Roland Park Country College Preparatory School and
Gilman Private Preparatory School from Baltimore, Maryland, 20 students came to Taiwan Cultural Center of Taipei Economic & Cultural Representative Offices for a day's Taiwan Culture Immersion program on Wednesday 3/4/2020. It
was a success! The 10th and 11th students learned the following subjects:
1. Historical Events Discussion
Better understanding of 228 incident
in 1947, Taiwan and American Civil War in 1861- 1865 - Q & A session.
2. Social Studies
A metaphor of "yam" and
Taiwan in terms of geography & history to understand the deep and
inseparable relationship. The "Yam" represents Taiwanese people's
resilient way of living.
3. Art and Drama Projects
A journey to the West (西遊記) - shadow play art projects.
4. Contemporary Arts Exhibits
Ceramic
/Pottery Exhibits - a showcase of Taiwan’s contemporary national arts culture.
Summary
All
20 students focused on the differences in culture and history between Taiwan
and America through the Q/A session. They were motivated by and engaged in
the discussion and demonstration. They had a ball through groups “Shadow
Play” project. Without scripts in
hands, they organized into 4 groups to ad lib and improvise as much as
possible. They cast all major
characters, Buddhist Monk Tang, Monkey King, River Monster, Pig Monster and Cow
Monster from "A Journey to the West", one of the four
great novels of Chinese literature, with innovative approach & contemporary
plot. They would brainstorm and
freewheel into modern comedy and tragedy.
The dramatic effect was as hilarious & thrilling as you could
imagine!