THE CHARM OF THE OLD TOWN | VYA-CYCU2606 | 2026-07-21 - 2026-07-28 | CULT | Age: 18 - 40

Zhongli District in Taoyuan City was originally a Hakka settlement. In Hakka, the valley is called Li, and the area surrounded by the Laojie River and Xinjie River was called Jianzai. During the Japanese occupation, this area was renamed Zhongli Street, becoming a major thoroughfare connecting the north and south.The area along the Laojie River(32769;34903;28330;) is known as the Old Street Area, preserving Japanese-style architecture, century-old shops, and a rich Hakka culture. The Laojie River itself has profoundly influenced the lifestyle of the local residents. However, with the passage of time, many local youths and immigrants are no longer familiar with the historical background of this area. To protect this unique cultural heritage, we hope to raise awareness and interest in the history of the Zhongli Old Street area, thereby achieving the goal of cultural preservation.Host OrganizationChung Yuan Christian University(20013;21407;22823;23416;), upholding the Christian ideal of universal love, is committed to the development of higher education with unwavering faith, hope, and love. To encourage faculty and students to participate in society with love and expertise and to empower students to apply knowledge in practice through practical learning, the university established the Service Learning Program Office in March 2007. This program was renamed the Service Learning Center in March 2008, aiming to systematically and continuously promote service learning courses and programs. The Center encourages students to participate in community service, fulfill their civic responsibilities, and cultivate the core competencies needed for future employment.In 2019, we expanded our scope of work by taking over the Taoyuan Youth Volunteer Service Center from the Youth Development Administration of the Ministry of Education. Our goal is to create a youth-friendly volunteer service platform in Taoyuan and to collaborate with schools, community groups, and organizations to encourage youth participation in volunteer service and enhance the vitality of youth volunteer services in Taoyuan.Our website65306; https://sl.cycu.edu.twAims:1.To promote cultural exchange between local and international youth, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of Zhongli Old Street.2.To foster exchange between different international cultures and broaden children s global perspectives.Achievements over the past year:1.Since 2017, the Chung Yuan Christian University Service Learning Center has held numerous one-day local cultural experience workshops to help young volunteers gain a deeper understanding of the local culture.2.In 2022, we will focus on the Zhongli Old Town (Laojie District), organizing a three-day, two-night local international workshop centered around three themes: and

Work: Participate in community services provided by local communities or non-governmental organizations, and assist in old house renovations and Laojie Rive cleanup work.

Accomodation and food: 1.Accommodated in volunteer house, where you will sleep on the floor with a mat provided. And Volunteers need to bring their own sleeping bags2.Meals will be provided by the Chung Yuan Service and Learning Center, but there will be cultural exchange activities where volunteers can cook their national dishes and share them with everyone.3.In case of any emergency, a local clinic is a 10-minute walk from the accommodation.

Location: TAOYUANCITY

Location and Leisure: Zhongli District, Taoyuan City.Google Map65306;20013;21407;22823;23416; Chung Yuan Christian Universityhttps://goo.gl/maps/BsqLpfBAavbzsdSP8

Airport: TPE

Train/Bus station: Taoyuan International Airport

Requirements: Enjoy learning about different cultures, have a strong interest in learning, and respect local cultures as well as the cultures of other international volunteers.

Meeting point: More detail will be informed on infosheetPLACE: A22 Laojie River Station (A 22), Taoyuan Metro MRT TIME: 2:003:00pm on first dayGoogle Map: 32026691;22290;24066;20013;22754;21312;20013;35920;36335;28934399; https://maps.app.goo.gl/JxkxkwuoBjakDFQ66 More details will be described within INFOSHEET.

Language: eng,chn

Extra Fee: 0 EUR

Enjoy learning about different cultures, have a strong interest in learning, and respect local cultures as well as the cultures of other international volunteers.