Dadaocheng in the early 20th century 二十世紀初期的大稻埕
Origins 起源
Dadaocheng (大稻埕), which literally means "large rice-drying field," was once exactly that—a place where farmers dried their harvested rice. The area began to develop as a significant commercial district in the 1850s when merchants from Fujian and Guangdong provinces in China settled here to trade tea, fabrics, and other goods.
大稻埕，字面意思是「大型曬稻場」，曾經確實是農民曬乾收穫稻米的地方。該地區於1850年代開始發展成為重要的商業區，當時來自中國福建和廣東省的商人在此定居，交易茶葉、布料和其他商品。
Golden Era 黃金時代
By the late 19th century, Dadaocheng had become Taiwan's most important trading port, particularly for tea exports. The area flourished during the Japanese colonial period (1895-1945), with many beautiful baroque-style buildings constructed along Dihua Street that still stand today.
到了19世紀末，大稻埕已成為台灣最重要的貿易港口，特別是茶葉出口。該地區在日本殖民時期（1895-1945年）蓬勃發展，沿著迪化街建造了許多美麗的巴洛克風格建築，至今仍然屹立。
Modern Revival 現代復興
After a period of decline in the mid-20th century, Dadaocheng has experienced a cultural renaissance in recent decades. Today, it stands as one of Taipei's most historically significant areas, where traditional businesses operate alongside trendy cafes, boutiques, and cultural workshops like ours.
在20世紀中期經歷了一段衰落期後，大稻埕在近幾十年經歷了文化復興。如今，它是台北最具歷史意義的地區之一，傳統企業與時尚咖啡館、精品店和像我們這樣的文化工作坊並存。
