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Tainan Children's Art Education Festival: 6 Schools 'Show Together' with Musical Stage Play

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Six schools in Tainan, Taiwan, collaborated to perform a musical stage play titled "Lost Youth" as part of the Children's Art Education Festival.
  • The performance combined recorder ensembles, dance, and drama, showcasing the artistic achievements of approximately 150 students after six months of practice.
  • The play tells the story of a young boy who overcomes self-doubt through a treasure hunt, learning the value of courage and continuous learning.

The Tainan Children's Art Education Festival featured a vibrant musical stage play, "Lost Youth," presented by six elementary schools. The collaborative effort brought together students from Yongkang Sancun Elementary School, Qigu Elementary School, Jiali Wennei Elementary School, Liuying Xinshan Elementary School, Houbi Yong'an Elementary School, and Jiangjun Kunshang Elementary School.

The performance opened with a "Pirates of the Caribbean"-themed action play by the Sancun Elementary School recorder ensemble, followed by relay performances from each school's recorder group. The main production, "Lost Youth," centered on a seaside village boy named Aer. Initially losing confidence due to frequent mistakes, Aer embarks on a treasure hunt with his companions to prove himself.

During their journey, they face trials from treasure guardians and critical choices. Through these challenges, Aer learns that the true treasure lies in the courage to try and continue learning despite the fear of failure, and in extending a helping hand to others. This narrative of resilience and self-discovery formed the core of the artistic presentation.

Sancun Elementary School, participating for the third year, guided about 150 students in this joint performance. The students' dedication over six months culminated in their showcase at the Wow Theater in the Tainan Municipal Library's Yongkang New Main Library. The event was well-attended by Education Bureau Director-General Chen Zongyi and numerous parents, who responded with enthusiastic applause.

Following the play, Sancun Elementary School's recorder group also held a concert celebrating its 30th anniversary, performing pieces like "Eagle Song" and "The Old Bell." The Tainan Children's Art Education Festival, structured around five themes including "Play Together," "Appreciate Together," "Learn Together," "Fight Together," and "Show Together," has been well-received for integrating artistic and life experiences for students.

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