Walking out from the infamy of dioxin – Luermen rekindles its glory days

Located near the spot where Ming Dynasty general Cheng Cheng-kung (鄭成功) landed in Taiwan, Tainan’s Luermen Community is of great historical significance. The area boasts countless attractions including old Japanese-style dormitory buildings and the Luermen Matsu Temple, not to mention stunning natural beauty like that seen in Sicao Mangrove Reserve. In the past, however, incineration of scrap metal resulted in severe dioxin poisoning in the area, which took a heavy toll on local industries. Fortunately, thanks to the unflagging determination and struggle of locals, Luermen is slowly rekindling its former glory days. 

Luermen Community Director Cai Deng-jin (蔡登進) is a key figure in the community and has spearheaded the reconstruction of Taiwan Sugar Railways heritage. The initiative is rebuilding strength in the community through a raft of projects and activities that aim to redevelop local industry in combination with the area’s rich historical culture, thereby rekindling the centuries-old elegance and magnificence of Luermen’s golden years.

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台南鹿耳社區位於鄭成功登陸台灣的鹿耳門鄰近，極具歷史意義，也擁有優良的自然風光，擁有台鹽的式宿舍聚落群、四草紅樹林保護區、鹿耳門天后宮等特色景點，但是過去因為燃燒廢五金，造成戴奧辛的嚴重汙染，也重擊在地產業。但透過居民自發的抗爭與爭取，鹿耳社區終於慢慢找回昔日風采。

鹿耳社區蔡登進理事長是社區發展的靈魂人物，透過理事長的帶領，啟動修復社區的五分車重建計畫，讓社區重新發揮亮點，也慢慢的讓在地找回力量，發展社區的各種活動，並將社區產業與風光重新發展，結合歷史文化重現鹿耳門的百年風華。

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