Task of the Storyteller

This article was written by Pat Gao and published by The Taiwan Review on July 1, 2003.

Hung Te-jen, a medical doctor, is one of the most prominent community activists in Taipei's Beitou District. He is also president of the Beitou Culture Foundation (BCF), a grassroots organization established in 2000 to promote interest in the district's culture and history. Hung enjoys telling the story behind the Beitou Hot Springs Museum, as it is a prime example of the community joining forces to successfully preserve an important historical relic.