Shihgu Cultural Village

　　Covering an area of approximately 5 hectares, Shihgu Cultural Village consists of 16 old warehouses built during the Japanese colonial period. In 2005, Shihgu took over the site and redeveloped it with the concept of revitalizing idle spaces. Under the meticulous planning of internationally renowned designer Liu Kuo-Cheng, the former glory of the Rende Sugar Refinery of the Taiwan Sugar Corporation was brought back to life. It was infused with Shihgu’s uniquely created Taiwanese drum music, transforming it into Asia’s first internationally themed art village dedicated to drumming. The Shihgu Percussion Ensemble has been selected multiple times as a supported arts group in Taiwan and was nominated for the 52nd Grammy Awards in December 2009 with their album “Island of Drums.” Upholding the mission of inheriting and creating traditional music, the ensemble promotes Taiwanese percussion music.

　　Within Shihgu Cultural Village, besides the iconic large chimney, there are 13 main themed facilities, including the Introduction Hall, Drum Museum, Drumming Experience Classroom, Shihgu Vegetable Garden, Small Theater, Water Tank Theater, Chimney Square, Forest Breathing Trail, and Shihgu Blessing Pavilion. Additionally, the cultural village regularly hosts events such as art festivals and drumming competitions, allowing visitors to experience the joy of drumming. There are five percussion performances held daily, enabling guests to enjoy spectacular shows while exploring the grounds. During the Lunar New Year period each year, the Shihgu Drum Ensemble also organizes a series of activities in the village, which are highly entertaining and well worth visiting.

　　Ten Drum Culture Village Must-visit reason: Taiwan’s most renowned drum culture village

　　Rende District [Rende District]