Shortly after the Chinese Civil War, many fled to Taiwan in 1949. Military

villages became their new homes as soldiers, cops, and government workers

conglomerated. United in occupation and struggle against the ongoing conflict

with China, the culture of military villages reflects the strong sense of community, little joys in the ordinary, and glimpses of a young, growing country in the background.

Wu Xian Hui grew up in Air Force Village No. 2. Mr. Wu’s father was a war

photographer that often flew to China to capture scenes of their military camps.

However, his camera was also used to capture daily life in the village. Mothers

busy with sewing, chicken coops in the backyard, children who found joy in the

simplicity of life with bamboo-bound toys or bicycles are amongst these images.