Born in Kaohsiung, Chen Yi-fen studied at the National Taipei Teacher’s College (now the National Taipei University of Education) and initially planned to pursue a career in education after graduation. However, an experience at a summer camp deeply sparked her interest in early music, inspiring her to embark on a musical path instead.
Located in Luzhou District in New Taipei City, Luzhou Lee Family Residence, a traditional Chinese family compound, was established in 1895. The Lee Family immigrated from China’s Fujian Province to Taiwan’s Luzhou area around the 18th century and built their own home in 1857.