廠文化園區
Native Name Lang:zh
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Location:Donghe, Taitung County, Taiwan
Type:former sugar refinery

The Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park is a former sugar refinery which has been turned into a multi-purpose park located in Dulan Village, Donghe Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.

History

The culture park used to be a private sugar refinery operating in the region which was built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. During the World War II, the refinery was bombed.[1] After it had ceased to operation in 1991, a group of art workers moved in and revived the building with the help of Taitung County Government. It was then transformed into showrooms and studios.[2]

Architecture

The culture park consists of bed and breakfast, handicraft shop, coffee house etc. It is mostly made of pebbles, steel bars and driftwood.[3]

Events

The culture park regularly holds various events such as live concerts and dances.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park. Xtreme Taiwan. 2 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park. Taitung, Taiwan's Treasure. 14 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park. Medical Travel. 2 December 2016.