Wave 4 — The Comrades : Braised dishes, dumplings, and stories from the military dependents’ villages
Another side of Hsinchu tells a story woven from war, migration, and the pursuit of belonging.
After the war, large numbers of military dependents moved in, and neighborhoods filled with military, civil service, and police housing rapidly took shape. At its peak, Hsinchu City had as many as 47 officially registered military dependents’ villages. These villages were not merely residential spaces—they are living archives of history, witnessing the tides of an era and preserving the collective memories of generations of comrades in fate.
In this fourth installment of the series, we will explore Hsinchu’s dense clusters of military villages and wartime relics—from the “ Liu-Ran Big Chimney ” that transformed into a residential community, to landmarks like the Great Chimney, the Widows’ Building, Jiangong Elementary School (formerly an Army dependents’ school), the Chiang Kai-shek Shrine, Jianmei Road (once a U.S. military village), General Village, and Ligong New Village.
Each of these sites holds the shared memories of people bound by history and circumstance.
Field Visit to Historical Sites
Led by Professor Yuan-Chang Lee, we will walk through Hsinchu’s network of military villages and wartime sites to uncover the human stories and urban transformations behind the buildings.
Interactive Experience
Beyond exploring on foot, we’ll also taste the local flavors and experience the warmth and resilience woven into everyday life.
Cultural Encounter
This isn’t just a historical exploration—it’s a cultural journey into the heart of military village life. Join us as we rediscover Hsinchu through its flavors, landscapes, and stories of comrades in fate.
We warmly invite you to sign up and take part in this immersive experience to explore Hsinchu’s rich layers of multicultural and historical identity.
Date & Time: Oct 26, 2025 (Sunday), 9:00 – 17:00
Meeting point: Liu-Ran Big Chimney (No. 38, Jianmei Rd., East District, Hsinchu City)https://maps.app.goo.gl/dFLEF86cGHRJbhGe7
P.S. Since the meeting point is about 2 km from the campus, no shuttle bus will be provided. You can walk there via the NTHU–NYCU pathway.
Meeting time: October 26, 2025 (Sunday), 9:00 a.m.
Priority: NYCU students
Capacity: Limited to 40 participants
Registration Link : https://forms.gle/ivVu92FjB9m1UAt56
Fee: Free (A deposit of NT$500 is required in advance. It will be refunded upon full participation.)
