Near Lingdong University of Science and Technology in Nantun District, Taichung City, there lies an old residential area, which annually draws visitors from around the world. A retired veteran, Huang Yongfu, alleviated his boredom in his later years by taking up a paintbrush and using the alleys and streets of the village as a natural canvas, creating various beautiful rainbow lines and cute animals. His bold use of color, lovely compositions, and childlike charm make visitors feel as if they are in a world of rainbows, hence the nickname “Rainbow Village” given by netizens. Huang Yongfu is affectionately known as the “Rainbow Grandpa”. Many photography enthusiasts and young artists come here to take photos and commemorate.
The village entrance, a tens of meters long alley, is where Rainbow Grandpa has painted the most and is the liveliest part. Mr. Huang Yongfu’s home is located in this alley and is easy to find, as his front door is covered with notes left by tourists, filled with blessings: “Rainbow Grandpa, your creations have given the ordinary village an extraordinary color,” “The paintings are so beautiful, please continue to be colorful.
