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Taoyuan Youth Visit Chiayi to Learn from Local Revitalization Efforts

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A delegation of 30 young people from Taoyuan visited Chiayi for a two-day exchange program.
  • The program focused on learning from Chiayi's local revitalization experiences to inspire innovation in Taoyuan.
  • Participants visited cultural sites and engaged in workshops to understand heritage preservation and urban renewal.

Thirty young people from Taoyuan embarked on a two-day exchange in Chiayi, seeking to draw inspiration from the city's local revitalization strategies. The initiative, part of Taoyuan's "Youth Engagement in Sustainable Development Action Plan," aims to encourage young individuals to deepen their involvement in local communities and practice sustainability.

The 'Youth Engagement in Sustainable Development Action Plan' has already supported nearly 130 youth teams in local practice. The Youth Bureau has been promoting cross-county exchanges for over 5 years, hoping to lead young people out of Taoyuan to learn about governance and cultural innovation models in different cities.

— Hou Jia-lingDirector of Taoyuan's Youth Affairs Bureau, explaining the program's goals and history.

Hou Jia-ling, Director of Taoyuan's Youth Affairs Bureau, led the delegation. The visit included meetings with the Chiayi City government and tours of sites focused on local revitalization and the city's 'wood capital' cultural heritage. A key component was a workshop designed to translate these experiences into new ideas for youth-led local innovation.

Chiayi, known for its wood culture and revitalized old buildings, offered a model for Taoyuan, which boasts rich cultural resources like old towns, Hakka villages, and diverse ethnic groups. The goal is for the young participants to bring back insights from Chiayi to develop innovative actions tailored to Taoyuan's specific needs and enhance public participation.

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During their visit, the Taoyuan youth explored various locations, including Qi Feng, Jing Gong Ke Yin, and Chao Hai Biao Hua x Mei Jie Art Gallery. They engaged with local groups like "Chiayi Foreigners" and "Chiayi Cultural Studio" to discuss brand management, cultural exhibitions, and community engagement. The delegation also visited the Dong Public Retail Market and historical sites such as the Old Chiayi Prison and Hinoki Village, gaining a deeper understanding of heritage preservation and adaptive reuse.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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