This project is located in the countryside of Zhongli District, Taoyuan, Taiwan. This village is close to the international airport and Chingpu New Town. It is the only surviving community next to the urban area yet still retains a complete traditional Hakka rural life.Community Features:61548;The rural population is aging, but fortunately, the traditional agriculture handicrafts and life skills have remained.61548;Due to urbanization and proximity to the international airport, the community has a lot of new residents and immigrants from other countries. These new residents from different countries are rich in food, living and various cultures in the communities, but they also bring a lot of collisions and disputes in the lives of the aboriginal Hakka peopleThe Hakka people are the second largest ethnic group in Taiwan. Their characteristics are respect for nature, love for the earth, diligence, and thrift.This project will assist local organizations to promote habitat agriculture, let natural ecology and agriculture coexist, and implement the Satoyama Initiative. We will Inherit the craftsmanship of craftsmen, with learning and field exercises of using the natural construction methods of earth, bamboo and stone. We will also conduct cultural exchanges with new immigrants through foreign food exchanges to enhance mutual understanding, reduce conflicts, and have harmonious life together.Aims:With Agro-living Wellness, we aim to achieve 3 Growths and 2 Gives: 1.Growth in awareness of the importance of sustainable habitats ( SATOYAMA ) 2.Growth in local work force participation rate of the community 3.Growth in volunteers wellness of body, mind and spirit 4.Give a sense of pride to the people of the community 5.Give the emphasis to the people and culture more than the construction development Achievements over the past year:1.2023, learned and cleaned an eco-park with 5 volunteers from France, Netherlands, Spain, Hong Kong and Myanmar.2.2023, widened the ridges of 2700 square feet field and cleared foreign weeds with 5 volunteers.3.2023, preserved old farm tools and furniture for the community educational purpose with 5 volunteers.Before 202261656;Advocated traditional natural architecture and hired local traditional craftsmen to lead volunteers to build natural architecture rest pavilions for the community, 2 bamboo huts with 20 volunteers61656;Tree trimming in mountainous areas, tidying up trails and stacking stone ridges (to prevent earth and rock collapse), etc61656;Accompaniment and meal sharing with seniors in the community, education and counseling for rural children
İş Tanımı
We will focus on sustainable living and natural building, inherit the craftsmanship of craftsmen, with learning and field exercises of using the natural construction methods of earth, bamboo and stone. We will also conduct cultural exchanges with new immigrants through farm to table and foreign food exchanges to enhance mutual understanding, reduce conflicts, and have harmonious life together.
Konaklama ve Yemek
At a hundred year old village house. Sleeping bag is required Food will be offered by local people but volunteers still have a chance to cook in some cultural exchange events.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
A small Hakka village in Zhongli District, locating on the north side of Taiwan, near the international airport.Google Map65306;https://goo.gl/maps/Z7nh1NRQWXVfjYnx6
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