In order to market and promote development of the local grape-growing industry at Dacun Township, the Changhua County Government planned the construction of a grape production installation at the entrance of Dacun Train Station, inspected on May 20th, 2016. Grape statues stand at either side of the station’s entrances for photos and selfies while wall stickers, colorful tiles, light boxes and other elements incorporate grape imagery along the stairs, ceiling, waiting room and platforms. The designs dazzled tourists passing through, as they began snapping photos early in the morning. The Changhua County Government hopes that the station’s grape imagery design will effectively exert industry characteristics and expand the location’s notability as a production region.
Changhua County is the nation’s most important grape-growing region. On average, one in every two grapes comes from Changhua County. As Dacun Township was the first location in Changhua to cultivate grapes, which was why it was the location selected for the grape imagery art installation. Dacun Train Station is a key location where tourists flock, so 8 grape imagery art installations were established at the station, expanding grape imagery from Dacun Train Station onwards so that all travelers who pass through Dacun Train Station learn that Changhua is the home of grapes.
The Changhua County Government’s assertive efforts to commission public art for Dacun Train Station depicting grape imagery is also in line with the Taiwan Railway Administration’s one specialty per station policy. Not only does this public art provide travelers with an aesthetic surprise, it also beautifies Dacun Train Station and promotes Dacun Township’s local grape industry. This enhances the notability of grapes from Dacun Township. All are welcome to visit Dacun, enjoy grapes, purchase grapes, and get to know the industry.
Source: Changhua County Government Information Website