Lukang Cultural Cradle
Project Narrative
1. Category:
Historical Landmarks
2. Description of Our Community:
Changhua is a traditional industrial county, and there are many factories and some small and medium-sized enterprises. Lukang is Taiwan's strategic township with a history of 300 years, which is situated in Changhua County,northwest of Changhua Plain in Taiwan.
Lukang is located in the center of the western coast of Taiwan. Due to its good harbor conditions, it has become a distribution center in central Taiwan since the middle of the Qing Dynasty and is one of the three major sea ports in Taiwan.
During Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong periods, Lukang witnessed many merchants from suburbs of Lukang port gathered for business and trade, and endless stream of merchant ships and boats, which marked the era of booming Lukang port.
As time goes by, Lukang always tries to preserve the charm of the past. Gradually, through the preservation of the old streets and the maintenance of historical sites, the old streets and lanes of Lukang have become the spiritual destination for modern people to pursue the tradition.
The transportation to Lukang is very convenient. Lukang can be accessed by taking Zhongshan Expressway and then the Changhua Interchange, and Zhanglu Rd. (142 County Road). After arrival in downtown of Lukang, visitors can first go to Wen Wu Temple. It consists of Wenkai Academy, Wenchang Temple and Wu Temple which are laid side by side linearly. It is surrounded by the green area with elegant classical style.
There is a free parking lot, and the tourist service center provides bicycle lease. Thus, this is the first stop to travel historical sites of Lukang.
3. Summary of Our Project:
First, we searched the information about Wen Wu Temple, Lukang to understand the origins, and then came and visited Lukang Wen Wu Temple.
Second, in interview we learned more about the historical allusions of Lukang Wen Wu Temple, and hoped to gain in-depth information by interview with the relatives of Jinshi, Yongjinshi, Wukui, and modern calligraphers.
Besides, we also went to Wen Wu Temple to learn how to introduce its architectural features; and wanted to show them in front of tourists to make them know more about Wenwu Temple not only glance at it.
Through data query, in-depth interviews and practice experience, we experienced many new things. We also deeply understood that the purpose of making Cyberfair project is not only to simply collect data, but also learn the knowledge not included in textbooks.
4. Our Computer and Internet Access
Our main network is provided by our school’s computer classroom. We used the classroom computers. In the project, there is a dedicated line which is connected to Google's Drive via Internet which provides various network services through the server. The network is smooth. Application of the technologies is more stable, faster, and safer, allowing us to collect and learn information at any time.
5. Problems We Had To Overcome:
(1) Problems in writing:
Each one has different skills such as writing, logic thinking and creation. Those who have good writing skills write well and logically. On the contrary, students who have poor writing and thinking abilities have encountered many problems in writing, such as: unorganized, insufficient contents, submission delay, etc. After discussion, the solution is: those who are good at writing provide guidance, the Chinese teacher is invited to revise the essays, and seek an advisor for help. In this way, we can improve our writing skills!
(2) Interview questions:
If we wanted to design a good question, we must first search online or go to the library to borrow relevant books. These contents should include background, work content, etc. of the respondents so the questions should be related to interviewee. Imagined question may make the respondent feel that we do not respect him.
In design of interview questions, we should have clear goals. After design, we assumed 60% contents of one question can be answered. If over 60% contents of one question can be answered, this indicates that the question is feasible and the respondents can also give a generous response. In the interview, we should be aware that the interviewees may ask us back, so we should make full preparation, otherwise it will be embarrassed on that day!
Our Project Sound Bite:
In making this Project Overview, there are several headlines that I can't understand, so I don't know how to write. But after the guidance of teachers and classmates, I have known their scope, and I wrote them. In the guide and visit of Lukang Wen Wu Temple. I have learned a lot new things such as interview with people and guide to visitors........
During the Cyberfair project, we also realized that each team member is indispensable. Each team member has their own strengths. As long as one team member is absent, the whole team may be affected. Although some team members sometimes submitted their essays late, we still tried all the best to help and encourage each other.