Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts

Surrounded by mountains, Dongshih is home to a small Hakka village. With its comfortable climate and scenic landscapes consisting of streams and mountains, Dongshih is often called Mountain Town Located at Dongshihs Dongfong Bridge which spans across the Dajia River, the sculpture, Dragon Horse (created by renowned sculptor Yuyu Yang) is seen as a manifestation of Dongshihs patron god. With over two-hundred thirty years of history, Dongshihs Qiao Sheng Xian Shi Temple (its founding ancestral temple), an important religious center of the village, is a place for worshipping Master Lu Ban, the Chinese artisan deity. These all stand as testaments to Dongshihs long heritage of arts and crafts.

In 2010, Taipei National University of the Arts Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, along with the Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan Forestry Bureaus Dongshih Forest District Office, will host the 2010 Da-Sueh Shan International Drift-Wood Art Festival at Taichungs Dongshih Art Park. There, five renowned wood sculpture artists have been invited to create works of art. Additionally, the event will host a wood sculpting competition amongst fifteen artists.

Driftwood has been assigned as the main creative medium for this event. Utilizing the creative imaginations of both local and international artists, this events aim is to let public sensations feast on beautiful works of art, as well as promote the concept of rebirth through the transformation of driftwood into artwork. Also, the event will feature public activities, such as DIY creative workshops, artist workshop tours, artist dialogues, and public and group tours. Through these activities, wood sculptures will become a cultural medium for the local community of Dongshih, initiating a dialogue between the local environment/culture and wood sculptures. By interacting with the environment, the event incorporates community values while it reintroduces the scenic green landscape of Dongshih to the public.