Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract/Objectives

Military dependents’ villages hold a distinctive place in Taiwan’s historical and cultural landscape. To preserve and pass on the collective memory of these communities, writers who grew up in the villages have used their pens to portray stories of migration, cultural integration, and reconstruction across different historical periods. The documentary In Perpetual Nostalgia: Tales of the Military Dependents’ Villages in Literature presents the emotions and reflections of these writers through a combination of visual storytelling and literary texts. By tracing the historical development and social transformations of village culture through the writers’ sincere narratives, the film creates a cultural tableau that is both nostalgic and deeply thought-provoking. In addition to the special screening, the program is complemented by a military dependents’ village literature exhibition and humanities lectures. Cultural scholars and experts are invited to participate in panel discussions, guiding audiences to explore the deeper dimensions of cultural memory and the human spirit.

Results/Contributions

Centered on the special screening of the documentary In Perpetual Nostalgia: Tales of the Military Dependents’ Villages in Literature, this project integrates a literature exhibition and post-screening discussions to preserve and reinterpret the historical memory of Taiwan’s military dependents’ villages through film, literature, and public dialogue.

The exhibition showcases diverse portrayals of village life by writers from different generations, addressing childhood memories, family structures, and cultural integration.

The documentary combines visual storytelling and literary texts to explore reflections on identity, migration, and social transformation, while post-screening discussions with the director and scholars deepen audiences’ understanding of historical context and cultural significance.

Through interdisciplinary exchange, the project fosters cross-generational and cross-cultural dialogue, responds to the Sustainable Development Goals through humanities-based action, and transforms collective memory into a driving force for reflection and progress in contemporary society.

Keywords

In Perpetual Nostalgia、documentary film、Military Dependents’ Villages、Literature and History

Contact Information

趙慶芬
cfchao@lib.nthu.edu.tw