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Principals Unite for Charity, Making 2,000 Dumplings for Children in Need

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Five principals from elementary and middle schools in Huatan Township, Changhua County, Taiwan, volunteered to make 2,000 sticky rice dumplings.
  • The dumplings were donated to the Changhua County branch of the Child Welfare League Foundation to support children in need.
  • The event was organized by the Huatan Emergency Relief Association and sponsored by Taifeng Company, which purchased the dumplings.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, five principals from elementary and middle schools in Huatan Township, Changhua County, Taiwan, set aside their administrative duties to volunteer as sticky rice dumpling makers. The initiative, organized by the Huatan Emergency Relief Association, saw over 200 volunteers, including the five school leaders, participating in the charitable event.

The principals, including Tu Ming-hsiu of Huatan Junior High School, Chan Hsueh-mei of Huatan Elementary School, Tseng Ya-ying of Baisha Elementary School, Yang Su-ling of Wenxiang Elementary School, and Li Liang-chi of Chiaoai Elementary School, demonstrated their skills in preparing, stir-frying ingredients, and wrapping the dumplings. They expressed joy and nostalgia, noting that while it had been a while since they last made dumplings, their hands quickly remembered the technique.

We haven't made dumplings in a long time, but our hands quickly remembered the technique. It's truly precious and unforgettable to be able to make dumplings with 200 people, especially since all the dumplings made will be sent to the children of the foundation, making the dumplings even more meaningful.

— PrincipalsThe school principals expressed their feelings about participating in the charitable dumpling-making event.

This year, the volunteers collectively prepared 2,000 dumplings, all of which will be donated to the Changhua County branch of the Child Welfare League Foundation. Taifeng Company supported the cause by purchasing the 2,000 dumplings, ensuring that children under the foundation's care would have a warm and meaningful Dragon Boat Festival.

"The dumplings made with love will bring warmth to the children of the foundation during the Dragon Boat Festival," said Hung Tien-chin, chairman of Taifeng Company. The event highlighted the principals' commitment to community service and their willingness to contribute to a worthy cause, making the dumplings not just a festive food but a symbol of care and support.

We hope these 2,000 dumplings can bring warmth to the children of the foundation during the Dragon Boat Festival.

— Hung Tien-chinThe chairman of Taifeng Company, which purchased the dumplings, shared his hopes for the donation.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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