[台灣新聞雲] 記者 黃文庭／新竹採訪報導[Taiwan News Cloud] Reporter Huang Wen-Ting / Hsinchu Report
前言：百年市場裡的跨國情緣Introduction: A Cross-Border Bond in a Century-Old Market
在新竹市這座科技產業與歷史街區並存的城市核心，有一處即使入夜仍散發人文溫度的所在——百年歷史的東門市場。近日，市場二樓的「三五好友文創茶啡坊」迎來一場低調卻深刻的跨國告別。即將結束在台生活的美籍友人 Ben，於返美前兩週特地再訪，向陪伴他走過異鄉歲月的空間與店主，獻上一份真摯的道別。
In the heart of Hsinchu—a city where high-tech industry and historic neighborhoods coexist—stands Dongmen Market, a century-old landmark that continues to glow with human warmth after nightfall. Recently, a quiet yet deeply moving international farewell took place at Friends Tea & Coffee House, the house, on the market’s second floor. Ben, an American friend preparing to conclude his life in Taiwan, returned two weeks before his departure to offer a heartfelt goodbye to the space and its owner who had accompanied him through his years abroad.
一、隱身市場的文化綠洲
I. A Cultural Oasis Hidden in the Market
走進新竹東門市場，沿著略顯斑駁的階梯拾級而上，推開「三五好友文創茶啡坊」的大門，映入眼簾的是一處與一樓喧鬧攤販截然不同的沉靜世界。木質地板散發歲月沉澱後的溫潤氣息，吧檯座位與柔和燈光，構築出讓人自然放慢腳步的空間。
Ascending the weathered stairs of Hsinchu’s Dongmen Market and opening the door to Friends Tea & Coffee House reveals a tranquil world distinct from the bustling food stalls below. Warm wooden floors, bar seating, and soft lighting create an atmosphere that naturally invites visitors to slow down.
牆面上陳列著以青蛙、台灣原生生態為主題的畫作與標本，書架則精選自然、人文與國際攝影書籍，使這間茶啡坊不只是飲食空間，更是一處融合藝術、閱讀與交流的文化節點。
The walls display artwork and specimens themed around frogs and Taiwan’s native ecology, while the bookshelves feature carefully curated titles on nature, humanities, and international photography—transforming the café into a cultural node that blends art, reading, and conversation.
二、一本書，連結家鄉的精神座標
II. A Book as a Spiritual Compass to Home
在這次告別中，店主回憶起一個令人動容的細節。Ben 一進店內，目光立刻被書架上一冊英文版《台灣國家公園》（National Parks of Taiwan）吸引。書中介紹九座台灣具代表性的國家公園，橫跨高山、森林與荒野，對即將返鄉的 Ben 而言，形成強烈的情感共鳴。
During the farewell, the owner recalled a touching moment. Upon entering, Ben’s eyes were immediately drawn to an English-language book titled National Parks of Taiwan. Featuring nine iconic national parks across mountains, forests, and wilderness, the book resonated deeply with Ben as he prepared to return home.
他坐在吧檯前專注翻閱書頁，並主動向同行的女性朋友介紹書中內容，分享自己與家鄉自然地景之間的記憶與情感。那一刻，新竹老市場的靜謐空間，彷彿與太平洋彼岸的壯闊自然產生連結。
Seated at the table, he browsed the pages intently and introduced the book to his female companion, sharing memories and emotions tied to the natural landscapes of his homeland. In that moment, the quiet space of the old Hsinchu market seemed to connect with the vast wilderness across the Pacific.
Would be better if the similarities can be more specific like the state Ben is from or places in what sense stiring up his emotions/memories.
三、跨越語言的理解與分享
III. Understanding and Sharing Beyond Language
這場告別沒有隆重儀式，卻充滿真誠情感。Ben 特別將朋友介紹給店主認識，象徵著他將自己在台灣生活中珍視的一部分，正式分享給身邊的人。即使語言背景不同，彼此仍能透過書籍、空間與共同欣賞，建立起無需翻譯的理解。
There was no elaborate ceremony in this farewell, yet it was filled with sincerity. Ben introduced his friend to the owner, symbolically sharing a cherished piece of his life in Taiwan. Despite different language backgrounds, books, space, and shared appreciation, they fostered a common ground beyond words.
「他跟我說再見，也說一定會再回來。」店主語氣平靜，卻難掩內心的感動。隨著 Ben 即將返美，這段發生在東門市場的相聚，也成為他記憶中難以取代的台灣片段。
“He said goodbye and promised he would return,” the owner said calmly, emotion evident beneath the surface. As Ben prepares to return to the United States, this gathering in Dongmen Market will remain an irreplaceable chapter in his memories of Taiwan.
結語：真正的國際化，在生活細節裡
Conclusion: True Internationalization Lives in Everyday Details
在全球移動成為日常的時代，真正的國際化並非宏大的建設或口號，而是存在於老市場的一盞燈、一本書，以及一段被用心對待的相遇之中。新竹東門市場的「三五好友」，正以最老派、也最溫柔的方式，讓遠道而來的旅人，在異鄉找到如家般的安放。
In an age of constant global movement, true internationalization is not found in grand structures or slogans, but in a light, a book, and a thoughtfully shared encounter within an old market. At Friends Tea & Coffee House in Hsinchu’s Dongmen Market, travelers from afar find a sense of home through the most old-fashioned—and most gentle—forms of warmth.
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