When tradition meets innovation: Monga Crossover bridges the generations

Lanterns, incense, cakes, and Chinese medicine are all traditional crafts that have been passed down through the generations in Monga (Wanhua). At Longshan Cultural & Creative Base in Monga, the Bureau of Culture has been holding a series of activities on the theme "Monga Crossover," allowing classic and contemporary artisans to compete with each other. The exhibition provides a deeper understanding of Monga's past and present within Taiwan's development history and a fascinating glimpse into the first area in Taipei to witness urban development. It also shows how old stores have transformed to stay competitive. The united efforts of youth and local organizations have galvanized the traditional and innovative forces of Monga into action.

Aside from sharing stories of Monga’s traditional arts, heritage, and innovation, you can also learn how a new generation of artisans has reignited old traditions and helped to create a new range of products. Hopefully, the exchange between traditional crafts and modern innovation will breathe new life into Monga's cultural heritage and innovative enterprises.

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燈籠、製香、糕餅、青草藥，這些是艋舺世代傳承的經典匠藝。文化局在位於萬華的龍山文創基地舉辦了以「艋舺拼場」為主題的一系列的活動，讓經典與新創匠藝能在此相互較勁。透過艋舺拼場，不僅能更深入了解一府二鹿三艋舺的前世今生，也可以看見在艋舺這個台北最早開發的城區，老店轉型創新的時代，青年與在地組織開始凝聚出一股新的力量，串連了艋舺經典與創新能量。

這些匠人技藝除了展現出在地經典匠藝的故事、傳承與創新，還能了解到新世代工藝在與傳統對話後，如何賦予經典新生命，創作出新概念的作品。透過經典新創的交流，希望為艋舺文化傳承 及產業創新帶來艋舺新氣象。

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