📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
VolTra, FishPlant, YWCA Tai O Community Work Office
The workcamp will happen during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a traditional festival in Hong Kong. It aims to raise awareness among publics towards the aging society, boost community spirit in the neighbourhood and preserve the non-material cultures of Hong Kong.
💼 What the programme involves
Workcampers will mainly work around the village, in the aquaponic farm or the community work office on art and community-based work. Details shall depends on the weather and community needs. For example, visiting the elderly and joining Up-cycling Lantern workshop
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation
- Workcampers live in a small house in Tai O. It is well equipped with bathroom and a kitchen. Sleeping bags and pillows are not necessary, but it is appreciated to bring your own.
- Workcampers are responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy environment of the living and working areas.
- Mosquitoes and bees are unavoidable in rural area. Please remember to bring more mosquito repellent. Organic or natural one is recommended.
- You are responsible for the safety and security of your belongings in the camp site. You are advise not to bring valuable items with you.
Meal
- Workcampers are responsible for carrying out cooking and cleaning duties by turns.
- Please indicate if you request special diet to your team, e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
📍 About the location
In contrast to the densely populated areas of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, Tai O, a sub-urban area situated in western coast of the outlying island of Lantau, is characterized by its famous charming fishing village (also known as Venice of the East), natural scenery, a stunning sunset, and the hospitality of the villagers.
Transportation to/from Tai O
1. By MTR & Bus:
You may take MTR to Tung Chung Station and interchange for New Lantao Bus (NLB) Route 11 to Tai O (About 45 minutes ride from Tung Chung Town Centre to Tai O)
2. By Ferry:
- From Central: You may take the ferry to Mui Wo, then take NLB Route 1 to Tai O
- From Tuen Mun/Tung Chung: You may take the ferry directly to Tai O