Cultivation: Practical Operations for Small Museums
By｜Tang Li-fang、Wu Shao-fen
In the town of Huwei stands a Japanese-style wooden house, formerly the residence of the Huwei District Magistrate, estimated to have been built between 1920 and 1923. Over time, due to weathering and a long-term lack of proper maintenance and management, its fate hung in the balance. Fortunately, through the dedicated efforts of committed individuals, the Yunlin Story House was established.
Starting from scratch 16 years ago, through diligent cultivation, it has blossomed into the local cultural center with the highest number of visitors in Taiwan, hailed as the 'Cultural Living Room' with the most authentic Taiwanese flavor. This book features an interview with Ms. Tang Li-fang, recipient of the 2023 Ministry of Culture's Cultural Association Award. She discusses the original intention and implementation methods of 'walking and collecting stories' since the founding, the power of stories, and the gradual construction of Local Studies, Happiness Studies, and Future Studies. This is a real-life case study of Taiwan's most local yet international small museum, a full two-year record detailing every step of its practical implementation.
