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Taiwan Launches Over 1,400 Summer Activities for Children, Blending Science, Arts, and Culture

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and various institutions, will offer over 1,400 activities during the summer break.
  • The "MUSE Grand Player - Spinning Explorer Team" initiative aims to engage students in science, humanities, and arts through lectures, workshops, camps, and exhibitions.
  • Featured events include "Polar Exploration Exhibition" at the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology and "Technology 70: Science Fun Mobilization" at the National Taiwan Science Education Center.

Taiwanese students are set for a summer filled with learning and exploration as the Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and several national institutions, announced a comprehensive program of over 1,400 events. Running from July to August, the initiative aims to provide engaging educational experiences for children during their school break.

The "MUSE Grand Player - Spinning Explorer Team" campaign encourages students to discover science, humanities, and arts through a variety of formats. These include 140 lectures, 500 workshops, 250 camps, and approximately 780 exhibitions. A "spinning" theme, inspired by a Ferris wheel, invites students to view the world from different perspectives. This year also introduces "hidden missions" across 22 institutions, offering participants a chance to collect unique souvenirs.

This year's activities are themed 'Spinning Explorer Team,' combining the image of a Ferris wheel to encourage students to understand the world from different angles.

— Liang XuezhengDirector of the Lifelong Education Department of the Ministry of Education, Liang Xuezheng, described the theme and goals of the summer program.

Participating institutions are offering diverse activities catering to families. The National Museum of Marine Science and Technology presents an "Extreme Exploration Exhibition" focusing on polar research and climate change. The National Museum of Natural Science's "Harmony with Heat" exhibition explores geothermal energy and sustainability. The National Taiwan Science Education Center's "Technology 70: Science Fun Mobilization" series, alongside the "Back to the Future: Imagination Drives Green Transformation" exhibition, will guide students through technological advancements and future urban concepts.

Cultural and historical attractions are also prominent. The National Palace Museum features "Mythical Beasts Reborn" and "Summer Parent-Child Art Month." The National Taiwan Museum's "Sixth Mass Extinction" exhibition addresses conservation, while the National Railway Museum prepares exhibitions on Taiwan's transportation history. These events collectively aim to enrich children's summer with knowledge and cultural immersion.

The exhibition is based on future living scenarios, guiding children to think about technological development, environmental sustainability, and the appearance of future cities through interactive devices and game experiences.

— Liu HuoqinLiu Huoqin, director of the National Taiwan Science Education Center, explained the concept behind the 'Back to the Future' exhibition.
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