Three meticulously designed VIP packages, allowing the professional curator of Taiwan Bamboo Society and author of *From Bamboo to Bamboo House*

Take you on a tour of four magnificent, limited-edition bamboo structures from the "2021 Bamboo Architecture and Forest Railway New Generation Exhibition" at the Chiayi Lumber Mill

You can also visit the bamboo structure model exhibition, and taste limited-edition food and wine pairings and bamboo-themed light meals.

and stay at the "2020 Taiwan's Most Beautiful Hotel" — Hotel Day Plus Teascape!

This is a one-time offer, strictly limited in time and quantity. Don't miss out!

Event planning

Compared to wood, bamboo presents higher design and processing challenges that need to be overcome due to its irregular, non-homogeneous, and hollow characteristics. For this reason, the emerging architects participating in the "2021 Bamboo Forest Railway Emerging Exhibition" not only took part in a bamboo construction co-learning workshop this February to understand bamboo's properties, high-temperature baking processes, and bending methods, but also held numerous discussions and revisions with curator Chen Kuan-fan regarding technical issues such as the "weather resistance" and "durability" of the structures. Finally, utilizing the warmth and elasticity of bamboo material, they successfully extended the memories of a bygone era into a new-generation landscape stretching from Taiwan to the international stage.

This "Bamboo Journey" guided tour project will be led by Chen Kuan-fan, curator of the "2021 Taiwan Wood and Bamboo Exhibition: New Generation Bamboo Architecture," and designer Chen Yu-wen, author of "Tunnel of Light" and "From Bamboo to Bamboo House." They will guide participants in experiencing how four bamboo structures blend traditional spirit with modern thinking, aiming to expand the imaginative applications of locally produced bamboo materials.

Time-Collecting Tunnel — Designer Chen Yu-Wen

Traveling through the tunnel of intertwined light and shadow, images of the past when railway tracks transported wood gradually emerge. Travelers pick up those lost good times of the past, and historical fragments once left behind are picked up anew—designer Chen Yu-wen uses three types of arches to jointly weave the stable structure of "Tunnel of Retrospected Time," creating light and shadow resembling railway tracks, evoking the prosperity of the past. Using everyday materials and new construction methods, she looks forward to the regeneration of industries that are friendly to the land.

Realm of Elves: Bamboo Mango Teahouse —— Designer Fang Hsin-Chiao

A dimly visible, quiet bamboo tea house stands on a small hill, like a Taiwanese native mango fallen into the embrace of the earth—designer Fang Hsin-qiao sits in the tree shade of the "Realm of Elves: Bamboo Mango Tea House," constructed of bamboo in the brightly lit lumber mill plaza. Feeling the cool and pleasant breeze and brewing a cup of Chiayi mountain oolong tea, the realm of elves naturally exists between the inside and the outside.

Fluttering - Architect Wang Zhe

Taiwan has abundant butterfly resources, with Alishan's 194 species accounting for nearly half of the island's total. Architect Wang Che transformed the imagery of fluttering butterflies into abstract space, using bamboo tectonic sheet units of three scales to shape a unified space and structure—"Fluttering." This layered, fluttering trellis featuring multiple patios provides a space for people to rest, stay, observe, and play, while also expressing the possibilities of the application and appearance of bamboo structures.

Chu Lin - Architect Yu-Hsin Yeh

"Fishing with a bamboo pole at Kitakanasai while seizing the mild clear weather; the cypress logs lying across the stream are right before my eyes." In the past, the timber storage ponds of sawmills were also living spaces for local residents, representing the collective memory of the lumber industry. Here, Architect Yeh Yu-hsin has inserted a space for resting, gazing, and contemplating titled *Bamboo Ripples* (*Zhu Lin*). By continuing the curved state of bamboo like shimmering ripples, this continuous resonance engages in a dialogue with the space-time of the site, allowing wind, light, and tree shadows to dwell within it and merge with the viewer's most primal perception.

Exclusive VIP Tour of the Bamboo Architecture Model Exhibition

One night stay with two meals (includes limited Bamboo course wine)

Event Details

◎ Event Time:

• Batch 1: 2021/12/23 (Thu) 9:00-11:15 (Accommodation and dinner time: the night of 12/22)
• Second Cohort: 2021/12/24 (Fri) 9:00-11:15 (Accommodation and dinner time: the night of 12/23)

◎ Meeting Point: Hotel Day + Kaohsiung (No. 516, Zhongxiao Rd., East Dist., Chiayi City)

◎ Registration link:https://lihi1.com/CtjdB

◎ Event fee:

Each session offers a choice of the following three options:

Instructor Introduction

Designer Yu-Wen Chen (Cohort: 12/23)

Graduated with a Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings (MAEB) from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), currently serving as an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Feng Chia University, having handled related works such as the bamboo-woven "Tree of Life" Art Avenue at the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum and the "Fully Bamboo Resting Pavilion" at the Taichung World Flora Exposition, and also the designer of "Time Tunnel" for the "2021 Bamboo Architecture and Forest Railway New Generation Exhibition". Author of "From Bamboo to Bamboo House".

Chen Kuan-Fan, Chief Curator (Cohort: 12/24)

Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Graduate Program in Structural Engineering at National Cheng Kung University, he formerly worked at Structural Design Group (SDG) in Japan, participating in domestic and international architectural projects such as the Hakka Culture Park across Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. He was also the designer of the "Bamboo Action Exhibition Hall" for the 2020 Taoyuan Land Art Festival and the chief curator of the 2021 Taiwan Bamboo Forest Railway New Wave Exhibition. He is currently the founder of Archetype Structural Engineering Consultants and an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Architecture at National Cheng Kung University and Tunghai University.

Media reports

Bringing together six architects and designers—Wang Che, Wang Ming-hsien, Fang Hsin-chiao, Chen Yu-wen, Peng Wen-yuan, and Yeh Yu-hsin—the "2021 Bamboo Forest Railway Emerging Exhibition," featuring bamboo architecture, runs from October 22 to January 10 in Chiayi. It attempts to use bamboo to create landscape structures in different styles that echo the cultural texture surrounding the Chiayi Forestry Railway. The exhibition received immediate acclaim upon opening, being featured by La Vie, Shopping Design, and others.Dozens of well-known media outlets reported, hoping that through this curation concept, we can break through the public's traditional framework of impressions about bamboo, present brand-new dimensions of bamboo material application, and allow Taiwan to gradually move towards the vision of a "bamboo-constructed city"!

Relevant units & Event contact

• Supervising Agency: Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
• Organizer: Taiwan Bamboo Society, Hotelday
• Executing organization: Mata Taiwan (Austronesian Eye Cultural Studio)
• Co-organizer: Crazy Horse Travel Service

For any questions, please contact us in the following ways:

• Email:benson@matataiwan.com
• Mobile: 0911-231762 (Mr. Fang)

FAQs & Important Notes

Note: The following items apply to both the "Daytime Bamboo Mini-Trip + Limited Bamboo Wine & Dine" and "Daytime Bamboo Mini-Trip" packages. Those who registered for the "Daytime Bamboo Mini-Trip 2-Day 1-Night with Two Meals" package, please refer toofficial regulations of HoteldayBased on

Q1: I would like to sign up for this mini-trip. What are the requirements?

• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied and cared for by a parent throughout the event, and the parent agrees to assume full responsibility for their care.
• Unaccompanied minors aged 13-18 must have a parent or guardian sign a parental consent form (Download area), and present it upon gathering.

Q2: Are there any recommended items to bring for this trip?

1. The activity will take place outdoors for about 1 to 1.5 hours. It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent and a water bottle, as well as light rain gear depending on the weather and the forecast for the day.
2. It is also recommended to bring your personal ID card, National Health Insurance card, personal hygiene items, and medications.

Q3: Under what circumstances will the itinerary be cancelled? Will there be a refund?

• Everyone's safety is of the utmost importance, and to ensure the quality of the event. In the event of heavy rain, typhoons, infectious diseases, or other major public incidents resulting in the Chiayi City Government announcing the suspension of work and classes, or if the instructor is unable to conduct the event due to unavoidable personal factors, the organizer reserves the right to postpone the event.
• If any of the above event cancellations occur, participants who have already paid and registered can choose to transfer to another itinerary session or opt for a full refund.
• If the event must be canceled due to insufficient member recruitment, we will notify those who have paid and registered at least 3 days (inclusive) before the event departure date.

Q4: Can those who have paid and registered also actively cancel and request a refund?

To prepare for everyone's participation, meals and transportation for this event need to be arranged in advance. Therefore, if a cancellation is made due to personal reasons of the registrant,It is recommended to call or email to notify us of the quota transfer., or refer to the "Domestic Tourism Standardized Contract Template" provided by the Tourism Bureau,We will charge a handling fee based on the number of days.：

For registrants of the "Daytime Bamboo Forest Walking Tour + Limited Bamboo Food and Wine Pairing":

• Cancellations made 4 days or more prior to the departure date will receive a full refund.
• For cancellations made 2–3 days prior to the departure date, we will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the tour cost.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on the day of departure or thereafter, cancellations made 1 day prior, late arrivals, unauthorized departure from the group for personal reasons, or failure to notify of non-participation.

For participants of the "Daytime Bamboo Stroll Mini-Trip":

• Cancellations made 3 days or more prior to the departure date will receive a full refund.
• For cancellations made 1–2 days prior to the departure date, we will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the tour cost.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after the day of departure, for arriving late for the assembly, for leaving the tour group privately due to personal reasons, or for failing to notify of non-participation.

For refunds or transfers, please contact us promptly at: benson@matataiwan.com / 0911-231762

Q5: What are the personal data protection agreements for this event?

1. For the purpose of organizing this event, the entities related to this event (refer to "Related Entities & Event Contact" above, hereinafter referred to as "Party B") may collect, process, transmit, and utilize the personal data of the registrant (hereinafter referred to as "Party A") in accordance with regulations, for the purposes of handling document processing, arranging transportation, accommodation, catering, tours, and their ancillary services, to which Party A agrees.
2. When Party A agrees to register for this event, it signifies Party A's consent for Party B to collect and use Party A's personal information for the aforementioned purposes.
3. Party B has an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the personal data of the registrants mentioned in the preceding paragraph, and shall not provide such personal data to any third party without Party B's written consent or except as required by laws and regulations.
4. When the specific purpose for collecting the traveler's personal data ceases to exist or upon the termination of the tour, Party B shall, on its own initiative or at the request of Party A, delete, cease processing, or stop utilizing Party A's personal data. However, this shall not apply to data necessary for the performance of official duties or business operations, or where Party A has given prior consent in writing.
5. When Party B discovers that the first item of Party A's personal data has been stolen, tampered with, damaged, destroyed, or leaked, it shall immediately report the incident to the competent authority, promptly investigate the cause and attribution of responsibility, and take necessary measures according to the actual situation.
6. In the event referred to in the preceding paragraph, Party B shall notify Party A in writing, via text message, or by other appropriate means so that Party A is informed of the respective facts, the handling measures taken by Party B, and customer service telephone window information.

Q6: Are there any other rules for this event that I should be aware of?

1. Invoices will be provided on-site for registrants.
2. The organizer of this event reserves the right to adjust the number of participants, format, content, and participation rules.
3. We will send the pre-travel notice 2 days (inclusive) before the event departure. If you haven't received the pre-travel notice, please check your spam or promotional folder, or contact the organizer (see "Related Organizations & Event Contact" above).