The “Sixth Fuel Factory Cultural Park” stands as one of the few remaining WWII relics well-preserved in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It is slated for transformation into a Cultural Park and is expected to be fully accessible to the public by 2026 under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu City. Dr. Wen-Shu Lai, Director at the Institute of Applied Arts of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), has been devoted to the “Hsinchu Living Museum” Project for years. According to Dr. Lai, rooted in the philosophy of the “Living Museum,” this project represents the university’s social responsibility. Although the process from awakening identification to cultural inheritance is challenging, it remains immensely valuable.
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The community design, which is based on the view that species of bats and chickens are not unilaterally controlled by humans but are learning partners in accordance with ethical principles based on permaculture philosophy, was highly praised. Programs such as using technology to care chickens from a wellness perspective, such as smart poultry houses, and teaching that bats live intertwined with their environment all seem to promote a perspective beyond anthropocentrism that is called for at present. We hope that the university will continue to disseminate its activities both in the country and abroad and give an impact on museums and other natural and scientific communities.