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Tong-rong Primary School (2013 CyberFair Project ID 7418)
Taiwan,
Chia-yi County,
Minhsiung
Official Status:
Final Project: Ready for Judging
Teacher:
Category: 6. Historical Landmarks
We estimate 8 student(s) from 10 to 12 will work on this entry.
Description of Our Community: Minsyong, known as “Ta-ba” (transliterated from Taiwanese) in the past, is in the north of Chiayi downtown, and therefore has fairly convenient transportation. It is noted for its various produce, specialties, colorful history as well as historical sites. Hoanya, a tribe of Taiwanese plains aborigines, used to base the place as their tribe center. In 1920, Japanese government established Chiayi as a shire, Minsyong as a borough, and changed the name “Ta-ba” into Minsyong, for the officials thought the original was not presentable. Nowadays, Minsyong is an education heavyweight with the most number of universities in Taiwan, including National Chung Cheng University (NCCU), National Chiayi University (NCU), and Wufeng University (WFU). Minsyong arguably fosters rich culture, intelligent minds and being the home to some well-preserved historical sites, picturesque views, and distinctive buildings, which are known as “the eight wonders of Minsyong”. They are Chiayi Performing Arts Center, the Jade Pond of NCCU, Radio Taiwan International Minsyong Branch, Chiyi Alcohol Museum, Great Master Temple, The Haunted House of Minsyong, Treasure Forest Temple and Hutoubei Scenic Area.
Project Description: Built under the colonial rule of Japan, Minsyong Broadcast Center used to spread propaganda towards countries in South-East Asia and the coastal areas of China, aiming to pave the way for Japanese Empire’s southern expansion. Starting in 1938, the construction included signal-pumping machines, transformer station and dormitories, also with two T-shaped signal towers measuring 206 meters in height, which eventually became a distinctive landmark of Minsyong for their breathtaking appearances. At that time, the Japanese government had been allocating a large budget three years in a row for this building, primarily for military use though. Coming into full operation on September 28th, 1940, Minsyong Broadcast Center, five years later, shifted gear from creating propaganda for Japan to spreading political messages towards mainland China, as Taiwan was decolonized and taken over by the government of ROC. Throughout the past 70 years, it has stood the test of 9/21 and 10/22 earthquakes, towering over Chianan Plain without any structural reinforcement. It was not until 1999 that the pubic was allowed to go inside and take a closer look at what had been veiled for years. Eager to get a look-in of the vacuum tube prized at five million-ish dollars thirty years ago? Or the bullet holes on the only existing transmitter that was built during WWII. Let’s explore Minsyong Broadcast Center, which not only sees the development of broadcast in Taiwan from alpha to omega, but makes to the list of “Eight Wonders of Minsyong” in a local poll!