Formosa Fun Coast Burn Victim Rebuilds Life|八仙塵爆屆3週年 傷者重生建立新生活

An inspiring story to start the news. Imagine being a survivor with 60 percent of your body burnt. How would you choose to continue your life? Three years ago, the Formosa Fun Coast water park explosion killed 15 people and injured 484. Many victims have tried to rebuild their lives, today we share with you the story of Lin Xian-tong, who conquered his pain and turned his life around with his love for baking.


The cake is removed from the oven and set aside to let it cool. After it cools, it is covered with cream and layers of pudding are added. The final step is the decoration, which is done using a piping bag. This cake is the creation of baker Lin Xian-tong. Three years ago, he suffered burns to 60 percent of his body during the Formosa Fun Coast water park explosion and fire. His hands are still covered with scars.

In the beginning, what was more difficult was holding things, because both my arms and the joints had been burned. I had to do stretching exercises, which were extremely painful.

Lin studied electrical engineering, but always maintained a love for baking. He therefore decided to learn baking, and completed his studies in five years. When he was 30, he opened a customized cake studio. Then the water park explosion and fire occurred. Lin originally thought he could treat his injuries by going to the hospital and applying salves, but ended up in a coma for half a month. His four limbs all sustained injuries. During the rehabilitation process, he thought about going back to cake-making. He tried to make cakes, but oftentimes his grip strength failed him midway through and he couldn't hold on to his tools. His family encouraged him and kept him company through the rehab process, and finally he regained his dexterity.

When Christmas came around, it was time for chocolate houses. They (social workers) thought about me, and asked me to help out with this activity. At that time, I just happened to be able to get hold of that chocolate, so I was very happy. I was very motivated to return to my work.

I told him to take it easy, and said everything will be fine as long as there is progress, and to take it one day at a time.

After the accident, there was a moment when Lin thought he would never be able to make cakes again. He became depressed, but got past it by taking inspiration from his family. He now hopes to use his experiences to encourage other accident victims. He wants to tell them not to let one incident take control of their lives, and to turn their grief and anger into motivation.