"For nearly a year, each time heavy rains have washed out the road, a few people have applied for permanent housing in the lowlands," says Shi Ciping, pastor of Minquan's church. He says that in spite of the danger and unpredictability of Nature, some 60 % of the villagers have resolved to stay, though they respect those who've decided to leave and wish the best for them.
「近一年來，每下一次大雨、路一中斷，就會有些人轉去申請山下永久屋，」民權教會牧師石慈平說，面對險惡莫測的大自然，目前仍有 60 % 村民堅持留在原鄉，但對選擇下山者，族人尊重也祝福他們。