National Museum of Natural Science Launches 'Hsu Tsang-ze's Lukang Glimpses' Exhibition, Capturing a Small Town's Era Memory
The National Museum of Natural Science has launched the special exhibition 'A Day, A Year, and A Lifetime: Hsu Tsang-ze's Lukang Glimpses'. Through 250,000 negatives, manuscripts, and photographic equipment donated by Hsu Tsang-ze, the exhibition recreates the landscape and era memories of Lukang town from the 1950s to the 1990s.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Zhao Liyan, Taichung, 10th) The National Museum of Natural Science has launched the special exhibition 'A Day, A Year, and A Lifetime: Hsu Tsang-ze's Lukang Glimpses'. Through images, artifacts, and manuscripts, it gazes upon the collective memory and changing times of the small town of Lukang, from the lives of ordinary people and seasonal festivals to life's rituals.
The National Museum of Natural Science issued a press release today, announcing the special exhibition 'A Day, A Year, and A Lifetime: Hsu Tsang-ze's Lukang Glimpses' in collaboration with Changyuan Hospital - Lukang Historical Image Museum. Through images, artifacts, manuscripts, digital interactive displays, and a large-scale walking board game, it leads visitors into the Lukang of the 1950s to 1990s.
Dr. Hsu Cheng-yuan, Honorary Director of the Changyuan Hospital - Lukang Historical Image Museum and son of Hsu Tsang-ze, stated that his father was 'a person who wrote a diary with images,' using his lens throughout his life to document Lukang's cultural landscape and changing times, leaving behind 250,000 negatives, manuscripts, and photographic equipment. The images were donated to the museum in 2007, and the museum has meticulously preserved, maintained, and digitally restored them, allowing their splendor to be revived.
Dr. Huang Wen-shan, Director of the National Museum of Natural Science, said that old negatives can be transformed into eternity, thanking the museum's collection team for their unflinching work on complex rescue operations and lengthy digital restoration. He also thanked Dr. Hsu Cheng-yuan for his trust and entrustment, allowing the museum to share precious cultural memories with more generations through rigorous research, fieldwork, and digital technology translation.
The exhibition entrance recreates the historical image of the old Changyuan Hospital building, incorporating elements like retro window grilles and school blackboards to create a display space full of nostalgia and warmth. A total of 9 exhibition zones are planned, with 'space' and 'time' as the main axes, outlining the unique face of Lukang at different time scales, from daily moments to life's journey, presenting a three-dimensional era trajectory interwoven with family emotions, social changes, and popular culture.
The site also displays precious artifacts collected by Hsu Tsang-ze, including cameras, darkroom equipment, 'Nippon Camera' magazine, and manuscript notes. It also plans oral history videos of Lukang and 3D touch panel experiences for the visually impaired, themed around sites like Tianhou Temple, Longshan Temple, and Jiuqu Lane, guiding audiences of different ages and groups to understand Lukang through multiple senses. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
The National Museum of Natural Science issued a press release today, announcing the special exhibition 'A Day, A Year, and A Lifetime: Hsu Tsang-ze's Lukang Glimpses' in collaboration with Changyuan Hospital - Lukang Historical Image Museum. Through images, artifacts, manuscripts, digital interactive displays, and a large-scale walking board game, it leads visitors into the Lukang of the 1950s to 1990s.
Dr. Hsu Cheng-yuan, Honorary Director of the Changyuan Hospital - Lukang Historical Image Museum and son of Hsu Tsang-ze, stated that his father was 'a person who wrote a diary with images,' using his lens throughout his life to document Lukang's cultural landscape and changing times, leaving behind 250,000 negatives, manuscripts, and photographic equipment. The images were donated to the museum in 2007, and the museum has meticulously preserved, maintained, and digitally restored them, allowing their splendor to be revived.
Dr. Huang Wen-shan, Director of the National Museum of Natural Science, said that old negatives can be transformed into eternity, thanking the museum's collection team for their unflinching work on complex rescue operations and lengthy digital restoration. He also thanked Dr. Hsu Cheng-yuan for his trust and entrustment, allowing the museum to share precious cultural memories with more generations through rigorous research, fieldwork, and digital technology translation.
The exhibition entrance recreates the historical image of the old Changyuan Hospital building, incorporating elements like retro window grilles and school blackboards to create a display space full of nostalgia and warmth. A total of 9 exhibition zones are planned, with 'space' and 'time' as the main axes, outlining the unique face of Lukang at different time scales, from daily moments to life's journey, presenting a three-dimensional era trajectory interwoven with family emotions, social changes, and popular culture.
The site also displays precious artifacts collected by Hsu Tsang-ze, including cameras, darkroom equipment, 'Nippon Camera' magazine, and manuscript notes. It also plans oral history videos of Lukang and 3D touch panel experiences for the visually impaired, themed around sites like Tianhou Temple, Longshan Temple, and Jiuqu Lane, guiding audiences of different ages and groups to understand Lukang through multiple senses. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150610
FAQ
What are the dates for this exhibition?
The article does not specify the exact dates. It was ongoing as of June 10, 2025.
Is there an admission fee?
The article does not mention admission fees. Standard NMNS admission may apply.
Where is the exhibition held?
It is held at the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung.