Taipei is holding a series of events celebrating the cultural essence of Wanhua District
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/07/26
By: Huang Tzu-ti, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taipei City invites the public to join the fun of
Monopoly game in Wanhua style (Photo by CNA)
playing the Taiwanese version of the monopoly game – Hu-Lu-Yun (葫蘆運) – as part of the 2018 Wanhua Creative District program.
The program, themed the “Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea” (八仙過海), an allusion to Chinese mythology, features exhibitions at the historical block of Bopiliao (剝皮寮), lectures, 21 sessions of guided tours, and interactive activities, said Taipei’s Department of Cultural Affairs.
Hu-Lu-Yun, the Taiwanese version monopoly game that locals in Wanhua used to play during festivals, has been specially redesigned to incorporate the cultural traits and historical elements of Wanhua District, reported CNA.
Landmarks such as Longshan Temple (龍山寺), Bopiliao (剝皮寮), Qingshan Temple (青山寺), Dongsanshui Street Market (東三水市場), are among the highlights of the board game, which takes players on a journey to explore the district rich in historical heritage. [FULL STORY]