Research Topic

     Walking in zigzagging Lukang Nine-turns Lane, by raising the head, we can see the platform across the long lane. It is the well-known Shi-yi Building. The Pao Ma building connects three houses. Shi-yi Building is the mansion of the rich businessman of Ching Chang Company in Lukang and in the past, it was the place where the literati recited the poems and joined in night banquets. “Shi-yi” of Shi-yi Building refer to “playing instruments, chess, reciting poetry, drinking, painting, flower appreciation, moon gazing, playing games, smoking and tea tasting”. Many literati met in the place to recite the poems, taste the tea and appreciate the moon……

( Pictures are cited from “blog of Teacher Yan-yu Chuang” )

     In order to allow more people to further recognize Shi-yi Building, we plan research directions of past, present and future:

I. Past

  1. To discover architectural characteristics of Shi-yi Building.

  2. To study history of Family Chen of Shi-yi Building.

  3. To explore the important literati who have recited the poems and participated in night banquets.

II. Present

  4. To recognize current situation of Shi-yi Building.

III. Future

  5. To explore restoration plan and prospect.

     In the following, we will explore history and building of Shi-yi Building by reviewing data and special figure interview. Through explanation of historic interest and analysis of questionnaires, we expect more people to obtain historical significance of Shi-yi Building.

( Pictures are made by the team members. )