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(updated 26 Sep) Taitung, Discovery College 2025

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溫泉 台東溫泉 鹹水溫泉 溫泉飯店

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金讚溫泉飯店為您打造一場不一樣的度假感受

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【高雄住宿】市議會站、六合夜市、駁二特區首選｜高雄富驛商旅

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金崙海灘咖啡廳、網紅景點別有洞天。LI.KA CAFE 力卡珈琲，提供部落風味咖啡輕食、手作烘焙、風味餐。力卡更期許成為卡拿崙部落青年創業沙龍

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Use the photos to make a video

Information about this festival https://spotlightaward.taiwan.net.tw/tourpage.php?tag=3&id=0a490b75-e5da-11ed-8672-506b8df65d5d

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金崙文化健康站 打造長者有善照護 2016-11-15 TITV 原視新聞

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Liuhe Tourist Night Market > Kaohsiung City > Tourism Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan)

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Saturday November 8th - Arrive at the airport at 9:15 AM LATEST

Flgiht time 12:15 pM - 13:45 PM: Fly from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung (BR846)

Friday November 14th - Depart Taiwan via and return to Hong Kong
Depart Kaohsiung 16:40 PM; arrive Hong Kong 18:20 PM (BR849)

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30 elderly - 30 volunteers

Total time - 3 hours

Plan

30 min activity

10 min rest

Activities

Papercutting

剪纸 (Chinese paper cutting)

Red square papers & Scissors

Origami

Flowers, Swan, Butterfly

Square paper

Dancing

Just dance or learn their traditional dance

Taichi

Follow a video and learn yourself before we do it with the elderly: https://youtu.be/G5R44CPQf6Q

Board games

Mahjong

Poker

跳棋 Chinese checkers

五子棋 Gomuku

Ball games

Create and design a ball game

Painting/drawing

Any of your choice

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Every Morning Tai Chi | Tai Chi for Beginners | 15 Minute Flow

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Social media (reels, posts)

Make English menu

Make posters

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The nose flute is a instrument from Paiwan culture, traditionally used by men to express their inner feelings.

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The Paiwan is divided into different social classes, and are not allowed to marry outside their group

Paiwan men trying to marry will cut down as many trees as possible and offer firewood to the girl's family

Tattooed hands are a tradition in Paiwan Culture

Women who recieve these tattoos symbolise their growth to adulthood

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Largest indigenous people in Taiwan, making up around 17.8% of the population

They live in the Taitung area of Taiwan, which is in the south -east.

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The web site of Council of Indigenous Peoples

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Early Paiwan made clothes from bark fibers or pelts

Sewed clothes with linen, cotton and wool

Noble clothes tend to be intricate and extravagant

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Food mainly consists of millets, rice, root vegetables.

Activities such as hunting and farming are important parts of the Paiwan people

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Reusable food container and utensils set: Sustainability is very important to the local community — participants should bring their own reusable food container (such as a tiffin or bowl) and chopsticks/spoon for use during meals.

Small mat or blanket for sitting outdoors: Students will sometimes sit on rocks or grassy areas during certain activities. Bringing a small mat, blanket or towel to keep in your backpack is recommended for students who prefer not to sit directly on the ground.

Gifts from home for newfound friends: You are sure to make new friends while in Taiwan, and in keeping with local customs, you may want to offer a simple gift upon your departure home, such as a snack or small souvenir from Hong Kong.

**Note from Program Leader Ron: "(optional) 餅乾小禮物給老人家:今年有兩個機會跟老人家互動:文健站跟銀青基地。"

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Taiwan _ Discovery College Pre-Departure Packet 2025

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Request from Elderly Care Center (文健站) for 13 Nov. activity plan in advance

Partners from the Elderly Care Center 文健站 are requesting that DC students prepare their scheduled plans for this day before the program so that staff can make sure they are suitable, double check equipment, etc. Here is the Jinlun Elderly Care Center Facebook Page so that students can get a sense of the space, community and common activities at the center: https://www.facebook.com/Jinlun.vuvu.Happy.place (song and dance video; exercise and dance lesson video; story-telling video). If you choose to incorporate DIY craft activities, it would be best for DC to prepare and travel from Hong Kong with any supplies needed.

Below is a possible schedule plan (this is just an idea, so please edit as you/students see fit):

9 AM - 10:10 AM

Group A - Activities in the indoor classroom space (10-15 students per group; approximately 10 elderly folks per group)

1. Self introductions and introduction to Discovery College and Hong Kong using PPT (30 mins)

2. Interactive game or activity, such as DIY crafts, karaoke, language lesson, etc. in small groups (40 minutes)

Group B - Activities in the outdoor hall space

(10-15 students per group; approximately 10 elderly folks per group)

1. Stretching in small groups (20 minutes)

2. Gentle exercise routine in small groups (30 minutes)

3. Large group dance routine (20 minutes)

10:20 - 11:30 AM

Groups A & B switch locations and activities

11:30 AM - Lunch

* Note that 5 designated students will help prepare lunch in the kitchen space in the morning, and may be able to participate in the large group activities for a short period of time at the beginning, but should mostly plan to help with meal prep

The elderly care center has suggested the below timeline for providing our plan for that day.

12 Oct. - DC provides a rough outline of the plan for review by center staff; feedback is provided to DC

28 Oct. - DC provides final plan (if any changes have been made)

4 Nov. - DC provides any files (music, videos, PPTs) so that center staff can prep these in advance

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Lunch upon arrival in Kaohsiung on November 14: Kaohsiung Dream Mall Food Court (夢時代 美食街  (1 hour for lunch at the enclosed food court, where they can pick their own food option and eat at the communal tables (see pictures attached).

We'd give students and chaperones 500 NTD cash each on the bus en route to Kaohsiung to pay for their own lunch at the food court and dinner at Liuhe Night Market (about 250 NTD per meal).

Coach bus drop-off/pick-up is available right in front of the mall and we'd continue on to the Sanshan Guowang Temple (三山國王廟) and Pier2 Art Center after, as discussed during the recce.

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Studio | Alisia, Andy, Vivian, Sophie Chow

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Studio | Alisia, Andy, Vivian, Sophie Chow

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Translate for the studio

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_rZgfvj9cdu8S73fkEPEYmrna2IRri6cI9cU4Cu35E/edit?usp=drivesdk

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比努禮曼工作室.docx

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_rZgfvj9cdu8S73fkEPEYmrna2IRri6cI9cU4Cu35E/edit

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OyJH0bMGouBotQmq59COblgjapxODmLa/view?usp=drivesdk

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pg 5 - 宋李玉葉｜人生的味道 

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pg 5 - 宋李玉葉｜人生的味道 

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I am the founder of Xiangqi Beef Noodles. The original concept of Xiangqi Beef Noodles did not involve selling beef noodles. After my husband, who was from another province, passed away, I decided to change the business offerings. Initially, I started by selling dumplings for just twenty cents each. Although I did not complete elementary school and have limited literacy, I taught myself by purchasing cookbooks, which eventually led me to establish "Xiangqi Beef Noodles."

In 1990, I handed over the management of Xiangqi Beef Noodles to my son and retired in 2020 to begin a life in the community. One message I would like to share is: do not make excuses for not wanting to learn due to low education or other reasons. Maintain a learning mindset, but also learn to let go. Step back at the right time and give yourself a chance for a new life.

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Page 6 宋李玉葉｜做喜歡的事

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Page 6 宋李玉葉｜做喜歡的事

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"Doing What I Love"

In 2001, I handed over the operation of Xiangqi Beef Noodle to my son, and in 2020, I retired and began my life in the community. Currently, I take classes at the Community Health Station and the church's care center. I enjoy singing and playing Sudoku the most. I don't want to let my mind rest; I like to challenge my thinking. My Sudoku skills have reached a high level, and I look forward to more challengers.

I also enjoy handicrafts, such as weaving cotton products. Making hats, tote bags, and backpacks are among my favorite activities. My works are loved by many, and I often receive orders, which brings me joy and a sense of accomplishment.

At the Community Health Station, if there’s a need to sing traditional tunes, the teacher asks me to teach everyone, so I can also be considered a singing instructor. Since these are all activities I love, I am very happy every day.

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My family had a piece of land that supported our whole family. I learned how to plow the fields and move rice from a young age. The rice bags were very heavy, and as a child, it was very hard to do these heavy tasks. My father was very strict and would scold us every day. When I was young, I had the idea of running away from home, but I told myself that he was my father and I had younger brothers and sisters, so I had to be patient.

However, this piece of land was washed away in Typhoon 88. The hard work and happiness associated with that piece of land seemed to disappear with it, which made me miss it very much. This piece of land will always remain in my memory.

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Page 8 李美連｜憶起早期女青年的生活

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Page 8 李美連｜憶起早期女青年的生活

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When I was about 14 or 15 years old, Y.M.A. messengers would come to the house and give me flowers for my hair. I told my mom that I had reached the age where I must join the Young Women and begin serving the tribe. We clean every day in the morning; we hear the ringing of the bell, gather together, put on work clothes, hold a bamboo hat in our right hand, and neatly organize the items we gather at the leader's home before going to the workplace together. After a day's work, the Youth League would sort out bundles of wood and let those in need take them home. At the leader's home meeting, the second announcement of the next day’s workplace would be made. Everyone, male and female, takes their service to the tribe very seriously. What I want to share is that the tribe is our home; we are closely connected with it, and we should participate in and care about everything. My advice is: Be patient in everything, and God will arrange it.

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Pg. 9 尤清滿 ｜排灣族五年祭

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Pg. 9 尤清滿 ｜排灣族五年祭

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The "Maljeveq Festival" of the Paiwan people is a ceremony held every five years, unlike the annual millet festival. It is commonly known as the "Covenant Festival with Gods." This is a moment for the Paiwan people to gather with their ancestral spirits and the creator god, and it is one of their most representative festivals.

qingThe millet harvest festival, called "masarut" in the Paiwan language, means "to pass a year" or "to cross over, to exceed." It aims to thank the gods for their care throughout the year and convey blessings for the new year. Traditional seasonal festival activities include hunting, storing this year's harvested millet, selecting millet for sowing, and tasting the new rice. Additionally, this marks the boundary between the beginning and end of the year.

Since the "Maljeveq Festival" is held every five years, each festival is very significant, embodying the meaning of reverence and remembrance.

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When I was a child, I went to elementary school. I only remember learning my own name, but not much else. Later, my parents asked me to go to the mountains to help work, so I stopped going to school.

When I was young, my family introduced me to a man from another province. We got married and had four children. Now, the children have grown up and have families of their own. I am the only one left at home. My children suggested that I go to the cultural and health station and chat with everyone instead of just staying at home and watching TV, which will make my mind dull. Therefore, I often go to the cultural and health station to sing and dance with everyone.

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Thank God for giving me a pair of beautiful hands. I not only think the hands themselves are beautiful, but also because everything done by my hands becomes better. I take care of my children and husband with my hands, and I also enjoy doing work by hand. Whenever I engage in handcrafting, I feel very relaxed and immersed in it, which is my favorite activity. Many people appreciate my work and will order from me. Every time I finish a piece, I feel a sense of accomplishment.

What I want to share with you is that no matter what kind of environment we are in, even if we have a physical illness, we should try to maintain a good mood, so that everything will become better.

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P.17-18 洪碧霞｜奔走的自由人生

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P.17-18 洪碧霞｜奔走的自由人生

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I met my husband in 1958 and got married when I was 15. He was a military soldier who came to look for wood for cooking. I was a little scared of outsiders and would run away whenever he came. Between 1958 and 1960, many outsiders appeared in the tribe. Later, the military soldier came to our home to propose marriage. My mother's cousin thought he was a good match. This outsider often accompanied the old people and pleased them. Although I never talked to him, we got married in 1960. Lin Chunjiang's father arranged our marriage with a marriage gift of NT$3,000, which was to be paid in installments, but in the end, I only received more than NT$1,000, and the remaining amount was not compensated to me later.

In 1969, we moved to Pingtung. I cried the first week after I moved there and missed my mother at night. When my children were sick, I asked my parents for help, and they always supported me in my life in Pingtung. After my father passed away, I moved back to Jinlun. In 1969, we bought a thatched house and lived with my mother. I made money by delivering the United Daily News, opened a karaoke bar on the road near the construction site, and took the driving test. I failed the practice test, but I was lucky when I took the test and passed it.

Later, I went to study nursing and did a week-long internship in Taichung, working as a temporary nurse at the Provincial Hospital and Mackay Hospital. After that, I rented a small apartment in Taitung, cared for mildly ill patients, washed dishes in a restaurant in my spare time, raised chickens, and delivered lunch boxes. I worked in schools and restaurants. Although life was hard, I was determined to make money. I used the money I saved to buy a van, which cost more than 800,000 yuan. Later, I realized that it would have been better if I had bought a house in Taitung. I have done many jobs, and I am not afraid of any hardship, because only hard work can make money.

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When I was still physically disabled, whenever the welfare unit offered traditional cooking courses in the tribe, I would teach how to make Abai and millet wine. The Abai and millet wine I made were very famous because they tasted good and had a great texture. My vuvu and children especially liked my Abai and millet wine. Every time they returned to Jinlun, they would ask me to make them. I was very happy when I made these dishes, and I felt a sense of accomplishment.

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I am originally from Guanshan, but I married my wife in Jinlun. My wife and I are both interested in agriculture; she is employed by others, while I manage my own land. We have three small children. I really love to grow vegetables, and I ride a motorcycle around the tribe to sell the vegetables I grow. I truly love my life and lifestyle here.

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P. 21 魏美花｜我的休閒活動

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P. 21 魏美花｜我的休閒活動

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My leisure activities

I really like to play mahjong. After I retired, my life became a bit boring, so I would invite my friends over to my house to play mahjong together. Mahjong allows me to focus, and I can talk to my friends at the same time. Now I go to the Wenjian station every day. Sometimes during board game time, the teacher allows us to play mahjong together, which makes me feel very happy.

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p.22 劉秀蘭｜我的老家

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p.22 劉秀蘭｜我的老家

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Liu Xiulan

When I was in second grade at Duoliang Elementary School, the distance between Duoliang Village and the school was quite far. During flag-raising ceremony, we were still on the mountain. I graduated from the ninth class of Binmao National School. At that time, we lived in the thatched house that we made ourselves. There was no running water, so we needed to go down to the village to fetch water and bring it home. After school, I also had to feed the chickens and pigs; my mother assigned many chores to me.

There was no vegetable market back then, so buying vegetables was very inconvenient. To be self-sufficient, we would go up the mountain to harvest food, mainly eating sweet potatoes and millet. On Saturdays, I had to grind millet for half a day, and my hands would get blistered. Commands from the elders at home had to be followed; otherwise, there would be punishment. In the evenings, the youth group would gather at the chief’s house, lighting a bonfire, and it was always very joyful during the millet festival.

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I come from Jinlun and graduated from Binmou Elementary School. Since I was young, I have been farming with my parents, and after getting married, I also farmed with my husband. Jinlun is located by the sea, and sometimes my children and I go to the beach to catch fish. The bald-headed shark fry is a specialty of Jinlun. After my husband passed away, I now farm in the mountains with my son. During the busy farming season, I actively participate in activities at the community center. I am 79 years old this year, and my health is still quite good. I enjoy making friends, singing, and drinking, and I believe life should be lived this way.

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When I was in elementary school, I had three siblings. Our family moved a lot because of my dad's job, so I had to change schools many times. One of my deepest memories is of Dawang Elementary School because there was a big tree there, and it still stands there to this day, and so my memory of it is quite vivid.

When I was little, my mom always planted her favorite vegetables next to our house. We made many good friends at Dawang Elementary School, and looking back, my carefree childhood was truly wonderful.

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Page 25 朱花子｜美好憶之教會童年

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Page 25 朱花子｜美好憶之教會童年

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I have believed in Christianity since I was little, and I have many memories of church activities. Even as I grew up and got married, I have never left the church. Life has never been lacking in the love of the Lord. The hearts of children are like pure colors; happiness is very simple, and it is easy to be satisfied. Therefore, in my impression, the most beautiful memories of my childhood are all from life in the church.

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I got married when I was 20, and had my first son at 21. When my eldest son was one month old, my husband went to Hualien to serve as a soldier. I missed him so much, so our family decided to prepare lots of food and visit him in Hualien.

We used the chickens we had to make fried chicken legs, the eggs from the hens to make soy braised eggs. We also made Abai (Paiwan rice dumplings) from our hometown and brought our own home-grown peanuts. These are all foods that my husband likes, and we made them so that he can hopefully feel our love through this. In the morning, we took the first bus to Hualien and arrived around 11o'clock. Everyone was able to enjoy a delicious meal and drink while meeting other guests, whose hearts also longed for their husbands as they were able to return home safely. This memory is still so clear to me, as if it happened yesterday.

Although my husband passed away early on, my children show filial piety (behaviour of children to exhibit love and respect for ones parents, elders, ancestors, representing their gratitude to their parents for their life, repaying and supporting them). This truly is a beautiful memory.

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Growing up, I often heard my father tell stories about his youth. The Paiwan people in Nanhui are different from those in other regions. The most special thing is that we had a youth center called PaLakuwan, which was a men's gathering place. This youth center could be described as a school for men, with a system divided into three grades. At the center, young people needed to listen to the guidance of their elders and learn production skills, hunting, military training, politics, tribal history, and social norms.

As the Nationalist government moved to Taiwan, the power of tribal leaders gradually weakened, and the youth center was disbanded. Many young people moved to the city to make a living and gradually became estranged from tribal culture. After the typhoon on August 8, some young people in the Jinlun tribe began to rediscover their close relationship with the tribe and gradually understood their responsibilities. In the process of disaster relief and reconstruction, more and more young people realized the importance of restoring culture and finding their roots. They re-established close relationships with their elders and learned traditional skills from them, such as traditional cooking, millet pounding, hair flower weaving, embroidery, pottery, beads, and glasswork, and began to attach importance to the "inheritance" and mission of culture. Therefore, the Little Youth Association came into being. I am also a returned youth, and I was deeply moved to see that the tribal youth have done so much work for the tribe. I am on this journey of inheriting culture and searching for roots.

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P10 - 汪鐘彩花｜我的一家人

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P10 - 汪鐘彩花｜我的一家人

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At the age of 15, I married a man from another province, introduced by my aunt. He was a good friend of my uncle. We have four children: three daughters and one son. The children are all very filial. After getting married, I focused on taking care of the children and my husband at home. My husband is a very good person. He let our relatives live in the place where we originally lived, so we moved to the mountains. The first year we moved to the mountains, we encountered a typhoon while I was pregnant with our first child. Our work shed was about to collapse; my husband went to repair it while I supported the walls. That experience left a deep impression on me. Later, I fell seriously ill. Living in the mountains made it inconvenient to see a doctor, so my husband went down the mountain to buy traditional Chinese medicine for me, but my condition worsened. We eventually went to the hospital, where the doctor asked my husband whether to save our child or me; he chose to save me, which deeply moved me. Although we lost our first child, we later had four children. In his later years, my husband was often ill and spent his last three years in the hospital until he passed away at 91. A year after his death, my children and I missed him very much, so we went to his hometown in Taiping Wangjia Village, Anhui, and also visited Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). This memory will always remain unforgettable for me. Currently, my life is stable; I am not ill and, when there’s nothing to do, I go to the community center and spend every day with many friends. One thing I want to share is: health is very important; be happy every day.

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Here is the translation of the text you provided:

"We originally lived in Chulu, but because my husband's business was not good, his friend was in Jinlun. We decided to sell the house and land in Chulu and move to Jinlun to start life anew. At first, my husband recommended going to buy breakfast, and the business was quite good. However, over time, the situation improved. We began to grow many fruits, mainly relying on selling custard apples for a living. Now, although we are older, we still enjoy planting vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers. This kind of life makes me very satisfied."

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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Environmental conservation and protecting our planet

I originally led a monotonous life without clear goals and passions. However, due to Tzu Chi, environmental protection has quickly become my invigoration, changing my daily life drastically. Specifically, two years after arriving at the goal, I established an environmental protection centre in my hometown. I decided to do this as raising awareness is essential for environmental protection, especially in Jinlun, a tourist area. We must work together to preserve our environment and protect the earth.

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I used to love my life in the mountains. After my retirement, I love to stay in the mountains and grow all kinds of plants. Watching them grow gives me a sense of relaxation and especially a sense of fulfillment when they are harvested. Currently, my red meat tenderloin and ginger are very popular. Outside of the farming season, I go to the church's caring station on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and take classes at the activity center's cultural and health station on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and that's my life now.

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Express your gratitude for people who supported your experience in this trip 

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Express your gratitude for people who supported your experience in this trip 

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teachers/helper in Jinlun experience

Sam

政義

姊姊（政義‘s mom）

小偉哥

tjaiwan

saljeljeng

tamiku

Ulung

Vuvu

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Our Local Coordinator Sam (Osan) would like students to watch this video before the program for more context about sustainability efforts in Jinlun.

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武撒恩 X 謝政義──點亮了台東金崙

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Daniao Village representatives would like to share that they completed a peanut planting ceremony in late August and students will have the chance to help harvest peanuts in November:

Here’s the Facebook page of our Youth Cultural Center in the Daniao tribe. The video shows the process of planting peanuts. This batch was planted so that when the students arrive, they’ll be able to harvest the crops themselves. We hope the video gives you all something to look forward to: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CRqgkN5w5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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On Day 5, we've updated the cocoa farm visit venue to Cocosun (巧茵山休閒農場) due to timing logistics.

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可茵山的起源
可，代表製造巧克力的起點，可可樹與可可豆；茵，象徵植物成長繁盛茂密的樣子，期許可可能夠被廣泛種植結實纍纍；山，象徵屏東聖山-大武山，希望在巍峨的庇護下，能讓可可產業在南國成長茁壯！ 線上選購 “ 可茵山就是純巧克力 , 純巧克力就是可茵山 ” “ Cocosun is Pure Chocolate , Pure Chocolate is Cocosun ” -林碧山 Freddy Lin 熱銷商品 純可可就是可茵山

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On Day 6, we've added in a visit to a stationary store (九乘九文具) since we have a bit of extra time this morning.

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If possible, before arriving in Taiwan we recommend dividing the group into groups A & B for Day 2-4 activities. Ron Hu will lead group A and our new CLI co-leader, Eva Ren, will lead group B. Let me know if you all have any questions.