EMBARK ON AGRO-LIVING

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