Kindness is Recorded! Taisugar Hualien Sugar Factory Establishes 'Shovel Superman Hall'
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Taisugar) has opened the "Shovel Superman Hall" at its Hualien Tourist Factory to commemorate the selfless efforts during the recent dam disaster.
- The exhibition showcases rescue artifacts like shovels, rain boots, and wheelbarrows, alongside photos and videos, honoring volunteers and community resilience.
- Taisugar invites the public to visit the hall, enjoy local products, and experience the warmth and vitality of eastern Taiwan, especially during the Dragon Boat Festival and summer holidays.
In a touching tribute to the spirit of volunteerism and community resilience, Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Taisugar) has inaugurated the "Shovel Superman Hall" at its Hualien Tourist Factory. The exhibition serves as a powerful commemoration of the selfless efforts undertaken during the recent dam disaster.
The establishment of the 'Shovel Superman Hall' not only adds a cultural highlight to the park but also allows the public to witness the spirit of mutual aid after the disaster and the resilience of Taiwan's backyard.
The "Shovel Superman Hall" aims to preserve the memory of the reconstruction process and honor the volunteers and civilian forces who participated in the rescue and recovery operations. The exhibition features a collection of rescue items, including shovels, rain boots, and wheelbarrows, alongside photographs and videos that recount the stories of dedication. A 3D model projection of the Maotuan River and a video titled "The Water Came" recreate the disaster scene, offering visitors a poignant glimpse into the event.
Interactive elements, such as a "Shovel Superman" experience zone, allow visitors to engage with the theme of mutual assistance. By lifting different weights of shovels, participants can activate lights that ascend, symbolizing the continuous transmission of goodwill and mutual support. Taisugar emphasizes that each exhibit represents a testament to the spirit of solidarity during the rebuilding phase and a shared memory of restoring homes.
Each exhibit in the 'Shovel Superman Hall' bears witness to the spirit of mutual assistance during the reconstruction process and symbolizes the shared memory of restoring homes.
Taisugar hopes that those who participated in the recovery efforts, the "Shovel Supermen," will revisit Guangfu to reminisce about their collective journey. The company also extends a warm invitation to the public to visit the Hualien Tourist Factory during the Dragon Boat Festival and summer holidays. Visitors can enjoy Taisugar's ice cream, explore the century-old factory, and visit the "Shovel Superman Hall" and the Sugar Museum to experience the human warmth and vitality of eastern Taiwan.
Taisugar hopes that the 'Shovel Supermen' who participated in the recovery work can revisit Guangfu and relive the process of working together; we also sincerely invite the public to visit the Hualien Tourist Factory during the Dragon Boat Festival and summer vacation.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.