A tunnel of time crafted from a hundred photos offers a sweeping view of Shanghai's historical charm.

Written/Compiled and Reported by Chen Guanxin, MOOK Travel Life Network

Kicking off with a jazz piano performance of classic Shanghai tunes by Taipei Philharmonic Opera House, the “Old Photos, New Scenes—Visual Exhibition of Shanghai’s Historical Landscapes,” jointly organized by Taiwan Museum and Shanghai History Museum, runs until October 28 on the second-floor corridor of the Taiwan Museum. Nearly a hundred old photos of Shanghai and modern photography works are divided into six themes based on clothing, food, housing, and transportation. These include the opening of the Songhu Railway, stylish women and mass weddings in the 1930s, and the night view of Shanghai’s Nanpu Bridge in the 1990s, guiding viewers through a time tunnel to witness Shanghai’s modern elegance and evolution.

This photography exhibition is divided into six themes: “The Brilliance of a City,” “Taiwanese in Shanghai,” “Elegant Attire,” “Cuisine from All Corners,” “Diverse Dwellings,” and “Progressive Transportation,” comprehensively showcasing the unique cultural style of Shanghai since its opening as a treaty port in modern times—characterized by inclusiveness and the pursuit of excellence. In addition, as China’s largest immigrant city, Shanghai embraces the indigenous cultures brought by newcomers from all regions. Coupled with the diverse, innovative, and pragmatic characteristics formed after the reform and opening-up in the 1980s, it presents the unique charm and cultural essence of “Shanghai-style culture.” The exhibition also features a special section titled “Taiwanese in Shanghai,” highlighting the influence of Taiwanese culture on Shanghai, meeting and adapting to the needs of Shanghai and surrounding areas, and demonstrating how various cultures can coexist harmoniously in Shanghai.

Among the exhibited old photos, one can see the fashionable attire of Shanghai women in the 1930s, street scenes of Nanjing Road from the last century, the grandeur of the 13th mass wedding in Shanghai in 1937, and historical images of the opening of the Songhu Railway in 1867. Contrasted with the enduring charm of Shikumen alleyways and the dazzling night view of Shanghai’s Nanpu Bridge built in 1991, one can glimpse the changes in Shanghai’s appearance after more than 160 years of blending Eastern and Western cultures and the fusion of immigrant cultures.

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