Tengliaozai paper skills rekindle the past

In the village of Tengliaozai in Chiayi County, pieces of freshly formed handmade paper can be seen spread out flat under the scorching sun. Tengliaozai was once an important town for the domestic production of traditional paper. Today, although the handmade paper industry has all but vanished, the skill of traditional papermaking has survived.

Today, Tengliaozai Happy School is an important gathering place for locals. Each Friday, there are countless activities for the elderly, and they eat a communal meal together. Thanks to Professor Chen Yujing (陳毓璟) of Chung Cheng University Department of Adult and Continuing Education, many young people have also joined. This provides company for elderly residents and an opportunity for learning together, promoting the inclusiveness of generations and achieving the goal of intergenerational exchange.

In Tengliaozai, a group of seniors refused to accept the onset of age and began working together. In addition to giving each other company, they are also helping to pass on local culture so that more people can witness the beauty of Tengliaozai.

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籐寮造紙技術 回憶過去光景

一張一張剛成形的手工紙，平鋪於大太陽底下。這個地方就是位於嘉義縣中埔鄉的籐寮聚落，曾經是國內傳統造紙產業重鎮。雖然現今手工造紙產業已經沒落，但這樣的技術卻保存到了今天。

「籐寮仔快樂學堂」是當地人重要的集會據點，每週五都有許多活動讓老人家參與，也會一起煮飯，一起吃飯。在中正大學成人及繼續教育學系的陳毓璟教授帶領下，也會有年輕人的加入。不僅給予陪伴，也一同學習，促進世代共融，達到青銀交流的目標。

在籐寮，一群不服老的長輩聚在一起、共同努力。除了互相陪伴外，也把在地文化傳承下去，讓更多人看到籐寮的美好。

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