Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park

The Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park (Chinese: 新東糖廠文化園區; pinyin: Xīndōng Táng Chǎng Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a former sugar refinery which has been turned into a multi-purpose park located in Dulan Village, Donghe Township, Taitung County, Taiwan.

Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park
新東糖廠文化園區
Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park
Taiwan
LocationDonghe, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates22°52′20.4″N 121°13′33.0″E
TypeFormer sugar refinery

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.[2] 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.[2]

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See also

References
  1. "Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park". Xtreme Taiwan. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  2. "Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park". Taitung Taiwan's Treasure. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  3. "Sintung Sugar Factory Culture Park". Medical Travel. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
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