Mini-trip: Cittaslow in Fonglin

Fonglin is an unsophisticated Hakka town with distinguishing features in tobacco barns and Japanese immigrated villages. It has become the first identified Cittaslow town in Taiwan recognized by Cittaslow International. Cittaslow International was born in 1999, members are motivated by curios people of a recovered time, where man is still protagonist of the slow and healthy succession of seasons, respectful of citizens’ health, the authenticity of products and good food, rich of fascinating craft traditions of valuable works of art, places of the spirit and unspoiled landscapes, respect of traditions through the joy of a slow and quiet living. The trademark is “an orange colored snail bearing a crown of modern and historical buildings”, the soul of the local communities engages with modernity without being unduly influenced by globalization.

With the integrated Hakka traditional culture, Fonglin conforms to Cittaslow ideally. Additionally, with local residents’ effort, Fonglin earns the first Cittaslow identification in Taiwan. In this mini-trip, we are going to deeply explore Fonglin by local resident’s interpretation, walking through historic spot, enjoying traditional food and DIY of local ingredient and so on. Also we will learn how Fonlin earns the Cittaslow identification and manage their communities.

1.   Event Date：Saturday, December 16, 2017

2.   Gathering place：Parking Lot, West Community House, NDHU 2017/12/16(Sat.) 08:40am. Buses will leave at 09:00 am and we do not wait for anyone who is late.

3.   Qualification：All Students in NDHU (including exchange students, foreign students, overseas Chinese students, main-land China students and Taiwan students.)

4.   How to go：Go and return by the rented bus; locally move by feet.

5.   Expense：NT 500 (including transport, traditional lunch, insurance fee and Fonglin interpreter fee. And there will be no refund once you cannot attend the event.)

6.  Payment Start：10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2017 (first Come, first In)
*Please complete on-line registration in advance. Payment location：OIA Office ( Room 408, Administration Building) *

7.  On-line registration Web：https://goo.gl/XXSbxL

8.   Please bring a food container for your own DIY of Hakka traditional food.

9.   Schedule as the attachment. (The schedule may be changed due to weather or the road condition)