by Grace, Student
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages' University Social Responsibility Practice Program, "OUR TOWN Community Sustainable Cross-Domain Collaborative Platform Project," includes five community activities. Among these, the "Culture and History Innovative Community" held a lecture on Saturday, October 21st. We invited local cultural and historical researcher, Mr. Liao Te-tsung (also as Kenny Liaw) to our campus. He explained the transformation of Zuoying Old Fengshan City from its "historical past" to its "present appearance," covering aspects such as "settlement development," "population migration," "folklore," and "nature harmony - feng shui." (風水 in Chinese) This provided participants with a more comprehensive understanding of Zuoying's stories.
Mr. Liao opened the lecture with a focus on the development of the old town's settlements, emphasizing the historical context from the Ming Zheng period to the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese colonial era. Using a chronological approach, participants learned about the reasons why the ancient city wall was built twice in the Qing Dynasty and how these relate to the must-visit Zuoying attraction, the Lotus Pond. The lecture delved into the functions and values of the site during its historical periods and introduced the community's transformation and its impact on the surrounding environment. With practical examples and events, the lecture guided the members to explore the historical changes and development of the Zuoying area more deeply.
The host introduced the activity and the identity of the lecturer at the beginning
Mr. Liao Te-tsung, a researcher in literature and history, explained in detail using a briefing report
Participants listened carefully to what the speaker shared and took systematic notes
At the end of the event, the speaker took a group photo with the participants and members of the planning team
