In this issue we offer a special report on the former glories of traditional poetry societies--which might be described as having written down the first chapter of Taiwanese literature. These societies can trace their roots back to the seventeenth century, but today they face a state of decline. We hope that we can attract the interest of all those who love poetry, and infuse new life into this refined folk activity.
我們這次就特別去報導堪稱寫下台灣文學第一章、傳承自明末清初的台灣傳統詩社過去的榮景，和今日的式微，希望吸引起愛詩人的注意，能為這個風雅的民間活動注入新生命。