Small Group Sweet Potato Mama Project Tour in Taipei
2 h
Grupo pequeño
Confirmación inmediata
Acerca de esta actividad
The sweet potato is more than just a food in Taiwan — it’s a part of Taiwanese culture. There are cultural expressions about the sweet potato, and even the country is said to be shaped like a sweet potato. But most of all, the sweet potato is a popular street food snack, and that’s where you come in! You’re going to check out the sweet potato street food scene and meet the women who cook and sell the snacks: the Sweet Potato Mamas.
Your Taipei tour will start by taking you to the base of the Sweet Potato Mama industry, the warehouse. You’ll learn about the Sweet Potato Mama Program and the equipment that these women use every day in their business. The program is run by the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, a well-known support organization in Taiwan that runs care facilities for underprivileged vegetative patients, as well as community welfare initiatives. By providing the space, training, and equipment needed, the foundation helps Sweet Potato Mamas to start their own businesses. The foundation also provides the first bag of sweet potatoes to the women free of charge, to help get the business going. Thanks to receiving these necessities, these Mamas can typically start their own business within as little as one week.
After your warehouse visit, it’ll be time to join the Mamas! You’re going to see how they work by working ourselves, helping them to sell sweet potatoes. Between noon and 1pm is break time for the people who work in this area — but it’s peak hour for the Sweet Potato Mamas. You’ll learn from them and help them to sell sweet potatoes right on the street, and have the opportunity to interact with all the locals who stop by.
Once your shift is over, you’ll be treated to a sweet potato roasted by a Mama herself — a great snack after all your hard work. This tour for sure is an unforgettable experience for you!
Leer más
Mostrar menos
Your Taipei tour will start by taking you to the base of the Sweet Potato Mama industry, the warehouse. You’ll learn about the Sweet Potato Mama Program and the equipment that these women use every day in their business. The program is run by the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, a well-known support organization in Taiwan that runs care facilities for underprivileged vegetative patients, as well as community welfare initiatives. By providing the space, training, and equipment needed, the foundation helps Sweet Potato Mamas to start their own businesses. The foundation also provides the first bag of sweet potatoes to the women free of charge, to help get the business going. Thanks to receiving these necessities, these Mamas can typically start their own business within as little as one week.
After your warehouse visit, it’ll be time to join the Mamas! You’re going to see how they work by working ourselves, helping them to sell sweet potatoes. Between noon and 1pm is break time for the people who work in this area — but it’s peak hour for the Sweet Potato Mamas. You’ll learn from them and help them to sell sweet potatoes right on the street, and have the opportunity to interact with all the locals who stop by.
Once your shift is over, you’ll be treated to a sweet potato roasted by a Mama herself — a great snack after all your hard work. This tour for sure is an unforgettable experience for you!
Incluido
- Local English-speaking guide
- Sweet potato meal
No incluido
- Additional food or drink
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gratuities for the guide
Adicional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please dress comfortably for walking through a warehouse and working outdoors
- All proceeds from this tour will be donated to the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation’s Sweet Potato Mama Program
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Características
Turismo
90%
Cultural
80%
Original
40%
Opiniones
Puede ser que también le guste
Ver todo 22 Colecciones
Haga clic para descubrir otras experiencias
Ver todo
Colecciones
Sky Lantern Experience
10 Actividades
Colecciones
Museums
4 Actividades
Colecciones
Photography
2 Actividades
Colecciones
Taiwan Package
36 Actividades
Colecciones
Mountain Discovery
11 Actividades
Colecciones
Train Pass
6 Actividades
Colecciones
Art
11 Actividades
Colecciones
Walking Tour
23 Actividades
Colecciones
Car Charter
11 Actividades
Colecciones
Northern Coast
20 Actividades
This was a fun and informative tour! We got to learn about the community here while being a part of it. Our tours guides were super fun, nice, and knowledgeable. The warehouse part is short, so be prepared to be on the street for 1.5 hours. And, if you're fair skinned sunscreen and maybe wear a hat in the warm months.