The Cultural and Creative Imaginations of Shuitou Settlement in Kinmen

Since the termination of Kinmen’s military mission in 1992, the authorities have actively promoted tourism on the island. Kinmen possesses a rich and diverse Minnan culture, diaspora culture, and military heritage, all of which constitute its local distinctiveness and indeed attract a considerable number of young travelers for in-depth cultural experiences. Taking Shuitou settlement as an example, this study translates pediment decorative motifs of Western-style houses that embody the diaspora culture, and subsequently designs three types of cultural and creative products. The objective is to contribute to the development of both the tourism and cultural-creative industries of Shuitou settlement thereby fulfilling the university’s social responsibility.