By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported by Chen Guanxin
The long winter vacation is about to begin. In addition to the travel plans arranged by parents for the Lunar New Year, various camp activities will also kick off to make the children’s winter break more fulfilling. The “2013 Sunshine Culture Leisure Tour ~ Healthy and Happy Fun Winter Vacation” camp, organized by Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau, will take place in January and February. The program covers multiple aspects including photography art, wetland exploration, ancient city tours, and rural fruit picking, and online registration is now open. To celebrate the 290th anniversary of Changhua County’s establishment, the registration fee has been specially discounted to NT$290, and each participant will receive a rice-grain baby doll on the day of the camp activity.
Through rural fruit picking activities, children can get closer to nature and learn about rural life. (Photo provided by Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau)
The winter camp activities in January include: “The Art World of Little Photographers” on January 23, “Fubao Ecology & Marine Culture Experience Camp” on January 24 and 25, “Little Farmers’ Fruit Picking & Kiln Fun” on January 26, “Young Scholars’ Cultural Elegance Study Camp” on January 27, and “Let’s All Make Tea Together – Winter Tea Camp” on January 28. In February, there will be: “Artfully Welcoming the Snake Year – Magic Art Creation Camp” on February 1, “Childhood Adventures in Ancient Charm – Exploring Changhua City” on February 2, “Little Farmers’ Fruit Picking & Kiln Fun” on February 3, and “Dairy Cow Ecology Experience Camp” on February 6.
To coincide with this year’s “Year of the Snake,” the Cultural Affairs Bureau has specially organized the “Artfully Welcoming the Snake Year – Magic Art Creation Camp.” Through creating three works — “Full of Snake Steps, A Joyous Festival,” “Golden Snakes Greet the Spring, Creative Spring Couplets PK,” and “Dreams Take Flight, Large Lantern Creation” — children are guided to explore new aesthetic concepts from local traditional festival culture. From design to hands-on creation, they incorporate their imagination, discover the sparks ignited by combining traditional crafts with diverse materials, and experience the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.
The “Fubao Ecology & Marine Culture Experience Camp” allows participants to visit the Fubao Ecological Education Park to appreciate the beauty of the natural ecology of Fubao Wetland and the traditional marine culture of the area. Activities include taking an oyster boat to experience oyster farming life, visiting Taiwan’s largest dairy farming zone, and DIY craft courses such as shell patchwork mobiles or waterfowl figurine painting. The “Little Farmers’ Fruit Picking & Kiln Fun” session lets students enjoy the fun of baking sweet potatoes and corn in the fields, with each participant personally picking a bag of kumquats and planting a pot of winter flowers to take home. Through “learning by doing” and “hands-on observation,” along with professional guided tours, families can experience rural life and learn ecological knowledge.
Visiting Changhua’s ancient city firsthand to explore local heritage culture. (Photo provided by Changhua County Cultural Affairs Bureau)
Additionally, the “Childhood Adventures in Ancient Charm – Exploring Changhua City” will guide children and parents to understand the historical story behind the establishment of Changhua County, while exploring the ancient city to gain deeper insight into the charm of Changhua’s historic sites, culture, and arts. Interactive games between parents and children will also help strengthen family bonds. For more details, visit the official website at sunnyday.bocach.gov.tw.
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