Astronauts of the Sea: Returning to the Roots of Maritime Culture
Four thousand years ago, the people inhabiting Taiwan were skilled in navigation. Their voyage had spread the Austronesian languages across islands of Southeast Asia and Oceania. Thus, The Austronesian languages became the most used language from Hawaiʻi, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Aotearoa (New Zealand) to Madagascar.
"Dare to Dream, Hold On to Your Intention" --- Sakinu Ahronglong, Founder of Hunter School
Passionate about preserving Indigenous culture, Sakinu Ahronglong from the Paiwan tribe resigned from the Special Police First Headquarters in Taipei in 2002 to return to his birthplace of Laulauran, Taitung, to pursue his dreams.
Gosh Creative Arts Camp: Understanding Self & Expression through Arts
"Gosh Foundation exists because of the seeds of hope spread across this land. What we do is inspire. Creativity is not something that can be taught. Thus, we provoke thinking through a different lens." – Silvia Chang, Founder of Gosh Foundation and Film Director. Gosh Creative Arts Camp: An unconventional summer camp
Junyi Innovative Study Abroad Program: An Unconventional Path to Change & Growth
Recognized in Taiwan as the global minister of education, Sir Ken Robinson is a firm believer that education should empower children to create their own lives; in a world of constant change, education is “to enable students to understand the world around them, and the talents within them, so that they can become fulfilled individuals and active, compassionate citizens.” Taitung’s Junyi School o
"Perish" by Paul Chiang
April 2022, the film crew of Insularis Creative arrived at Paul Chiang’s Jinzun studio. Before leaving for the studio, crew members imagined the construction site of the Paul Chiang Art Center adjacent to his temporary outdoor studio to be bounded by dust and noise.
Junyi School of Innovation: 2022 Graduation Presentations
Every student at the Junyi School of Innovation partakes in the three-year-long graduation project. The project allows them to explore their interests in-depth, which they will present to their peers in the 12th grade. Beginning in the 10th grade, 10th graders are supported to first identify their topics of interest.
