10/29/2026
“Learning Through Language, Learning Through Joy” — A Brilliant Celebration of Achievement | Laughter, Creativity and Love Warmed Our Winter
On a cool August winter day, we welcomed one of the most vibrant and heartwarming learning showcases!
Our heartfelt thanks go to the four outstanding and energetic volunteer teachers from the Haihua Cultural and Educational Foundation — Yi-Hsuan Lin, Yu-Hsuan Huang, Yi-Ting Lin, and Yi-Ting Huang.
For nearly two months, the four teachers generously shared their knowledge, patiently guided the children, and accompanied them every step of the way. They transformed language learning into engaging lessons filled with laughter, creativity, and joy. All their hard work and dedication truly came to life during Thursday afternoon’s final showcase, earning enthusiastic applause and cheers from everyone in attendance!
A Spectacular Idiom Theatre
After nearly two months of training, the children not only became more fluent and confident in speaking, but also demonstrated remarkable confidence and stage presence.
Four classic Chinese idiom stories were creatively adapted and brought to life by the children, each filled with humor, imagination, and personality.
In “Drawing a Snake and Adding Feet,” the children cleverly incorporated a hilarious local joke about “Fei Qiu,” creating funny moments that had the audience laughing uncontrollably.
“Rising Early to Practice Martial Arts After Hearing the Rooster Crow” featured a wonderfully playful rooster soundtrack and the hilarious entrance of the “Dancing Rooster,” instantly filling the room with laughter and excitement.
“Mencius’ Mother Moves Three Times” was full of dramatic twists and turns — from the heartwarming story of the family moving three times, to the emotionally powerful scene of the five sons mourning at their father’s grave, followed by the thrilling chase involving the butcher and the little pig, and finally the children diligently studying at school. Their enthusiastic performances brought the story vividly to life.
And “The Blind Men and the Elephant” was a wonderful display of creativity! The children used cardboard boxes to create a remarkably lifelike elephant head and body, combined with a modern, cool look featuring sunglasses for the blind men. They transformed this classic story into something fresh, fun, and memorable — perfectly demonstrating the joy of learning through play!
Two Young Hosts Who Owned the Stage
Our two young hosts were confident, poised, and impressively articulate. They showed no signs of nervousness in front of the audience.
With their lively hosting style and smooth, natural pacing, they became two of the most eye-catching highlights of the entire event. Their performance also gave everyone a wonderful glimpse of how much the children had grown in both communication skills and self-confidence.
Seamless Teamwork On and Behind the Stage
A successful showcase is about much more than what happens on stage. It also depends on the dedication and teamwork of everyone working behind the scenes.
The backstage area was well organized, while the front-of-house team guided guests smoothly and courteously. From welcoming the audience and changing scenes to transitioning between performances, everyone worked together with remarkable coordination.
What appeared effortless on the surface was actually the result of countless thoughtful efforts by the children, teachers, and staff.
A Heartwarming Exhibition of Learning
Alongside the wonderful stage performances, a carefully arranged exhibition showcased the children’s learning achievements from the past two months, transforming their learning experiences into tangible and beautiful creations.
One of the most touching highlights was the “Caregiver Course.” The course creatively combined shapes, colors, and emotional expression through art, allowing the caregivers to express their feelings through their own creations.
When they saw their handmade works beautifully displayed, their faces lit up with pride and joy. They gathered around the exhibition area, excitedly admiring their creations and sharing their happiness with one another.
The entire exhibition was filled with a wonderful sense of achievement, pride, and joy.
The Performance May End, But the Friendship Continues
The grand showcase came to a beautiful conclusion, but it also quietly reminded us that the time to say goodbye was drawing near.
On August 29, our four teachers will begin their journeys onward — some returning to Taipei, while others will continue their travels in South Africa.
Although we have shared only two short months, those days have already created deep and meaningful bonds. And so, as the time of departure approaches, our hearts are filled with gratitude, love, and more than a little sadness.
Once again, our deepest thanks to Yi-Hsuan, Yu-Hsuan, Yi-Ting, and Yi-Ting for bringing your passion, dedication, and educational expertise to ACC.
During this winter season, you have given our children a warm, meaningful, and enriching learning experience that they will remember for a long time to come.
Thank you for giving them more than words and stories.
You taught them to be brave enough to step onto a stage, confident enough to express themselves, and joyful enough to discover that learning can be exciting, creative, and full of happiness!
May the four of you continue your journeys carrying with you the love, blessings, and beautiful memories of all the children at ACC.
May your journeys be filled with success, bright opportunities, and wonderful new adventures!
And we sincerely hope that one day, you will return to this place filled with laughter and love — to see our children again and to revisit the beautiful memories we created together.
Dear teachers, ACC will always welcome you home!
