National Chung Cheng University and Yongqing High School Collaborate to Promote Taiwanese Hokkien Language with Student Creative Exhibition

National Chung Cheng University and Yongqing High School have partnered to promote the Taiwanese Hokkien language through an innovative educational program. As part of the Ministry of Education's deep cultivation plan, the "University Scholars Entering Schools" initiative brought university faculty into high schools to foster cross-disciplinary learning.

The collaboration focused on Taiwanese Hokkien education and featured a unique course titled "Images, Clothing, and Era Memories, From Grandma's Era to Image Creation." Students explored Taiwan's textile culture and the Hokkien language through visual arts and creative projects. They were encouraged to draw from their own life experiences, using their mother tongue to re-examine their campus, hometown, and local culture.

The project's results were recently presented in an online exhibition. It features 16 illustrated works and two short films created by students, showcasing their journey of learning and creative expression. The exhibition, themed "Hearing the Voices of the Land, Writing Down the Memories of Youth," highlights the students' ability to observe life, document their land, and express emotions in Hokkien.

Yongqing High School Principal Guo Chun-song emphasized the importance of language, stating, "Language is not just a tool for communication; it is also a way for individuals to recognize themselves and their land." He expressed his commitment to continuing to cultivate students' cultural sensitivity, creativity, and expressive abilities, ensuring that the voices of their homeland are heard and passed down through generations.

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Language is not just a tool for communication; it is also a way for individuals to recognize themselves and their land.