Explore the Hidden Herstory of Miaoli!

Beyond the scenic mountains of Miaoli lie a century of untold women's stories.

• Mystic Traditions: The "Stone Mother" godchild ritual.
• Hidden Gems: A secret cafe tucked away in the bustling Nanmiao Market.
• Global Echoes: Local singers who toured Tokyo and Osaka with traditional mountain songs.
• Historical Landmarks: The legends behind the Chastity Arch on Maoli Mountain.

From education to entertainment, these female life experiences have shaped the soul of this mountain city.

Join the NTUST Center for General Education for a special lecture and bus tour. Let’s walk through history together!

 

[Lecture] 100 Years of Women's Stories in the Mountain City: The Miaoli Women’s Trail

Speaker：郭楠暘KUO NAN YANG／山山藝文化實驗室創辦人、洪安慧HONG AN HUI／山山藝文化實驗室共同創辦人

Lecture Introduction ：

山山藝文化實驗室 is a multi-functional hub centered around the "Values of Mountain Village Life." Our mission is two-fold:

• Internally: We promote environmental education, conduct fieldwork, and facilitate community arts and cultural empowerment.
• Externally: We operate over 20 types of "Satoyama" natural and cultural experience activities. We are also deeply committed to international exchange programs with our partners in Japan.

In this lecture, we will share our journey, our experiences in social entrepreneurship, and insights from our collaborations in Japan. Most importantly, we want to convey a simple message: Once you take action, change is possible.

🌎The lecture will be delivered in Mandarin Chinese

 

Date: 2026/ March 23 (TUE) 12:20-14:00

Sign-in: starting from 12:00 PM.

Venue: International Building, Room 301 (IB-301)

Registration:  Please Click Here

🌟 Benefits

📢Get a limited-edition meal voucher!

Just sign up for the lecture and fill out our feedback survey after the event. You can then grab a meal voucher at the sign-in desk before you leave. These are super limited, so make sure you claim yours while supplies last!

📢Share your thoughts and win big!

Want to win a prize just for writing about your experience? Here's your chance!

How to enter:

📅Submission deadline: Submit your feedback essay by midnight on the day of the lecture.

✍️Word count: No word count minimum, but your submission must be relevant to the lecture.

🎁Prizes: The top entry will receive a NT$200 convenience store gift card!

Don't miss out on these fantastic offers! We can't wait to see you there!

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[Cultural Bus Tour] Miaoli Women’s Trail: A Century of Women’s Legacies in the Mountain City

📍This field trip will lead faculty and students through seven major landmarks, tracing the footsteps of women through Miaoli’s history.

Highlights include:

The Lai Family Chastity Arch: A monument witnessing the traditional culture of female virtue.

Miaoli Girls’ High School of Home Economics: The birthplace of modern education for women during the Japanese colonial period.

Stone Mother Shrine: The spiritual heart of Hakka childhood traditions and beliefs.

"Yi Wei Jing Life" (A Taste of Pure Life): A hidden, healing café tucked away in the local market.

Each stop unveils the resilience and vitality of women amidst the flow of history. What makes this tour truly unique is that it is led by local women from the community. You will hear firsthand life stories from facial threading artists, retired nurses, housewives, teachers, and aromatherapists, offering a rare glimpse into the authentic lived experiences of Miaoli.

(Source: National Women's Center, Taiwan)

DATE: 2026/March 13 (FRI)

Location: Around Maolishan (Maoli Mountain), Miaoli

 

Itinerary (Schedule)

Time	Event
08:40 - 08:50	Assembly (NTUST Main Gate)
08:50	Departure (The bus leaves promptly!)
10:30 - 14:30	Field Tour (Independent travelers please meet at the designated spot)
14:50	Return Trip
16:30	Arrival back at NTUST Campus

 

Important Notes

1. Registration Confirmation: Successful applicants will be notified via email. For insurance purposes, international students must provide a photocopy of their ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) and send it to skyheart@mail.ntust.edu.tw.
2. Deposit Requirement: Filling out the form does not guarantee a spot. Your registration is only complete after review and notification. A NT$500 deposit is required to secure your seat, which will be fully refunded after the event. Payment instructions will be included in the confirmation email.
3. Preparation: Please bring your own drinking water and rain gear for the tour.
4. Punctuality: Due to the bus schedule, please arrive on time. The bus will depart as scheduled and will not wait for latecomers.
5. Bonus: Students returning to campus by bus can receive one meal voucher upon completing the event feedback survey!
6. Priority: NTUST students have priority for this activity.

🌟 Registration

 Contact Information

• Coordinator: Ms. Cheng (Center for General Education)
• Phone: (02) 2730-1099
• Email: skyheart@mail.ntust.edu.tw

Adviser: Ministry of Education Organizers: NTUST Higher Education Sprout Project, NTUST Center for General Education