Doors to Diplomacy Participants

Tai-Shan Elementary School (2002 CyberFair Project ID 1862)
Taiwan, Taipei
Official Status: Final Project: Ready for Judging
Teacher:
Category: 8. Local Music and Art Forms

We estimate 6 student(s) from 12 to 13 will work on this entry.

Description of Our Community: Shi-Men County is located in the north part of Taiwan, east longitude 121.6 and north latitude 25.3, and enclosed by the hills on one side and waters on the other. It adjoins Jin-Shan County in the east side, and neighbors San-Zhi in the west side, connected to the Bamboo Lake of Shi-Lin area. And the whole area is a fan-shape. And it has a name of "Stone Gate."

Project Description: Kite flying is a custom in our country and is becoming a popular activity nowadays. It is one of the best activities for people living in cities. Most kites are made of canvas, and with simple modeling. However, it can have hundreds of variations. In our project, we will not only introduce the history of Chinese kites, this special art form of kite making, and the procedures of kite making, we also will visit the hometown of kites, Shi-Men County; and interview some of the famous kite making experts who have taken part in the "International Kite Festival." We also will show you how these experts make their communities different and better through their expertise. And finally, we hope all the dreams and originality will be along with the dancing fairies flying in the blue sky forever.

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