Xinda (village)
Xinda Village
新達里 | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 A view of Xinda Village in Syuejia District, Tainan | |
Interactive map of Xinda Village | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Municipality | Tainan City |
| District | Syuejia District |
| Government | |
| • Village chief | Chen Min-nan |
| Population (June 2023) | |
• Total | 2,207 |
| Postal code | 726 |
| Area code | 06 |
| Website | Syuejia District Office |
Xinda Village (新達里) is in the eastern part of Syuejia District, Tainan City, Taiwan. It includes the areas formerly known as Xinsheng and Daming villages. As of June 2023, it had a population of 2,207 residents (1,139 males and 1,068 females) across 892 households. Xinda borders Xiaying District and is known for the scenic "Syuejia Green Tunnel".[1][2]
Etymology
Xinda Village was formed by the merger of Xinsheng and Daming villages.
Xinsheng Village was established in December 1945 (ROC Year 34) during an administrative reorganization. It combined the areas of Xinliao, Zhuangxingjiao, and Dingshanliao. The name "Xinsheng" (literally "new life") was chosen by local residents, emphasizing "Xinliao" (New Hamlet) and symbolizing renewal and vitality.[3]
Daming Village was located in the eastern outskirts of Syuejia District. The name "Daming" was chosen to express hopes for a prosperous and bright future. In 1968, when Syuejia was upgraded administratively, the area was designated as Daming Village. Daming comprised two settlements: Shanliao and Waliao. Shanliao (Mountain Hamlet) earned its name due to its elevated terrain and a formation of seven small hills, once known collectively as "Qixing Shanliao" (Seven Star Mountain Hamlet). Waliao (Tile Hamlet) was named after a red-tile three-section courtyard house (sanheyuan) built by Li Yaoqian, which was the only such structure in the area at the time.[4][5]
Education and public institutions
Tainan municipal syuejia junior high school
Tainan Municipal Syuejia Junior High School was originally established in 1956 as a branch of the Beimen Agricultural Vocational School. With the assistance of local figure Chen Huazong, it became an independent institution in 1960 under the name "Tainan County Syuejia Junior High School," with Liu Zhi as its first principal. In 1968, in accordance with the national compulsory education policy, the school was restructured and renamed "Tainan County Syuejia Junior High School."[6]
Bethlehem foundation for social welfare
The Bethlehem Foundation for Social Welfare (Chinese: 伯利恆社會福利基金會) is a non-profit organization located in Xinda Village, Tainan, Taiwan. It serves children with developmental delays and their families. The foundation was founded in 1986 by Father John B. Gaffney, a Catholic priest of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, inspired by the biblical story of Jesus’ birth and the lack of welcome he received. The organization is committed to providing early intervention and inclusive preschool education for children with developmental needs.
Initially operating as "Loving Mother Kindergarten" (慈母幼稚園), the institution later became a non-profit preschool officially known as the Private Loving Mother Preschool (臺南市私立慈母幼兒園), affiliated with the Bethlehem Cultural and Educational Foundation.[7][8]
Attractions
Syuejia green tunnel
At the border of Syuejia District and Xiaying District in Tainan, along County Route 174, lies a row of Terminalia mantaly (commonly known as Madagascar almond trees) stretching over 500 meters. These trees form a scenic canopy referred to as the Syuejia Green Tunnel (Chinese: 學甲綠隧道), praised as the "most beautiful green tunnel" in the area.[9]
References
- ↑ "台南市里村整顿调整案" [Tainan City Li/Village Reorganization and Adjustment] (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Tainan City Government. Archived from the original on 2022-09-02. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "《台湾地名词典（第七卷）台南》" [Taiwan Place Names Dictionary (Vol. 7, Tainan)] (in Chinese (Taiwan)). National Central Library. p. 72–73. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "雪家区办事处官方网站". syuejia.tainan.gov.tw (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2018-09-14. Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "《台湾地名词典（第七卷）台南》" [Taiwan Place Names Dictionary (Vol. 7), Tainan]. National Central Library (in Chinese (China)). p. 72–73.
- ↑ "Taiwan Place Names Dictionary (Vol. 7), Tainan". National Central Library (in Chinese (Taiwan)). National Central Library. p. 84. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ ""学甲国中六十周年纪念"" [60th Anniversary of Syuejia Junior High School]. Tainan Municipal Syuejia Junior High School (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "起源 – 伯利恒社会福利基金会" [Origin – Bethlehem Foundation for Social Welfare] (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ Tainan City Government Social Affairs Bureau. ""赖清德副总统、黄伟哲市长出席伯利恒儿童发展中心开幕典礼"" [Vice President Lai Ching-te and Mayor Huang Wei-che attend opening ceremony of Bethlehem Child Development Center]. Tainan City Government Social Affairs Bureau (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ China Times (2020-04-04). ""雪家绿色隧道焕新：令人叹为观止的隐藏瑰宝"" [Syuejia Green Tunnel revamped: breathtaking hidden gem]. China Times (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2023-07-19.