Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin
Kicking off with a jazz piano performance of classic Shanghai oldies by Taipei Philharmonic Opera House, the “Old Scenes, New Vistas—Shanghai Historical Landscapes Photo Exhibition,” jointly organized by Taiwan Museum and Shanghai History Museum, is on display until October 28 on the second-floor corridor of Taiwan Museum. Nearly a hundred old photos of Shanghai and modern photography works are divided into six themes based on aspects such as 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.
China’s largest metropolis—Shanghai—embraces the indigenous cultures brought by new immigrants from all over. (Photo provided by Taiwan Museum)
This photography exhibition is divided into six themes: “The Brilliance of a City,” “Taiwanese in Shanghai,” “Elegant Attire,” “Cuisine from All Regions,” “Diverse Housing,” and “Transportation Through the Ages,” comprehensively showcasing the unique cultural style of Shanghai since its modern opening as a port—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 corners, along with the diverse, innovative, and pragmatic characteristics formed after the reform and opening-up in the 1980s, presenting the unique charm and cultural essence of “Shanghai-style culture.” The specially featured “Taiwanese in Shanghai” section highlights the influence of Taiwanese culture on Shanghai, meeting and adapting to the needs of Shanghai and surrounding areas, while also demonstrating how various cultures can coexist harmoniously in Shanghai.
Shikumen alleyways that carry the memories of Shanghai residents. (Photo provided by Taiwan Museum)
Among the displayed old photos, viewers can see the fashionable attire of Shanghai women in the 1930s, street scenes of Nanjing Road from past decades, the grand occasion of the 13th mass wedding in Shanghai in 1937, and historical images of the opening of the Songhu Railway in 1867. These are contrasted with the enduring charm of Shikumen alleyways still present today, and the dazzling night view of the Nanpu Bridge built in 1991, offering a glimpse of the changes in Shanghai’s landscape shaped by over 160 years of cultural exchange between East and West, and the blending of immigrant cultures.
Fashionable women in Shanghai during the 1930s. (Photo provided by Taiwan Museum)
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