In those days, "String noodles Gantry" was in the area around Mucha Street, and the elders there certainly know well about these histories. Mr. Gao Ming-Chuan, the street magistrate of Mucha Street, was very nice and earnestly answered our questions. He also told us where to find other string noodles workshops, and helped us a lot with our interviews.

1. Could you please tell us what the String noodles Gantry looked like in those days?
At that time, there were many workshops. The string noodles aired here and there were beautifully draped over the poles, on which there were a number of holes (with that, the magistrate showed us how to air the noodles in person), and thus baked in the sun. In the earlier days, the kids liked playing under these string noodles and some kids turn themselves into snowmen by rolling on the ground. Some poor kids would glean and bring home the noodles crumps on the ground, at which the bosses seldom grumbled.

2. Were there any activities concerning the string noodles held in Mucha region?
About several years ago (1993), we held a “String noodles & Fortunate Porker” activity, which was so hilarious that even the Mayor presented himself here. That activity took much time and efforts, what’s more, in the recent years, such activities were without exception co-organized with the Farmers’ Association, so probably we won’t organize such activities any more. What a pity.

3. As the street magistrate, have you ever thought over how to promote such kind of cultural activities?
Sure. For example, we may invite the people to come and watch the string noodles pulling process, and invite the old masters to make performance for the people, but this is a not an easy task, as the old masters are very busy and only Master Liu Qin-Xian is willing do such performance. However, give the opportunity, we will try to promote the culture of Mucha and let more people know about this old Mucha Street.

4. Are there any other string noodles workshops nearby?
Besides the Liu Xie Chang on Mucha Road, there is another on Baoyi Road, and a machine-made noodles factory on Zhinan Road. Another machine-made noodles factory originally located on Mucha Road has moved to a new address. You may visit them one by one to have a look.