Wu, Chien-Hong (吳儉鴻）

Mr Wu at Shilin Elementary School in March 2024

A true local of Shilin, Wu Chien-Hong has lived in the District for his entire life, nearly 55 years. After completing his compulsory education and obligatory military service, Mr. Wu decided to follow his interest in art and working with children. Currently an art teacher at Taipei Municipal Shilin Elementary School, Mr. Wu's influence extends past the classroom. He had the task of guiding all visiting guests through the school's history museum.

"I spent countless hours organizing photos and the detailed timeline. It was a significant mission. If I did not properly handle it, the future generations would have no one to keep it going, and these artifacts could be drowned out by time, leaving Shilin's memory completely blank."

At the end of the 2024 school year, Mr. Wu will be retiring after 35 years of teaching. However, his legacy at Taipei Municipal Shilin Elementary School will stay alive through his impressive contributions to heritage preservation. To learn more about Mr. Wu's efforts to conserve history and see the museum itself, watch the full interview below.