臺北市政府文化局

Located in Xinyi District, the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park was recognized by Google Maps in 2022 as one of the world’s top ten cultural landmarks. The park, formerly the Songshan Tobacco Factory, has transformed 6.6 hectares of remaining buildings and historical sites into a hub of creative convergence, hosting a variety of cultural and creative events. As an important cultural and historical asset within Taipei’s Cultural and Sports Park area, the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park serves as a significant creative hub both domestically and internationally, representing Taipei City as a beacon of creative diplomacy. 

The Songshan Cultural and Creative Park still preserves an important relic of the spirit of the Songshan Tobacco Factory: the Songshan Tobacco Factory Song Monument, which stands left of the entrance of the Taiwan Design Museum at the park entrance. 

The inscription on the monument was composed by lyricist He Zhihao, who came to Taiwan in 1949 and once held the position of Lieutenant General in the R.O.C. Army. The song consists of 73 characters and celebrates Songshan Tobacco Factory, the shining star in Taiwan’s economic history, which achieved a production value of up to NT$21 billion. 

The inscription commends the work ethic of factory employees, highlighting their efforts to increase national production and bring glory to their country. In 2023, during the Original Base Festival, artist Wu Pai-Hsien rearranged the factory song, and dancers Lai Shu-chin and Huang You-fang performed in homage to the tobacco factory era.