The Magician of Time: Monument Restoration

          Have you ever wondered, what significance do monuments really have to you, me, and even the society as a whole? For most people, monuments are locations that are ideal for vacations and sightseeing, or even the subjects of artistic and cultural appreciation! Besides of these basic usages, ancient architectures and artifacts are indeed precious elements of the cultural heritage of the world. From a single brick to a magnificent masterpiece, every detail of monuments reveals the determination and wisdom of our ancestors. Just merely staring at these glorious works provides one with tangible awe and inspiration. Therefore, it could be concluded that monuments are important locations that preserve the sentiments and emotions of our nation’s history everlastingly for us to treasure and study. Although monuments may seem like some obsolete encumbrances that take up massive lands, they reflect the most traditional and ancient beauty of Taiwanese heritage and additionally serve as the manifestations of the passing of time. Regardless of the splendour of these buildings, time slowly steals away their brilliance without the knowledge of the public and causes their grandeur to gradually fade away.  As time progresses, monument restorers contribute their intense efforts in presenting history in a freshened, refurbished appearance in front of society, enabling the beauty and greatness of the old times to be treasured everlastingly.

      Using the newest technology available, monument restorers combine contemporary elements and traditional methods to restore the glory of the shabby ancient architectures. While monument restoration might seem like a dreamy matter, such superlative workmanship involved makes it a profound profession. From related regulations to monument preservation, everything about this interesting field is perfectly done by the earnest restorers. Every single brick of the restoration project displays the infinite respect and responsibility of the monument restorers toward history. Recently, more and more scholarly and non-governmental organizations started to join the movement of restoring ancient monuments though a myriad of ways, including provide subsidies, contribute to the labor force, or simply giving professional instructions. Even though all of these organizations have different backgrounds and incentives, they all bear a common objective: to let the ancient beauty of Taiwan resurface, and to let the brilliance of these monuments shine forever. Our project covers every single unique aspect of monument restoration, such as the classification of monuments, description of all related organization, and the selection of building materials. Through the implementation of the internet and interviews with professionals, our team aims to provide the global community a detailed introduction to the field of monument restoration. By doing so, not only could the world see the traditional beauty of Taiwan, society would also have a better understanding on these silent revivers of history in our daily lives.