When you come to the Lu-Kang Folk Arts Museum, you can see many beautiful scenery, such as little lake, little stream, water fall, pavilions and many beautiful willows around the pond. Now, Let’s take a clear look at the process of establishment of the museum!
The origin of the foundation
There is an old saying in Taiwan『1st Fu、2nd Lu、3rd Meng-Jia』. The 2nd Lu means Lu-Kang, which was one of most important town of culture in Taiwan history. History researchers called the 4th period of the Taiwan Culture『Lu-Kang Period』.It was from 1684A.D. to 1842 A.D. On Nov.10 in 1973, Mr.Gu zheng-fu and his elder brother, decided to donate their house to the society in order to promote the Chinese culture, preserve historic relics, develop tourism, encourage the local teenagers to study. Besides, they set a culture foundation of Lu-Kang Folk Arts Museum.
The Process of Establishment
The foundation was formed on April, 1973. Mr. Lin wei-zen, the principal of Chin-Cheng High School, was hired to charge the affairs of the foundation. He invited local scholars to form the committee of the foundation. In the end of the same year, a good library was also ready for the local people to study. The library was formal unveiled on Nov. 10 in 1973.
Statue of Mr. Koo