農村，曾經是人們生活的根基，承載著土地的記憶與世代傳承的智慧。 農民辛苦耕作，卻依然“看天吃飯”，收入不算多；年輕人藉口離開鄉村，讓地方發展失去動力，農村未來該何去何從？近幾年來，菁寮出現影視作品如《無米樂》與《俗女養成記》讓我們重新看到這些地方的故事，帶動了一波地方關注與轉化的契機。觀光人潮湧入，商業區逐漸發展，地方文化與手工藝術產業試驗圖藉此浪潮轉化經濟。然而，這種轉變也帶動了另一層問題——多商業活動由外地商家主導，當地青年參與不足，產業優勢難以真正留在地方，導向村經濟仍然高度依托短期觀光效益，而非持續長期的發展模式。在地本身的文化與農業，才是這片土地的根基，所以我的概念讓來到這裡人能夠來體驗菁寮人的一天，感受在地生活，也藉此利用三種不同形式的材料狀態來呼籲老街的狀態該齊心協力創造新生。
The countryside was once the foundation of people’s lives, carrying the memory of the land and the wisdom passed down through generations. It was a place where communities thrived through agriculture, and people lived in harmony with nature. However, despite their hard work, farmers still rely on the unpredictability of the weather for their livelihoods, making their income unstable and often insufficient. As modern industries and urbanization continue to expand, young people are increasingly leaving rural villages in search of better economic opportunities, causing local development to lose momentum. This raises a crucial question: What does the future hold for rural communities like Jingliao?
In recent years, Jingliao has gained attention through films and TV series such as Let It Be and The Making of an Ordinary Woman. These productions have shed light on the lives, struggles, and resilience of rural communities, sparking renewed interest in their stories and creating opportunities for transformation. With this wave of attention, tourism has flourished, bringing in visitors eager to experience the charm of the countryside. As a result, commercial areas have begun to develop, and local culture, along with handicraft industries, has attempted to leverage this growing interest to revitalize the local economy.
However, this shift has also given rise to new challenges. Many of the commercial activities and businesses that have emerged are largely dominated by entrepreneurs from outside the region, while local youth participation remains limited. Consequently, the economic benefits generated by tourism often fail to circulate within the community, making the village’s economy heavily dependent on short-term tourism rather than fostering a sustainable, long-term development model. Without a strong foundation built on local participation and investment, there is a risk that the transformation driven by tourism may become superficial, failing to address the deeper issues of rural revitalization.
At its core, the true strength of this land lies in its local culture and agriculture. These elements are not just remnants of the past but the very identity and foundation upon which a sustainable future can be built. That is why my concept seeks to provide visitors with an immersive experience—allowing them to step into the daily lives of Jingliao residents and truly understand what it means to live and work in this environment. By engaging with local life firstha..
