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Penghu Caiyuan is located southeast of Makung. The natural bay within Caiyuan is a semi-enclosed sea, sheltered from typhoons and unaffected by the northeast monsoon. With no artificial pollution sources, it is an exceptionally favorable farming sea. As early as 1920, the Japanese cultivated pearls in the sea area from Caiyuan Fishery Port to Shuanggang. Oyster cultivation began in 1970 (Republic of China Year 59) as trial planting on shallow flats, then in 1973 (Republic of China Year 62), after the county government launched the "Coastline Oyster Farming Promotion Program," oysters were cultured using Japan's shallow-sea farming methods, by erecting bamboo poles to form frameworks and suspending oyster seedlings between them. Through technical exchange and accumulated experience, deepwater rope extension farming methods were further developed. This method enables oysters to grow rapidly and results in tender, plump oyster flesh. The market response is excellent, with high demand exceeding supply. Consequently, many local residents have joined oyster farming, generating additional family income through home-based processing and creating a thriving local scene in Caiyuan. In 2015, the Ministry of Culture launched the "Youth Village Cultural Action Program." Huang Shu-ting, a volunteer in Caiyuan Community, won the honor in the Micro Industry category for her "Penghu Caiyuan Oyster Shell Art Community" project, the sole awardee in Penghu County. Embracing the concept of reusing waste, installation art created primarily from discarded oyster shells transformed oyster shells from a problem once hindering the residents of Caiyuan into stunning art pieces. Large-scale animal public art composed of oyster shells stands proudly in the community center area of Caiyuan, representing traditional Chinese zodiac animals such as dragon, tiger, rooster, and ox, all vividly displaying their ferocity in corners of the Caiyuan recreational area. In addition to large art installations like "Golden Rooster at Dawn" and "Tiger's Vitality," the Caiyuan Community also promotes creating various small artworks with oyster shells in local mothers' classrooms. In addition, oyster shells are used to decorate walls and pavilions in the community with paintings on the surfaces. These artworks made of pieced oyster shells capture the daily lives of Caiyuan residents in farming, demonstrating that oysters are not only delectable food, but also fully repurposed waste to decorate every corner of the community with unique charm. 【Suggested Visit Time】 1 hour