Some people may think that only government or large conglomerates can change a place; and some may think that when young people say they want to change a place, it just a saying. To enhance youth’s ability of drawing up proposals, the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education hosted training camps in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien in July 2018. In Taichung, the participants visited鹿港囝仔(The Kids from Lukang), which is a local organization set up by a group of young people who come from Lukang. Through actual visiting and youth dialogues, it is expected that more young people can return to their hometowns, and use their creativity ideas in helping to change their hometown.
Every member from the organization are all trying very hard to use their own ideas to change the place. One of the member rebuilt an old house and transformed it into a local bar “勝豐吧(Home Bar)”; another one set up a handmade shirt brand ”參先生(3 Shirt Design)” and mainly use remaining fabrics to make new shirts; and the other member established a local restaurant “禾火食堂(Our Shokudo)” with the commensal spirit. “Participate in the local affairs first, and then we could talk about local art festivals” said Zhang Jingye, the chief executive of The Kids from Lukang. They held a series of local activities, offering Lukang people opportunities to re-recognize Lukang and participate in Lukang affairs, and also condense the local feelings of Lukang people. Three years ago, they held Lukang arts festival with local residents. It is to be hoped that Lukang community will be activated and more young people are willing to return to Lukang.