Nantou's historic Zhongxing Hall reopens with dazzling light show

Known as the "Little White House," the historic Zhongxing Hall in Nantou has officially reopened its doors following an extensive renovation. The National Development Council (NDC) invested nearly NT$1 billion (approximately $31 million USD) in the project, which began in late 2022 and concluded in April 2024.

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The renovation included comprehensive structural repairs, seismic reinforcement to address damage from the 921 earthquake, and upgrades to seating and other facilities. A key focus was enhancing the nighttime lighting design to highlight the building's geometric beauty and transform it into a new nighttime tourist attraction for Zhongxing New Village.

The reopening ceremony, held on June 6, 2026, featured an illumination ceremony led by NDC Deputy Minister Peng Li-pei. The renovation included comprehensive structural repairs, seismic reinforcement to address damage from the 921 earthquake, and upgrades to seating and other facilities. A key focus was enhancing the nighttime lighting design to highlight the building's geometric beauty and transform it into a new nighttime tourist attraction for Zhongxing New Village.

Peng Li-pei emphasized that the hall's symmetrical design incorporates the concept of Taiwan's "take-off." He noted that after over 60 years and the impact of the earthquake, the substantial investment was necessary for structural safety, improved functionality, and revitalizing the space to boost the surrounding area. The NDC aims to make Zhongxing New Village shine again.

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The hall's symmetrical design incorporates the concept of Taiwan's 'take-off.' He noted that after over 60 years and the impact of the earthquake, the substantial investment was necessary for structural safety, improved functionality, and revitalizing the space to boost the surrounding area. The NDC aims to make Zhongxing New Village shine again.

Wu Wen-kuei, director of the NDC's Zhongxing New Village Revitalization Office, stated that the Zhongxing Hall and the adjacent Youth Activity Center are now complete. These facilities will not be outsourced but will be available for rent to government agencies, organizations, and clubs for meetings, exhibitions, events, and performances. The plan is to integrate these revitalized spaces with the Zhongxing Grand Sports Field, Guanghua Children's Park, and the Third Market to create a cultural and industrial corridor.

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These facilities will not be outsourced but will be available for rent to government agencies, organizations, and clubs for meetings, exhibitions, events, and performances. The plan is to integrate these revitalized spaces with the Zhongxing Grand Sports Field, Guanghua Children's Park, and the Third Market to create a cultural and industrial corridor.

A spectacular light show marked the reopening, with multiple visual variations dazzling attendees. Children present exclaimed their delight, calling the display "so beautiful!" The light show was scheduled for three performances on the opening night and three more the following evening, offering the public a chance to experience the historic building in a new, vibrant light.

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So beautiful!