The Conservation of Disappearing Sugar Industry Cultural Landscapes in Taiwan

摘要

From the time of the Japanese Colonial Period (1895-1945) until recently, the sugar production industry was an important part of Taiwan's economy. There were as many as 44 sugar factories in Taiwan prior to 1986, and most of them had formed their own industry village, including manufacturing facilities, residential facilities, a railway transportation system, and other facilities. In the past, only the factories themselves were preserved as the monument. However, if all these factories, villages, farms and facilities could be seen together as the cultural landscape of the sugar industry, the conservation efforts would be broadened.