Old-street revamp proving tough! Bopiliao report

Located in Taipei’s Wanhua District, Bopiliao was one of the filming locations for the movie Monga. After renovation, managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs, the street is now a place of historical importance. The old-fashioned Fujianese architecture gives tourists a deep sense of historical nostalgia. The street’s management unit said main purpose was to provide an exhibition space for arts and culture, and provide assistance for movie shooting.

Unfortunately, with a lack of adequate staffing and proper planning, and only exhibitions clearly indicated, the original feel and special characteristics of Bopiliao have been lost. To make things worse, doors along the street are left fully open, effectively turning on the air-conditioning in an open street! The old street’s transformation is now a priority for the city government, which through renovation and careful maintenance can effectively use this important piece of cultural heritage. But just how to properly manage and use this excellent resource still needs some prudent thinking from the authorities.

PeoPo 公民新聞

Old-street revamp proving tough! Bopiliao report
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老街翻新管理不易 剝皮寮直擊 ( 鳳梨大學生 )

位於臺北市萬華區的剝皮寮，是電影艋舺的拍攝場地之一，在電影佈景撤掉，並且重新翻修後，現在是歷史古蹟街道區，由文化局負責管理。古色古香的閩式建築，讓走入這裡的遊客，感受到濃濃的歷史懷舊情感。管理單位表示，目前老街的主要用途為藝文展覽場地，以及協助影視拍攝。只是，在缺乏充足的人手與適當規劃下，整條街區只有展覽品才有說明，原本的剝皮寮老街特色，反而沒有清楚的標示，更出現大熱天門戶全開，冷氣外洩的情形。老街改造是現在市政府的施政重點之一，藉由翻新與細心維護，有效運用古蹟。但是如何妥善管理，與善用資源，仍然需要施政當局，審慎的思考。

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