在臺灣民俗學領域里 ,林明德無疑是個先驅學者。他常憂心于臺灣民俗文化與人士的消亡 ,而常和時間賽跑 ,試圖結合官方與民間的力量與資源 ,通過一次次民俗活動的成功策劃和組織 ,讓臺灣民俗文化綻放出璀璨的光芒。他不愧是臺灣近二十年來民俗藝術的有力推手。 In Taiwan s folklore, Lin Ming-de is undoubtedly a pioneer. He shows great concern over the development of Taiwan s folklore culture and has made every effort to bring Taiwan s folklore culture into prominence.He has been an active advocator of folklore art in Taiwan in the past 20 years.