March 16, 2013

Self-Introduction

     Hello! My name is Rita Wu, and I’m a first year here in Taichung at Tunghai University. I am from Taipei. I studied in girls’ high school for six years. My hobbies are going shopping, swimming, taking pictures and traveling. I’m also interested in learning various languages that’s why I major in foreign languages. Personally, I lived in Japan for two months when I was approximately five years old so I can speak a little bit Japanese, just a little bit. I love Disney. I have been to Tokyo Disneyland twice. I regard Disneyland as my dream world. My fantastic dream is to visit every Disneyland around the world! I keep a bunny as a pet. It’s white with some brown patches.
                                                                                                                                    


March 16, 2013

My Favorite Sights

     Unquestionably, in each country around the world, there are always plenty of gorgeous sights to appreciate. For instance, it could be the impressive modern architectures and numerous historical tourist attractions as well. Instead of introducing such seemingly alike places, I’d like to show you my favorite sights in Taichung, the third largest city, located in west-central Taiwan. Interestingly enough, it’s called Rainbow Village. Nonetheless, it has nothing to do with homosexuality. In reality, it’s an old small military housing area. The main feature lies in its flamboyant graffiti, painted almost everywhere! Surprsingly, the painter is a 80-year-old man. He isn’t a professional artist but a retired soldier who is full of imagination! At first, he painted the walls around his home based on his hobby. Since his innovative idea, plenty of his neighbors were rather amazed. It turned out that the nearby residents asked him to paint their walls alike. Now, if you visit there, you’ll see various colorful paintings everywhere! Apart from that, a versatile busker sometimes performs there. He plays the ukelele and sings songs. His brilliant performance along with the colorful clothes makes him a spotlight stealer there. He may approach people actively with his lovely ukelele, inviting you to take a picture with him and help you take photographs with the flamboyant building, too. Believe it or not, you’ll find every photograph perfectly beautiful! I bet that my favorite sight in Taichung is definitely a must-see spot! By the way, the tourists are advised to lower their voices while visiting. Noises could be rather annoying since the residents still live in the houses.

                                                                    


March 16, 2013

Films about Taiwan

      As far as I’m concerned, one of the symbolic films regarding Taiwan is Leader of the Parade, named Din Tao in Taiwanese, or zhentou in Mandrin Chinese. Din Tao stand for a formation of personas derived from Taiwanese folklore, often as part of a temple assembly, the traditional festive gathering of believers. It is believed that Din Tao can protect the believers by punishing or capturing evil influences. Based on such reasons, Din Tao is actually often solemn and formidable. Leader of the Parade is about renewing the spiritual credibility of Din Tao by filling traditional symbols with new inspirations, and concerning the bridging the generation gap, and between homegrown and cosmopolitan cultures. Briefly speaking, it’s regarding a young man, named A-Tai. After studying music and drumming in Taipei for some time, he finally returns to his hometown in Taichung as a recuperation stop before heading off for the American dream. However, the relationship between A-Tai and his father has been strained ever since A-Tai’s childhood because when he was little, he mischievously painted on Din Tao, something extremely holy for his father and the believers. One day, to save face following a rash bet, A-Tai becomes the leader in his father’s troupe, Chio-Tian. He brings some innovative and unorthodox elements to his troupe and makes it unique. With his perseverance and creative idea, his troupe finally attracted media attraction and raised his father’s conservative eyebrows.
                                                                                                          

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March 16, 2013

Impression of Americans

     I agree with the author’s opinion written in the last paragraph. He mentioned that “A person who treats people well will put them in a position where they have to respect him in return, but if he treats them badly they will treat him in the same way.” Chinese philosopher, Mencius had mentioned that human beings are born with a good nature. Think about ourselves, we will not behave badly unless we are forced to. Well goes the proverb that you can’t judge a person by his/her appearance. It’s wise to judge people by coping with them, not by listening to his/her friends. Though I have never been to USA because I’m somewhat afraid of taking a long distance plane, I have relatives who live there and some teachers from there as well. According to my subjective perspective, I think Americans are relatively active, independent, realistic, and gutsy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         



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