Six Waves of Migration × Hsinchu Grand Tour
Six Waves of Migration × Hsinchu Grand Tour
Hsinchu’s history is a rich tapestry woven by generations of immigrants. From the indigenous Taokas and Atayal peoples to early Han settlers(Hokkien and Hakka), Japanese colonial-era urban planners, post-war mainland Chinese migrants, and the influence of U.S. military presence—each era has left its mark. More recently, the city has been shaped by a wave of new immigrants from across Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and beyond, driven by technological advancements.
Through the lens of six waves of immigration, this event series will explore how Hsinchu evolved into the city it is today and what the future may hold.
➤ Event Information:
📍 Meeting Point: Guangfu Campus, 8:30 AM, next to the Grand Auditorium
🎓 Priority: Open to NYCU students
👥 Capacity: Limited to 30 participants
💰 Fee: Free (A deposit of NT$500 is required in advance. It will be refunded upon full participation.)
Liberal Arts College SPEC x Arts Center Presents
A Journey Through Time: Exploring Hsinchu’s Immigration History
📌 First Wave Event: Developer— The Grand Development of Northern Taiwan
| (Tamsui Subprefecture Office and City) Date & Time: April 19, 2025 (Saturday), 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Embark on our inaugural journey through the venerable old town of Hsinchu. This event offers a meticulously guided tour through the historic Central Market and selected sections of the Bamboo Fort, coupled with an immersive culinary workshop. Participants will traverse the entire expanse of the Brick Fortress and gain profound insights into the developmental legacy of the Tamsui Subprefecture. In addition, the tour features an on-site visit to the relics and models of the former Tamsui Subprefecture Office, and an exploration of significant historical landmarks—including the North Drum Tower, Yingxi Gate, Pinghe Street, Dark Alley, the East Gate of Bamboo City, Kaitai Fudi, Dongning Temple, and the ancient moat—that collectively illuminate the rich tapestry of Northern Taiwan’s past. |
📌 Second Wave Event: Pioneers— Preserved Mustard Greens in the Great Zhúqiàn Region
(Exploring the Frontier Beyond the Historic City Walls)
Date & Time: May 17, 2025 (Saturday), 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Following our first journey into the heart of Hsinchu’s old city, we now invite you to venture deeper into the Guanxi region to explore the rich Hakka heritage of the greater Zhúqiàn area — a legacy of cultivation, scholarship, and resilience..
📌 Third Wave Event: Guardians — A Day as an Atayal
| Ethnic Groups: Atayal, Han Chinese, Japanese Date & Time: Sep 27, 2025 (Saturday), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Link: 📍 Field Exploration of Historical Sites Led by Professor Yuan-Chang Li, we will visit Jianshi Elementary School, the Atayal Cultural Museum, Jianshi Township Office, the local police station, and the Presbyterian Church—gaining insights into the Atayal people’s history, education, and ways of preserving their cultural heritage. |
📌 Fourth Wave Event: Comrades — Braised dishes, dumplings, and stories from the military dependents’ villages
Ethnic Groups: Mainlander, Japanese, Hakka, Indigenous, American
Date & Time: Oct 26, 2025 (Sunday), 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Another side of Hsinchu tells a story woven from war, migration, and the pursuit of belonging. After the war, large numbers of military dependents moved in, and neighborhoods filled with military, civil service, and police housing rapidly took shape. At its peak, Hsinchu City had as many as 47 officially registered military dependents’ villages. These villages were not merely residential spaces—they are living archives of history, witnessing the tides of an era and preserving the collective memories of generations of comrades in fate.
In this fourth installment of the series, we will explore Hsinchu’s dense clusters of military villages and wartime relics—from the “ Liu-Ran Big Chimney ” that transformed into a residential community, to landmarks like the Great Chimney, the Widows’ Building, Jiangong Elementary School (formerly an Army dependents’ school), the Chiang Kai-shek Shrine, Jianmei Road (once a U.S. military village), General Village, and Ligong New Village.
Each of these sites holds the shared memories of people bound by history and circumstance.
.📌 Fifth Wave Event: Integrators (Spring 2026)— The Science City of the Science Park
Ethnic Groups: Technologists, People from Various Provinces, Japanese, International Communities
Date & Time: Spring 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
📌 Sixth Wave Event: Newcomers (Spring 2026)— At Hukou, One Family from Across the Seas
Ethnic Groups: Hakka, Mainlanders, Southeast Asian Communities
Date & Time: Spring 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
💎 Earn Liberal Arts Credits!
This event counts as 2 hours under the "Community Activities" category. Completing the assigned task within the deadline will grant 3 hours recorded in the Student Learning Portfolio.
📖 More details: https://reurl.cc/Q5qD5q
🔑 Unlock the key pieces of Hsinchu’s history—join us on this journey through time! ✨
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