Paul Chiang Arts & Cultural Foundation:
Earth Pulsing: Nurturing Life Exhibition

Artist Paul Chiang has spent over the last decade of his life living by the sea, and the ocean has been intimately tied to every stage of his creative journey.

Last year, the “Earth Pulsing: Nurturing Life Exhibition” held at the Asia University Museum of Modern Art received high acclaim, and it has now moved to the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology in Keelung since 21st April. Considering the different nature of the exhibition space, Chiang created a new series of works titled "The Connection between the Ocean and Islands" to be exhibited. In these 16 pieces, the blue and brown colours serve as the basis for abstract paintings that present the mysterious and beautiful feelings that the ocean brings him. Chiang's adept and childlike painting techniques create a floating and imaginative image of the sea.

The joint exhibition is divided into three areas – introduction to ecology, video recording, and visual arts. The curatorial team hopes to touch upon a broader audience with diverse perspectives, reflecting on the relationship between humans and nature.

Earth Pulsing: Nurturing Life Exhibition
Date: Until 10th October (closed on Mondays, except summer holidays and public holidays)
Venue: First Special Exhibition Hall, 1F, Theme Pavilion, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
Organizer: Delta Electronics Foundation, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
Co-organizer: Asia University Museum of Modern Art

Junyi School of Innovation:
7th graders' hiking and camping trip to Dulan Mountain

As part of the Outdoor Education Program, 47 seventh-grade students were led by 5 teachers on a two-day hiking and camping excursion in Dulan Mountain from 23-23 April. They embarked on an interdisciplinary learning journey through the geological history of Dulan Mountain, traditional culture of the Amis and Bunun tribes, and the five senses experience of nature. The Outdoor Education Program is not only a physical challenge but also a cultivation of non-disciplinary abilities, becoming carriers of knowledge for other subjects through personal experience.

On the first day of the hike, students learned to identify native plants along the way, observed the mountain's topography and wind direction to set up their tents, worked together to make dinner, and undertook the "zero food waste, love the earth" mentality. On the second day, in addition to learning about Dulan's local culture through visiting local shops, they also exchanged ideas with foreign friends living in Dulan, learned about international cuisine, backpacker hostels, and the process of settling in Dulan. They also visited support programs for promoting local culture, tribal tutoring classes, and local stores in the area.

Junyi School of Innovation:
8th graders' 100-mile challenge crossing the Coastal Mountain Range

From 8-9 April, 50 8th grade students completed the 170-kilometer cycling challenge. Volunteers and parents of students also joined the ride and provided supplies. The convoy departed from the school gate, crossed the Huatung Valley, passed through the Yuli-Changbin Highway, and returned to the school along the East Coast. In addition to training physical strength, endurance, and cycling skills, the teachers also arranged for observations and learning of the local environment, resources, and industries along the way. 

On the first night, the group stayed in a homestay and invited Mr. Lin Chin-Hsien, a representative of the residents of Changbin Township, to share his experiences and challenges in serving the community. On the second day, the convoy visited the Queen of Peace Church, where volunteer Ms. Kao Pao-Chen talked about the history and footprint of the Societas Missionaria de Bethlehem and introduced the selfless loving spirit of Rev. Dominik Steiner. This gave the teachers and students a deeper understanding of these great clergymen. During the two-day challenge, the students gained more confidence in themselves, strengthened their mental and inner stability.