Features of Collection
- Thirty main features of the Lukang Folk Arts Museum The abode of Chen-Fu Koo A gorgeous baroque architecture said to be the most appealing house in Taiwan.
- A combination of Fukienese and western style of architecture
- calligraphy and painting works by the Lukang elderly, the Lukang literati spirit, masterpieces of calligraphy works.
- As a part of the museum, KuFeng Lou is a Fukienese style old house with typical three entrances The only four imported goods (of a bygone era): a rare, delicate copper bed bought by the Koo family from Japan during the Expo held at the Japanese Ruling Period.
- The Red Bed decorated in amazingly delicate wooden carvings , a classic work by Zhejiang artisan.
- Museum possesses the only complete and well-preserved “opium smoking kit”.
- The Achiote, Calocedrus formosana, Pterocarpus indicus furniture in the International Conference Hall are all works by the master artisans in the Japanese Ruling Period. The refined, delicate craftsmanship seen in the furniture carving works has been fading away, making the heritage even more precious.
- bound-feet shoes show the feminine wealthy status , worn by girls since childhood after a long period of painful foot-binding.
- One may see how the celebrities face when they stayed at the front yard of the architecture, a recreational area for receiving guests during the Japanese Ruling Period.
- Tourists may see the top of Greek columns at both sides of the front gate of the western style building adorned with some peculiarly interesting décor such as abalone and bitter cucumbers.
- Traditional Lukang furniture represents the wonder of Lukang arts of craft and the first-rate craftsmanship in the whole of Taiwan.
- A grand-looking “Ecstatic Bed”, commonly referred to the opium-taking bed Traditional clothing from late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China such as gentry clothing, extravagant feminine clothing, all displayed the extremely sophisticated and fascinating embroidery techniques that no longer existed .
- The enchanting original settings and architectures in each gallery and a back-to-the-past journey will make one lingers on.
- Heartwarming, well experienced staff offers guided tour of the exhibits like introducing one’s family members.
- The museum preserves perfectly the sign that presents the honor of Zhao-qing Xu, an entitled Jinshi (scholar) originated in Lukang of late Qing Dynasty . The intimidating, forceful power of the 30 kg Lord Guan’s sword.
- The 3D model of Lukang Streets at the entrance to gallery 101, 1st floor of the Front Building can clearly see the early houses and street scenery in Lukang.
- The rear Building of the western style building has preserved the Stone carving statue of GuanYin from LongShanTemple with stone material shipped from China . The statue only has its head remained after being destroyed by a lightning. It shows a solemn look and reveals the fine craftsmanship of masons.
- At the wall of gallery 101, 1st floor of the Front Building , a collection of photos taken from 1920-30 witnesses the rarely seen Lukang in the recent 100 years.
- The Nanguan and Beiguan instruments displayed at the rear block of the western style architecture remind people of the interchange of harmonious or forceful music in Lukang. The elegant , clear Nanguan surely can be v beautiful, the bustling sound of Beiguan definitely is extrodinarily clamorous.
- The 100-year old QuanZhou traditional puppets used at shows give off a vintage flavor, displayed at the Rear Building of the western style architectured.
- The 200- year-old KuFeng Lou exhibited the toilet chiar made in late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, put at the side of the bed, hidden and convenient.
- The museum preserved the “sugar tower” (meaning sweetness for newlyweds) a dowry made with supber craftsmanship by Lukang expert.
- See the beautifully neat calligraphy in the Jinshi (scholar) exam paper in Qing Dynasty. The exam meant a sudden fame for the one who gained the title.
- Emperor edict in Manchu and Chinese text, a rare collection in the Lukang Folk Arts museum.
- A feast to the eye: totem embroidery on the official robe in Qing Dynasty stands for different rankings in the authorities.
- From JiaQing , Guangxu, contracts such as “ Looking for a son-in-law”,”Wife for Sale” (the sold wife called her husband uncle if they ever met again)reflects the superiority of men in comparison with women and the dreadful struggle for survival when a poor husband sold his wife.