Exhibition Overview

The special exhibition RICE: Reborn takes Taiwan’s agricultural culture as its starting point, exploring the transformation of rice straw from agricultural waste into a resource for circular economy and cultural heritage. The exhibition highlights the traditional craft of rice straw sandals, presenting the complete process—from pounding and rubbing the straw to weaving the uppers—showcasing the frugality, wisdom, and aesthetics of rural life. Featured works include Dr. Ming-Feng Wang’s innovative sandal designs that merge traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, demonstrating the diverse potential of rice straw. His painting Lugang Danpu Trail is also displayed, offering an artistic perspective on the historical and cultural significance of Caotun, once known as “Straw Sandal Mound.” Through the intersection of craft and art, the exhibition envisions new values of rice straw in local revitalization, cultural creativity, and sustainability, inviting visitors to reflect on the connections between nature, culture, and future living.

Curatorial Team

• Curator: Dr. Ming-Feng Wang

• Co-Curator: Dr. Liwei Liu

• Curatorial Team: Hsin-Hui Lin, Zi-Yin Chen

• Exhibition Design & Planning: Product Design and Innovation R&D Laboratory, Department of Wood Science and Design, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology × National Science and Technology Museum

Exhibition Details

• Venue: The Story of Taiwan's Agricultural Hall Special Exhibition Area, National Science and Technology Museum

• Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00–17:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Visitor Activity (Share Your Feedback, Take a Souvenir)

During the exhibition, visitors who complete the questionnaire after their visit will receive an exclusive souvenir from the exhibition hall (available while supplies last).