Introduction
Where does the name of Hamasen come from?
"Hamasen" was originally a harbor. After the Japanese completed land reclamation in their colonial period, it was formed as the first modern Kaohsiung community.
"Hamasen" is named from the Japanese pronunciation: Hamasen, which means the waterfront line because there were two local coastal railways. It’s called Ha-ma –sing in Taiwanese.
Where is Hamasen? (Printed by Lingjhou)
The history of Hamasen (Before & Now)
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| Takao Post Office in 1913 | Postwar construction of the Gushan post office |
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| Takao Primary School (Built in 1907) | Gushan Elementary School |
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| Linhai Road(Before) | Linhai Road(Now) |
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| Linhai Road(Before) | Linhai Road(Now) |
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| "Kaohsiung Theater" completed in 1921 (Taisho 10) is the first one in the history of cinema in Kaohsiung. The theater was destroyed by USA army in World War II. | Wufu Rd & Shinsin Rd intersection. |
Information resource: Facebook: Takao Renaissance Association Activities of Hamasin |
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The feature activities are organized by Civil Affairs Bureau of Kaohsiung City and Kaohsiung City Government. It are a series of activities vintage oriented in order to attract more visitors.
Information source:
1. http://www.appsms.com.tw/hamasen/Organizers.aspx
2. Picture: Takao Renaissance Association