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Jui-Fang Industrial High School (2017 CyberFair Project ID 8290)
Taiwan, New Taipei City
Official Status: Final Project: Ready for Judging
Teacher:
Category: 8. Local Music and Art Forms

We estimate 10 student(s) from 16 to 17 will work on this entry.

Description of Our Community: Ruifang is a small community located in the northeast corner of Taiwan. It is completely surrounded by mountains and the sea. Ruifang’s oldstreet section was originally developed because of the mining and railway business during the period of Japanese colonial rule. The area around Ruifang and Fongjia roads near the rear of Ruifang train station was once the most vibrant. Cultural activities alwaysbegan there. Community members are nowhoping to recapture the spirit of Ruifang’s glory days.

Project Description: The Ruifang Torch Festival’s continuous succession of torches depicts a long fire dragon, creating a moving environment for all of those participating. The event is held annually by the Ruifang Old Street Culture & Tourism Association, which seeks a revival reminiscent of the old days when the community really flourished. Our research group sought to acquire stories from Ruifang’s oldstreet, the memories of local residents, and what new elements the Torch Festival might bring. Our research group conducted interviews, surveys, and collected information to answer our questions.

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