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Laijia Ancient House, formerly known as "Niululu", is located in Yongxing Village, Shuili Township, and is an important settlement on the branch line of the Batongguan Ancient Road. The Lai clan came to Taiwan to cultivate land during the Qing Dynasty. The land was opened by the second generation of founders Jizu Rengui and Fan Wang, and later by Lai Fengsheng and Lai Xinfu.
The historical building "Laijia Ancient House" in Shuili Township, Nantou County has been damaged by many earthquakes, and emergency protection projects have been launched recently. (Provided by Nantou County Cultural Bureau)
The historical building "Laijia Ancient House" in Shuili Township, Nantou County has been damaged by many earthquakes. The Cultural Bureau of the county government recently launched an emergency protection project. The construction focuses include improving roof waterproofing and drainage, strengthening the wooden frame, termite control, environmental cleanup and adding safety monitoring facilities. It is expected to be completed by the end of June next year. It is hoped that the renovation will continue the value of the ancient house and preserve the local historical memory.
The Cultural Affairs Bureau stated that the Lai Family Ancient House located in Yongxing Village, Shuili Township, formerly known as "Niulu", was an important settlement on the branch line of the Batongguan Ancient Road in its early days. During the Qing Dynasty, the Lai clan immigrated to Taiwan to cultivate land and settled in Niuyunlu, Nantou. After the pioneers Jizu Rengui and the second generation of Fan Wang, the land was opened up, and the entire land was expanded. In 2002, the old house was registered as a historical building in Nantou County.
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The Cultural Affairs Bureau pointed out that after the 921 Earthquake and the 0403 Hualien Earthquake in 2024, disasters such as wall cracks, water leakage, and displacement of wooden components occurred in the ancient building. In order to avoid further damage, the Cultural Affairs Bureau initiated an emergency protection project in accordance with the provisions of the Cultural Assets Law. The project was designed and supervised by Lai Yisheng Architects and constructed by Dongtai Construction Co., Ltd. to protect precious historical and cultural assets.
The historical building "Laijia Ancient House" in Shuili Township, Nantou County, was an important settlement on the branch line of the Batongguan Ancient Road in the early days. (Provided by Nantou County Cultural Bureau)
The historic building "Lai Family House" in Shuili Township, Nantou County, recently held a blessing ceremony for the commencement of the emergency protection project. (Provided by Nantou County Cultural Bureau)
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The emergency protection project of the Lai Family Ancient Residence will be completed by the end of June next year
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