West Bopiliao Historic Block

Starting from the past and present of the Red House, this publication wanders through the inner and outer worlds of Ximending, Bangka, and Kanan. It captures the revitalization of spaces, the local strength of communities, and the flourishing of people and life, creating a carrier for the living memories of Wanhua.

The fourth issue, themed 'Wanhua Development Guide,' begins with the concept of 'old.' It asks: Is 'old' a matter of time? A scent? Or a life force intertwined with a place? Through this curated print exhibition, the stories and spirit of Wanhua's traditional shops and artisans are presented. It records not just the continuation of business names, but the trajectory of local culture and the life attitudes passed down through generations.

Language is not a tool used to "describe a place," but is the place itself. The sixth issue of "WEST HIGH" takes "Wanhua-ese" as its core proposition. This is not an actual language found in a dictionary, but rather a "linguistic state" that we attempt to articulate as it gradually emerges from local life, capturing the "Wanhua-style tacit understanding" achieved through body language, eye contact, and hidden nuances that transcend specific dialects. This is a curated exhibition on paper about understanding and listening, inviting readers to hear how Wanhua tells its own story in a way that cannot be summarized by a single narrative.