Oil-paper parasols have been the traditional treasure of the Meinong culture in Kaohsiung.

As time changes, the oil-paper parasols has evolved from a practical tool into an art form.

Every weekend, high school student, Chen Hua-jun, sits in front of his home and makes beautiful oil-paper parasols.

Ever since he was little, he has made oil-paper parasols with his elders.

To him, the parasols are undoubtedly a source of their honor and pride.

Parasols have been traditionally given as a dowry, symbolizing prosperity and a big family.

The frame of the oil-paper parasols are imported from Mainland China.

After sewing on a threaded structure through the spokes, the rest of the umbrella is added with more threads and glue.

Afterwards, an artist paints beautiful designs onto the parasols and finally they are coated with an oil finish.

Because the process of making an oil-paper parasol is time-consuming and labor-intensive, fewer people are interested in entering this tradtional industry.

However, Guang De Xing of Meinong Village has been able to retain this tradtion through several generations.

By refusing to commercialize their industry, they maintain artistic standards and skills and ensure the necessity of passing down this culture to future generations.