Black knight spirit
The beauty of Chishang has attracted returning youth and settlers, but dreams and reality have always been sawing in life. Many people have left again, but many people still return. Nothing right or wrong, this is a choice. Wei Wensyuan, one of the initiators of this website who is also a child raised in Chihshang decided to return to Chishang in 2002. From the hustle and bustle, he slowly explored. Relying on the old house to transform into the homestay B&B and a 1.7 acres field, he persisted in fighting so far, and the same returnees as him are continuing to work hard in this land also.
In 2015, returnees and settlers gathered to form the “Black Knight”. They work together in tandem. Seven people have grown into seven stores and have taken root. They rely on the dream of Chishang and manage homestays, cafes, restaurants, studios, second-hand bookstores, etc. As time goes by, the Black Knights now have more partners. It allows Chishang to spread a rich and diverse style.
「As long as the people who love the land become the majority of Chishang and it become a mode of life, big companies will not come in and destroy Chishang.」
「We don't need to build new space from the land, but keep the old houses stacked by life.」
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In addition to practicing their dreams, they also pragmatically manage their livelihoods. The “Black Knight” operates under the concept of a “distributed hotel” in foreign countries. With the concept of group sharing, tourists are brought to various stores. The knights say, “Guests come to my place. Then, I’ll recommend them to other stores with Chishang style.”
「As long as the people who love the land become the majority of Chishang and it become a mode of life, big companies will not come in and destroy Chishang.」
This is the ideal of the black knights. It is also a word that makes a sound. For most towns that residents want to preserve the local natural landscape, this is undoubtedly a more powerful idea. The land has nurtured us. As long as people can see the rural aesthetics in Chishang and experience the wisdom of a grain of rice, then the farmers will be the most beautiful scenery in the field. It is the idea that the black knights want to convey in Chishang.
In recent years, artists such as Lin Huaimin, Jiang Xun and Lin Shengxiang have also come to Chishang with art and music, so that everyone can see the unique beauty of the countryside.
The knights not only hope to preserve old house in Chishang, but also hope that Chishang’s original appearance will be added to more flavors through the combination of art and music. The integration of rural, old houses, streetscapes, humanities and culture will be the future vision of Chishang.