We spent a weekend at Atayalbalay Village learning about the history and culture of Atayal people. Our local guides were welcoming and eager to share their customs and traditions with us through different interactive activities, like singing, dancing, trapping and hunting, archery, and making traditional foods. Not only did we learn so much about the local culture, we also had a fun time participating in the activities and spending time together with fellow teachers.

What do agricultural technology, mud flats, and jade statues have in common? Perhaps not much, but we made all of them a part of our recent excursion to Taichung, Taiwan’s second largest city. Excursions are one of the ways we create opportunities for our teachers to explore different parts of Taiwan and experience the local culture together. We packed a full day with some of Taichung’s most famous attractions.