OLD HOUSE RENOVATION and CULTURE EXCHANGE IN XILUO

CODE: VYA-LMTV-XILUO-2501

Work:

12304;About this Journey12305;Today, walking along the Yenping Historical Street, you can see 142 decorated historical houses in total. Most of them were built more than 90 years ago. A century ago, Yenping Street was the downtown with prosperity, but nowadays, as business gradually declined, the residents moved away from Xiluo and Yenping Street have become quieter. As a result, many houses have started to decay. Because of the Community Renaissance movement conducted by Luoyoung Foundation and local government, the street becomes prosperous again In the past 9 years, we have invited many cultural groups and artists to visit and stay in Xiluo, and host different performances. At the same time, we are committed to promoting the art of sculpture and reserve more than 40 pieces of public art for Xiluo. They are arranged at the head of the Grand Xiluo Bridge and the Sculpture Park. We also hosted 11 international work camps focusing on renovating heritage houses.However, there are many sculptures that need to be refurbished, painted, maintained, and guaranteed. We hope to promote the transformation of Xiluo Bridge into a sculpture art gallery to prevent the sculptures from being worn out.Now, we have also established community colleges to help residents better understand local culture and keep up with international standards.Welcome to make friends with students from community colleges, Artistic creation ,teach English in elementary school, high school, or Yunlin Community College in Xiluo, and experienced traditional Taiwanese culture. Therefore, we would like to invite international friends to come join us. It is not only a voluntary work but also a precious opportunity to experience different culture and widen your horizons. Aims1)Creating international cultural exchange and supporting the development of Xiluo community. 2) Revitalizing Xiluo historical street. 3) Making friends with global backpackers.4) Improving Xiluo s quality of life. W: Xiluo LMTV workcamp is going to assist Xiluo Eco Museum (Louyoung foundation). Volunteer need to do the daily house cleaning in Xiluo Eco Museum and backpacker house, help the foundation manage and update our social media, website, blog or Facebook. Volunteer has to maintain the backpacker house with comfortable living conditions. Volunteer will also do some gardening and join environmental community events etc-. Local volunteers will support international volunteer to run this project as well.For more informations of Louyoung Cultural and Educational Foundation and international workcamps, please browse:http://www.louyoung.org.tw https://www.facebook.com/louyoung.ngohttps://www.facebook.com/siluo.yenping.museum/ Description of Main Works: 61548;Culture exchange: Volunteer will be hosting guests and assisting various duties on the reception desk in a rotating base. Volunteer will experience the culture of Xiluo, such as kung fu, hand

Accomodation and food

1.Accommodation is at Xiluo Backpacker s House. The address is: 2F, No.81 Yenping Road, located in town center. Volunteer can use bike for daily transportation and bus station, post office or 24h shop are just nearby. 2.A comfortable blanket and pillow will be provided so there is no need to bring a sleeping bag. 3.There will also be some pocket money , around NTUS dollar 6000, to support daily food. Volunteer can cook by themselves or enjoy the delicious local food in Xiluo restaurants. Internet is always available both in working place and accommodation. There is a washing machine and refrigerator in the accommodation. The weather changes a lot during the season, temperature could vary from 108451; to 328451;, so please bring suitable clothes.

Location and leisure

A traditional and typical Taiwanese town in Yun-Lin County, locating on the middle-western of Taiwan. 1hr to Taichung city, 2hrs to Tainan city and 3hrs to Taipei city by public bus. Google Map65306;6484738642;26519;32291;35199;34746;37806;24310;24179;36335;9234399;(No. 92, Yanping Rd., Xiluo Township, Yunlin County 64847, TaiwanLeisure Activities: Excursion, events organized by the foundation with local people, eco-tourism (optional), etc. 1hr to Taichung city and 2hrs to Tainan city by public bus.

Project hosted by

Louyoung Cultural and Educational Foundation

Directions to meeting point

More detail info will be described within infosheet.

Additional comments

1.High motivation to learn and respect the local culture. 2.CGC (Certificate for Good Conduct) Application form 2 references from school or company basic Chinese is welcome 3.On-line Interview before acceptance is request. 4.Local host only offer limited insurance to cover third party accident, please make sure you have an insurance with you.