各位遠道而來的新加坡貴賓：
誠摯歡迎來到我的家鄉——新竹台三線。
身為在橫山居住第九代的在地居民，今天歡迎大家來到同樣位於台三線上的北埔，各位的到來，讓我想起李光耀先生曾說過的感言：
“Our ancestors brought us here, but we are the ones who must ensure this place survives and prospers for our children.”
（祖先帶領我們來到這裡，而我們有責任確保這塊土地能為後代永續繁榮。）
我過去曾居住於新加坡的丹戎巴葛（Tanjong Pagar），對於這份致力於家園永續的使命感與責任，始終感同身受。
各位明日即將參訪新竹科學園區與工研院，探索現代科技的脈動。然而，鮮為人知的是，百年前的北埔正是台灣「樟腦產業」的經濟特區；當時的「金廣福公館」，角色正如同今日的科學園區管理局，統領著區域的資源開發與安全。如今的新竹是全球半導體的重心，而當年的此地，則是供應全球樟腦產業的戰略基地。
從百年前的樟腦到今日的晶片，土地的生命力始終源於經營者的遠見。今日，我們將帶領各位體驗充滿傳統但又當代的客家粄條，參觀見證合資精神的金廣福，以及當年姜阿新先生用以招待國際賓客的精緻洋樓；若時間充裕，也邀請各位到北埔農會走走，歡迎採購珍貴的東方美人茶。
期待我們能跨越地域，共同為永續家園與人類文明的提升貢獻心力。
再次歡迎大家！
陳文堂 Don Chen
橫山論壇 創辦人
丙午年 2026年4月
This special gathering began a few weeks ago when Dr. Tung Chen-yuan, Taiwan’s Representative to Singapore, invited me to join his delegation of distinguished Singaporean business leaders as a local representative. Standing there as a ninth-generation resident of Hengshan, welcoming them to neighboring Beipu along Highway No. 3, I was reminded of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s timeless words:
“Our ancestors brought us here, but we are the ones who must ensure this place survives and prospers for our children.”
Having once lived in Tanjong Pagar myself, that shared duty toward the sustainability of our home resonated deeply within me.
Today, these old and new friends are visiting the Hsinchu Science Park and ITRI to explore the cutting edge of modern technology. Yet, during our walk through Beipu, I shared a little-known historical parallel: a century ago, this very town was the "Special Economic Zone" of the global camphor industry.
Back then, the Jin Guang Fu Mansion functioned exactly like today’s Science Park Bureau, managing regional development and security. While Hsinchu stands today as the global epicenter of semiconductors, this land was once the strategic supply base for global camphor. From camphor to microchips, the enduring vitality of a land always springs from the foresight of its stewards.
During our journey, we experienced Hakka rice noodles—tradition refined with a contemporary touch—and toured the exquisite Western-style residence where Mr. Chiang A-hsin once hosted international clientele. We concluded with a stop at the Beipu Farmers' Association to pick up some precious Oriental Beauty Tea, capturing the unique honey aroma of Taiwan's terroir as a lasting memory for our Singaporean friends.
As the evening drew to a close, it became clear that whether in Hengshan, Beipu, or Tanjong Pagar, the story of the land never stops. I look forward to transcending geographical boundaries together, working hand-in-hand toward a sustainable home and the advancement of human civilization.
Don Chen
Founder, Hengshan Forum
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