Bloom Beyond Coffee: Reviving Villages

CODE: VTWC25-12

Work
Bootcamp participants will engage in hands-on community-based volunteering rooted in the rural revitalization efforts of Mui Tsz Lam and Lai Chi Wo. Work activities include:
• Coffee Bean Farming & Trail Repair: Support the local coffee field through light farming, weed clearing, and footpath maintenance.
• Mini Voluntary Tour ：Foreign participants will co-lead guided tours with locals, offering experiential insights into sustainable village life through voluntary work.
• Co-creation with the Community：Participants will collaborate with the local participants to create a mosaic tile art installation, capturing shared memories of the village.
Accomodation and food
Except for the first night and the last night, participants will stay in Mei Tsz Lam Camping Area, offering a close-up experience of rural life and heritage preservation. Tent-based stay with mat included (no sleeping bag provided). For bathing, an indoor option with hot water will be provided during the camp.

Participants need to cook and wash dishes themselves. Ingredients will be arranged. Please bring your sleeping bag(or tell us in advance if you do not have one, so that we can prepare it for you).
Location and leisure
The Bootcamp takes place in the scenic Hakka villages. Participants will enjoy:
- Sunrise Eco Hike
Start the new year with a guided hike to experience the natural beauty and biodiversity of the area.
- Coffee Tour & Tasting
Learn about the village’s coffee revival story, from bean to cup.
- Cultural Night & Cross-Cultural Cooking
Join local and overseas participants in a "Farm to Glass" cocktail night using homegrown herbs, and cook together while sharing cultures.
Project hosted by
This project is co-organized by VolTra in collaboration with local partners, aiming to foster sustainable living, community resilience, and cross-sectoral cooperation.

Our main partner in this project is a programme dedicated to revitalizing remote village into an enchanting forest village through community-driven rural sustainability, integrating nature-based solutions, cultural heritage, and innovative partnerships to foster resilient, self-sustaining communities.

Directions to meeting point

Meeting Time: 29 December (MON) 14:00
Meeting Point: Kowloon District (Exact location to be announced after acceptance)
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