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Letter From The EditorPublisher: Community Services Center, TaipeiManaging Editor: Steven ParkerEditor: Roma MehtaCo-editor: Richard SaundersGraphic Design: Katia ChenAdvertising Manager: Paula LeeTel: 0926 956 844Fax: 2835 2530email: paulalee@communitycenter.org.twWriting and PhotographyContributors: Leat AhronySuzan P. BabcockIvy ChenChen Man-LiDylan GravesTin Tin KaoAmy LiuKath LiuRobin LooneyCommunity ServicesCenter Editorial Panel:Printed by:Siew Kang, Fred VoigtmannFarn Mei Printing Co., Ltd.1F, No. 102, Hou Kang Street, Shilin District, TaipeiTel: 02 2882 6748 Fax: 02 2882 6749E-mail: farn.mei@msa.hinet.netCommunity Services Centerwww.communitycenter.org.twDirector: Steven ParkerOffice Manager: Grace TingCounselors:Newcomer Orientation Program: Amy LiuAccountant: Monica ChengCommunications: Kath LiuPrograms Coordinator: Rosemary SusaEvents Coordinator: Robin LooneyChinese Teacher: Gloria GwoVolunteers:Premier Sponsors:Verity MackintoshPerry MalcolmMonica McQuadeKaren MoultonSteven ParkerRichard SaundersSunita Sue LengRosemary SusaEva TengSuzan Babcock, Kris Carlson, Fawn Chang,Wendy Evans, Cerita Hsu, Perry Malcolm, Tina Oelke,Ming-I Sun, Cindy TeetersAlison Bai, Wakako Couch, John McQuade, LindaMendenhall, Jessica Nielsen, Bunny Pacheco,Gloria Peng, Jenni Rosen, Ruth Reynolds,Sandra Schnelle, Desta Selassie, Michelle Smith,Emily Whewell, Heike Wood, Lillian Yiin3M TaiwanBai Win AntiquesBP Taiwan Ltd.China American PetrochemicalConcordia ConsultingCostco Wholesale TaiwanCrown Worldwide Movers LtdFour Star Int’lGrand Hyatt Hotel, TaipeiHSBCICRTMetacity Development CorpNokia Siemens NetworksProQCSan Fu Gas Co. Ltd.Smerwick LtdSongfu LiStandard Chartered BankThe Community Services Center (CSC) is a non-profit foundation. CSC providesoutreach and early intervention through counseling, cross-cultural education and lifeskills programs to meet the needs of the international community in Taipei. CSC offersthe opportunity to learn, volunteer, teach and meet others. Check out our website www.communitycenter.org.tw and drop by The Center to chat with us about our programs.You can also email us at www.communitycenter.org.tw.“A child who does not play is not a child, but the man whodoesn’t play has lost forever the child who lives in him andwho he will miss terribly.”— Pablo NerudaDear Readers,Divergent thinking, they call it; the ability to see manypossible answers to a particular situation. To allow ourselvesto see beyond the obvious or the everyday is a skill that mostof us unlearn as we get older. This realization led me todiscover that I have to un-educate myself to be me.Leland Lee’s art brings these thoughts to mind. Heexpresses himself in a myriad different ways with suchpassion and joy, as only one who embraces the momentcan do, while creating new opportunities to appreciate theabundance of life on this planet. Suzan Babcock has writtena heartwarming review of Leland and his art.Congratulations to the founders and tireless volunteers ofSt Lucy’s Bazaar! This year the Bazaar celebrates its 10thyear. Sunita Sue Leng writes about how it began and thechildren who benefit from this fundraiser.The ancient art of storytelling was revived once again atthe fourth Teens Unplugged, which took place in September.Teen mentors met with students who are preparing forlife after high school to mentor them through some of thechallenges they may face. Two of the mentors share theirexperiences.Amy Liu explains yin-yang, a concept that is deeplyingrained in Chinese society and culture, whether related tofood or to doing business. While on the subject of food, IvyChen’s Chinese Kitchen column this month will educate youon anything you ever wanted to know about mian, or wheatflour noodles.Back to divergent thinking. Steve Parker seems to becontinuously challenging the stereotype by creating new jobsfor himself in the role of Director for the Community ServicesCenter. Find out more at the 16th Annual Charity Dinner onOctober 21st. We hope to see you there!We count on your support and contributions to makeCentered on Taipei a magazine that you would enjoy reading.If you would like to contribute to the magazine, whetherwith your creative writing or photography, please write tome (coteditor@communitycenter.org.tw). As always, wewelcome your news and views.With gratitude,RomaRoma MehtaEditorRichard SaundersCo-editorPaula LeeAdvertising ManagerCentered on Taipei is printed on 50% post consumer waste content stock. We have alsoreplaced the glossy laminated cover with a softer aqueous based resin coating which makesit easier to recycle. By committing to post consumer paper stock we support the market forrecycled fibers and reduce environmental impact.Recycling paper uses 60% less energy than manufacturing paper from virgin fiber."Every ton of recycled paper saves enough electricity to power a 3 bedroom house for an entireyear." (http://www.greenseal.org/index.cfm)www.communitycenter.org.tw october 20115

CSC NEWSRICHARDRecommendsRichard SaundersNational Theater & Concert Halloctober 2011In October the CKS Cultural Center plays host to perhaps thisyear’s most impressive line-up of eminent performers fromthe classical music world, so expect some top-notch musicmaking (although it would have been nice to see some moreimaginative programming).Itzhak Perlman is in town for a rare appearance playingchamber music by Mozart, Saint-Saens, and Beethoven’sstormy C minor Violin Sonata, written around the time thatthe composer’s ever-worsening hearing loss was becomingimpossible to ignore.Another great string player, the British cellist StevenIsserlis, is the soloist in another (rather more modern) classicof tortured emotions, Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto. I’malways surprised that this is probably the most popular of allShostakovich’s six solo concerti for various instruments, as itsdark forboding strikes less of a chord for me than his two equallybleak but sooo lyrical Violin Concertos, but the fact remains, thisis one of the most popular (as well as apparently one of mostdifficult to play) of all cello concertos, and is a performance tocatch, even with the slightly odd choice of coupling, the famouslyself-indulgent strivings of Strauss’s A Hero’s Life.There’s a return to measured dignity in the piano recital by thegreat American pianist, Murray Perahia, playing a highly refinedprogram including Brahm’s late and beautiful Piano Piecesop 119, Beethoven’s 27th Piano Sonata (unusual for its twomovementform) and one of my favorite Schumann piano works,the exquisite Scenes from Childhood. The performance isn’tentirely devoid of fireworks, however, which are supplied courtesyof Chopin’s Third Scherzo and the tumultuous Eighth Preludefrom op 28.For something rather lighter, try the concert given by the‘Royal Family of the Guitar’ the Romeros. Although severalmembers of the family (especially Pepe) are famous andinfluential soloists, it’s for their commissioning of new repertoirefor the unusual medium of guitar quartet that the members of theRomero family are most renowned. October 2nd sees the familyin quartet action, playing works composed by themselves as wellas by other Spanish composers.Finally this month we have two huge masterpieces from theGerman tradition, both performed by the NSO. It’s six yearssince the orchestra last played Mahler’s vast Eighth Symphony(Symphony of a Thousand), as part of their ambitious completeMahler cycle in 2005. Considering the huge forces (soloists, plusa massive chorus and orchestra) needed to put on a performanceof the work, it’ll probably be many more years before it’s heardhere again, so now’s a good chance to hear a live performance ofthis overwhelming expression of quasi-religious faith; it’s certainlyan appropriately roof-raising choice to celebrate Taiwan’s onehundredthDouble-Ten day.At the end of the month we get to hear another symphonicbehemoth, Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony. Written (like allof Bruckner’s eleven symphonies) as an expression of thecomposer’s profound and unquestioning religious faith, theseventh has been called his most beautiful work. Personally I’dgive that great honor to its successor (the eighth symphony), butif you’re in no hurry (the piece lasts well over an hour) it’s an aweinspiringpiece of inspiration, and a great way to end the concerton October 29th celebrating the National Symphony Orchestra’s25th birthday.National TheaterBallet Nacional de Espana : LaLeyendaOctober 1-2Experimental TheaterSaphoMassanet’s rarely performed operaOctober 13-16NATIONAL CONCERT HALLThe Romeros Guitar QuintetThe Spanish guitar-playing familyplays works by Albeniz, Tarrega andothersOctober 2 RRVerbitsky and Dang Thai-sonOrchestral works by Schumann andTchaikovskyOctober 5Maurice Steger and AkamusThe Academy for Ancient MusicBerlin plays music by Bach andothersOctober 6Symphony of a ThousandMahler’s huge Eighth SymphonyOctober 9-10 RRThe Night of Baroque ChoralMusicLiturgical music by ZelenkaOctober 14Murray Perahia Piano RecitalWorks by Bach, Beethoven, Chopinand SchumannOctober 20 RRFado Diva Misia ConcertPortuguese award-winning FadosingerOctober 22A Hero’s LibertyOrchestral works by R Strauss andShostakovichOctober 23 RRItzhak Perlman Violin RecitalWorks by Mozart, Beethoven andSaint-SaensOctober 27 RRPeter L Graf Flute RecitalPieces for flute and piano byKhachaturian, Mozart and SchubertOctober 28Salute & OdesBruckner’s Seventh SymphonyOctober 29 RRRR: Richard RecommendsFor full details, please log on to the Culture Express website athttp://express.culture.gov.tw or take a copy of the monthly programfrom CKS Cultural Center, available from MRT stations, bookshopsand ticketing offices.Publication of the National Theater and Concert Hall schedule inCentered on Taipei is sponsored by Cathay Life Insurance.TICKETING OFFICES: • NTCH: (02) 2343 1647• ERA: (02) 2709 37886october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

y KAREn MOuLtOnSolidDear ReaderThis poem wants to be concrete, it wantsyou to see how the speaker feels when she flies awayfrom her mate, how her heart shatters into bitsof memory she collects and glues together with her tears,like a jigsaw puzzle you want to keep whole,but so loosely held together that every phone callwhen he isn’t able talk to her, loses another piece.This poem wants to show you what it’s like when oneday away from him adds to another until it’s monthsaway from him. This time does not fly by. This timeis agonizingly slow, as if the clock handsare moving through hot tar, black and blistering,so heavy on her skin. Can you see that darknessthe speaker wears? Can you feel the weight of it?This poem doesn’t want to describethe speaker’s heart using wordslike heartbroken, heartsick, crestfallen.This poem needs your help. It wantsyou to bring your memories, your experiencesto it to understand, to feel her pain, as if it is youwho is made to hold your fingertip over a flame.Currently living in Taipei,Taiwan, Karen Moulton isan experienced teacher bothdomestic and internationalwho has lately nurtured and freed herdiaphanous clad poetic spirit. Most ofher poetry is inspired by dealing with herhusband’s terminal illness and the healingpower of the beautiful natural surroundingsof her U.S. home in Bellingham,Washington.There’s nothing exceptionalabout it.It’s one of millionsresiding in this stream bed.Your eye wouldn’t land on it,wouldn’t take noteof its resilience,or see how years of constantwearing from the waterthat runs past it over it around ithave shaped it,forcing it to fit into this place,to blend in with the others.Smooth and graybut for a white streakthat runs the length of it,its seemingly rounded perfectionbelying its strength,its ability to hold fastin this swiftly moving stream.Carnal Confession atStarbucksThere was such an attraction.(You might call it fatal.)I couldn’t keep from ogling.I lusted but resisted,day after day,willing myself to be strong,allowing myself a furtive glance,a quick sniff.(The aroma alonecould be bottled and sold.)I’d sidle up just to be nearthe radiating heat,thinking this would be enough,that this would satisfy the urge.And it did…until one rainy Sunday morning,resolve dampened,temptation took the lead,and thus began my affair,with a mocha brownie.www.communitycenter.org.tw october 20119

profileLeland LeeAn International Star from TaiwanMaking a Difference in the WorldText: Suzan P. Babcockimages: courtesy of Karen LeeThere is something about Leland Lee’s smilethat immediately captures the attention, for itis a smile that completely illuminates his entireface, while beckoning a smile in response.And there is something about Leland Lee’sartwork, which causes people to instantly stop in theirtracks and want to spend their time carefully lookingat it.As an internationally acclaimed savant artist,Leland began using colorful paintings as a means forcommunicating by the age of two.When he was seven years old, he was identifiedas a ‘gifted US artist,’ by the Los Angeles Times, astheir choice for ‘The One Hundred Remarkable KidsAward’ (1999). By the time Leland was 16, he wasinternationally recognized and awarded honors asan ‘Artist of Genius’ and one of the most talentedpainters in the world.What makes Leland and his art so special? It’shis ability to express with vivid recall the storedmemories of places he has visited, and people that hehas observed and/or interacted with, along with hiswhimsical and humorous take on these memories.Based on these memories of recall, Leland recreatesthe images, which burst forth into vibrant colorfulexplosions of acuity. Each piece is expressed in greatdetail and depth using a kaleidoscope of breathtakingcolors, which have now become internationallyrecognized as Leland’s ‘signature stamp’.One of my favorite and recurring characters inLeland’s paintings is that of Mr Moose. Look forhim everywhere as he humorously interacts withLeland’s memories of Paris, Rome, Russia andPrague, and among the lively and endearing imagesof US western cowboys or scenes from Taipei citylife, including Taipei 101 and his grandparents’famous Astoria Confectionery Shop, in Taipei’sWuchang Street.The way Leland’s artwork vividly captures hisamusement, joy, wonderment and often thoughtprovokingreactions about his travels, adventures,daily life and those who influence him in such ajoyful and pure manner is one of the reasons that Ihave become such a fan of Leland’s work. The otherreason is that whenever I am with Leland or viewinghis art, I know, instinctively, that I am in the presenceof greatness and I am humbled by this knowledge.10 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

2010, Five Mooses in 101 (Kissing), acrylic on canvasGlobal Honors, Updatesand travel adventUresDear Leland,On behalf of the Fondazione ClaudioBuziol and the curatorial team, it ismy great pleasure to invite you toparticipate at “Future Pass”, a collateralevent of 2011 Venice Biennale…Signed by,Silvia BuziolPresident, the Fondazione ClaudioBuziol(Leland’s invitation to attend La Biennale di Venezia– the 54th International Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy)This invitation, to participate inone of the most important worldforums for the dissemination andillumination of current developmentsin international art, is housingpaintings by 82 artists from all overthe world, in such historical venuesas the Pavilions in the Giardini andin the Arsenale, as well as otherlocations around Venice, from June4th to November 27th, 2011.The collateral event, F uturePass, that Leland was invited toparticipate in is a special exhibitionwhich intends to present the currentcreative and inspirational workbeing generated from the Asiancontemporary art scene, alongwith showcasing new artists ofthe 21st century who are awareof their roots of heritage, theirenvironments and their ecoresourcepossibilities for the 21stcentury.The Future Pass collateralevent was co-organized by theFondazione Claudio Buziol,the UNEEC Foundation, Taipei andthe Today Art Museum in Beijing.Leland’s work will be displayed atthe Fondazione Claudio Buziol, inVenice from June 2nd to November20th, 2011, then it will travel withthe exhibition to the Wereldmuseum,in Rotterdam, in December 2011,as well as to the National TaiwanMuseum of Fine Arts, in Taichung,Taiwan (May to July 2012) and to theToday Art Museum, in Beijing (2012).Just as I was about to write theconclusion to this article, I receiveda short email note from Leland’smother telling me that they had justreceived news from the 20th WorldCongress Paris – Palais des Congres,informing Leland that he wasbeing invited to hold his own soloexhibition, in Paris, as part of nextyear’s World Congress, which will beheld from July 21 st to 25 th , 2012.Leland with his mother, Karen Leewww.communitycenter.org.tw october 201111

As Leland’s fame continues to grow,he remains grounded and nurtured by aloving family. His mother, Karen Lee,continues to devote her time and energyto guiding her son, while maintaining asimple and practical lifestyle, based onher faith.“We are truly blessed,” Karen says,“to have Leland in our family and in ourlives. He shows us the true meaning ofGod’s love, each and every day.”Yes, there is something very specialabout Leland Lee… something that willcontinue to catch and hold our attentionfor a long time to come.S u z a n B a b c o c khas been associatedwith The Centers i n c e 1 9 8 7, a s acounselor, lecturera n d c o n t r i b u t o rt o C e n t e r e d o nTaipei. In her free time, she likes toget together with friends to try outnew fusion cooking ideas, writing,and enjoying the things that makeTaiwan such a special place to live.To learn more about Leland and his amazing life story, please go to hiswebsite at: www.Lelandlee.wordpress.com12 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

communitytext: Kristen LowmanMembers of Instant Noodles Crew, a b-boybreakdance group made up primarily of TAS alumni,recently became the subject of conversation in theTAS community. In April, they were chosen tocompete on America’s Best Dance Crew Season 6, the MTVreality dance crew competition. Each week they were challengedto choreograph and perform a dance to the music of a specificartist in front of a live audience. The performances were alsobroadcast on MTV. They advanced to the top five crews inepisode six.Geo Lee ’03 explains how TAS dancers are different:During our years in IASAS dance, Mrs Flemming reallyemphasized pushing creative boundaries, having fun, and beingartistic. TAS dancers who work with Mrs Flemming develop astrong original mentality towards dance, built on teamwork andcreativity.In August 2011, Instant Noodles Dance Crew membersRobert Tsai '03 and his brother Tom Tsai '03 visited TAS toteach hip-hop and modern dance to current TAS students.The members of Instant Noodles Crew are: Charles Lee ‘08,Tom Tsai ’05, Arthur Lien ’07, Mike Yang ’08, Chuck Maa ’03,AYA 啊 雅 , Geo Lee ’03, Chris Kuo ’07, Rob Tsai ’03.Stay up to date with the Instant Noodles:Facebook fan page:www.facebook.com/instantbboysYouTube:www.youtube.com/instantnoodlescrew.Hip Hop International 2010 performance:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7Nu8Pnlxps&feature=channel_video_titleMTV America’s Best Dance Crew Season 6:http://www.dancecrew.mtv.comCenter CoursesOctober 2011ACTIVITY FIrST MeeTINg DATe TIMeCooking for Kids: Making Sushi 10/1 10:00amDecorating Your Home 10/3 9:00amChef's Tour of Di Hua Street 10/4 9:30amTour of Beipu: A Hakka Village 10/5 8:30amMedical Services In Taiwan 10/6 10:30amA Delicious Thai Meal 10/7 10:00amTaipei Hospital Tour 10/18 9:30amMuseum of World Religions 10/19 10:00amCPR/AED American Red Cross: Adult, Child and Infant 10/20 5:30pmScrapbooking Workshop 10/20 12:15pmNortheast Coast Scenic Tour and Walk 10/25 8:30amChinese Medicine and Children 10/25 12:30pmTaiwan Law & You 10/26 7:00pmTaiwan A to Z: A Cultural Snapshot 10/27 10:30amKindermusik I 0-18 months 10/27 9:15amQi Gong 2 10/27 1:00pmSkin Care and Make-up Workshop 10/28 12:15pmAmazing Fish 10/28 10:00amwww.communitycenter.org.tw october 201113

CSC NEWSOn Saturday September 3rd, after weeksof preparation and many meetings,over two dozen volunteers convenedat Taipei European School’s lowercampus to start preparing for Teens Unplugged.Seventeen ‘Peer Mentors’, young persons fromTaipei’s international community (our mostdiverse group to date) eagerly shared informationwith high school students about how to survivethe time left in school while preparing to makethe daunting leap to college or the work world.The give and take reciprocity created byremoving the ‘expert’ or ‘authority’ role inthese meetings (attendees were separated intosmaller groups for dialogues) allows a freer flowof information among the participants. The‘teacher’ and the ‘learner’ are collaborators andthese roles are spontaneously exchanged, thuscreating a vital dynamic where attendees reporta feeling that something important to them ishappening.E a c h y e a r, b o t h M e n t o r s a n d s t u d e n tparticipants have reported positive benefits fromthe event, but nothing is more heartening thanhearing their own words. What follows are someimpressions from two of the Peer Mentors.Eva TengText: Perry Malcolm image: Roma Mehta TEEN MENTORHello! My name is Eva Teng, I graduated from TES in 2010, and Ihad the opportunity to be a Mentor for Teens Unplugged for the firsttime this year. I met Roma, Manav, Perry and so many others in theprep meeting who all greeted me with a big smile on their face. Wethen chatted and got to know each other before moving onto discussingthe content and aims of Teens Unplugged. The Mentors appeared a lotmore laid back than I had expected for such an informative event. Butupon second thought this was probably a good thing – after all, no one(especially teens!) likes being lectured on life. This easygoing attribute ofthe mentoring team turned out to be a valuable one in the actual event.The students usually began by asking academically based questions, like“what should I do to improve my chances in getting into university?” or“what courses do I need to take in university to be admitted into medicalschool?” Yet the relaxed attitude of the Mentors was infectious, andsoon the students realized that we were not there to guide them throughtheir education; rather, we hoped to give them an uncensored overviewof life as teenagers and beyond so that they would be better prepared forwhat is to come.We often had to remind everyone that time was tight, yet questionsjust kept pouring in. More faces were lit up with joy and laughterthan I had expected, thanks to the clever and humorous ways of myPeer Mentors. And it was great to see the students leave each sessionmuch livelier than when they entered. I can only hope that each persongained something valuable from Teens Unplugged – whether it is tipson cooking, advice on social life in university or even just a more openattitude to what life has to offer. Judging by everyone’s delightfulresponse, I think we accomplished something meaningful that day. Welldone Mentors!Thank you to the community, parents and friendsfor supporting Teens Unplugged.Donors, sponsors and organizers:AlleycatsCommunity Services CenterCostcoCucina SoleFlâneur DaguerreGet SetNicholas GouldSir Speedy, TianmuSpace YogaTaipei European SchoolVikram Mehta, Chelsea Buhler, Su Lun, Jade MalcolmThank you to the all the teen mentors for their enthusiasm,time and willingness to mentor graduating teens.Goober CarlyleKath LiuAurelie NuguesTivamile DlaminiStephen ChouAngelo DiNozziManav MehtaJustin BlendsEva TengDumile DlaminiJosh HorwitzJosh Van RooSam DulaneyStephanie BovisLeo 37Poppa BaerLionelCalum Tollervey14 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

“Think of this as a chance to talk to your 17 year oldself” was the advice given to all mentors preparing forTeens Unplugged 4. I couldn't help thinking “If only”. Ifonly there had been something like this available before Itripped off, fresh-faced, excited and totally clueless, intothe world of tertiary education.An unfortunate side effect of being grouped strictlyby age throughout our school career is that often thereisn't very much meaningful interaction between people ofdiffering ages. I know that I certainly would never havetried to strike up a conversation with anyone more thanone year older than me at high school which is a pitybecause there were so many things that I would have lovedto ask and I know now that a lot of them would have beenmore than happy to answer me.Kath LiuTEEN MENTORThis is where Teens Unplugged is onto something reallykey: it bridges what often appears to be an irreconcilablecommunication gap between those in their late teens andthose in their early twenties and opens up a space foran honest exchange of information and ideas. Havingthe opportunity to participate as a peer mentor at TeensUnplugged 4 was an immensely satisfying experience.Having been through what they are about to experienceand knowing both the joys and the pitfalls that areinevitably a part of life beyond the sheltered environmentof home it felt really good to be able to provide some hintsand pointers that I wished I had known when I was intheir position. I really hope that they found this afternoonas worthwhile and rewarding as I did. I would do it againin a heartbeat.It’s been a great summer formusic in Taipei, and what betterway to bring it to a close thanwith the release of Big BigIntersecting Clusters! ( 大 大 星 簇 交錯 ) by Taipei’s very own eclectic,experimental jazz project FlâneurDaguerre ( 音 符 漫 遊 者 ). The group,led by American expat composer andsaxophonist Louis Goldford, cametogether over two years ago andhave been exploring alternatives tomainstream jazz and improvisationever since.In Flâneur Daguerre you’ll heara balanced diet of swing, gypsy,p o s t-b o p a n d o t h e r r e l a t i v e l y‘conservative’ stylistic approachesalongside a punk, Zappa-esque,atonal, free jazz or Avant-gardeclassical edge and a pinch of humormixed in for good measure. But whysuch a broad spectrum of sound inthe same band?“Because that’s how we remembermusic anyway,” Goldford toldCentered on Taipei.FLÂNEUR DES TAIPEI“Instead of searching for ouridentity within one set of stylistic‘rules,’ we’re looking at what eachof our members brings into thegroup and reconstructing it in thisdreamlike collage of material.”G o l d f o r d p o i n t s t o I t a l i a ncomposer Luciano Berio and hisorchestral work Rendering forinspiration. In the piece, sketchesfor Schubert’s unfinished 10thSymphony are ‘completed’ or ‘glued’together in an imagined sound world,including quotations from otherSchubert pieces, that sometimessuggests to the listener Schubert’sfading memory in his final days.What may seem stylistically tooambitious for one band is actuallya purposefully executed study incollective memory — with all thereward, excitement and humor ofperformance.“It’s more of a social way ofimprovising, just as you tend tom a k e j o k e s w h e n y o u’r e w i t hpeople,” pianist Martijn Vanbuelt o l d f i l m m a k e r P i n t i Z h e n gin an independently produceddocumentary of the band, T heFlâneur in Taiwan.It’s no wonder that in today’s age,with the ability to rapidly pit distantstyles of music against one anotherusing our very own iPods, that aband like Flâneur Daguerre shouldemerge in such a multi-culturalcity as Taipei. with much recentcommentary on music and memory,such as Oliver Sack’s immenselypopular Musicophilia: Tales ofMusic and the Brain, the public isshowing a growing concern for howwe collectively experience sound inthe broader sense.Flâneur consists of Goldford onsoprano saxophone alongside LionelPinard (France) on accordion andmelodica, Vanbuel (Belgium) onpiano, Kelvin Chuang (Taiwan) onbass, and Weichung Lin (Taiwan)on drums. Together they borrowideas from the mid-century Germanintellectual Walter Benjamin forinspiration and organization of theirmusic. And what they’ve turned outis a fine-tuned, accessible debut albumthat hit the shelves earlier this month.The album features the quintet intheir acoustic state and a numberof electronic ‘interludes’ that weavein and out of the tunes, resulting inan almost non-stop hour of originalmusic and sounds you didn’t thinkgo together, but do. Flâneur hasmade their round of appearances tocelebrate the album launch, includingan appearance at the TEDxTaipei‘The Road Less Traveled’ salon eventon September 10th.Big Big Intersecting Clusters!is available in Taiwan throughH i m a l a y a R e c o r d s i n m a j o rmusic retail outlets such as EsliteBookstore, and it can be downloadedon iTunes as well. More of theirmusic can be heard and seen atwww.flaneurdaguerre.com.entertainmentwww.communitycenter.org.tw october 201115

ECo NEWSurbanGardening [ Part 4 ]tExt & IMAGES: DyLAn GRAVESAround the same time I was planting my new gardenwith vegetables (February 2011), more vegetables werebeing planted just around the corner. When I movedinto my apartment in August 2009 there were disusedbuildings next door across a little lane, shown here in aGoogle Maps image:The buildings must havebeen empty and disusedfor many many years andwere finally demolishedin March 2010. The landwas graded flat.Some time around the end of 2010, anelderly neighbour of the park who alreadyhad pot plants and containers outside hislittle apartment in the lane nearby starteddigging in the corner of the undeveloped‘park’, planting a few rows of vegetables.I presume other neighbours saw thisman and his vegetables and liked the idea,because at some point in about January,people appeared, beds were marked out,and the digging started. In a very shorttime, there were vegetable gardens andvegetables growing! I learnt later on thatthe local mayor had given local residentspermission to use the land to the left ofthe path and that this was managed bysome sort of farmers association.By the end of April,the vegetables weregrowing well:A couple of months latera concrete path had beenlaid and grass and weeds(but nothing else) hadgrown there.and being harvested:16october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

I like this story and wanted to share it because itshows how one man's actions led to a communitygarden that now brings local people together (theybuilt a deck area, where they often sit and chat).It also means that this food travels a very shortdistance to peoples' kitchens and stomachs and thepeople who have grown it know exactly what hasbeen put on to it in terms of fertilizer and pesticides(hopefully none). In addition to this, these plantsattract insects like butterflies and other creaturessuch as birds and lizards. They also help reduce theurban heat island effect caused by concrete and steelstructures that absorb heat from the sun during theday and radiate it back out at night. It shows tome that there is huge potential in Taipei, and othercities to make quicker use of vacant land for growingfood and that people are very keen, motivated, andsuccessful in growing their own food when given theopportunity. I hope to see it happen more.If there is vacant land near where you live, howabout asking around and getting permission to dosomething productive with it? If there is no suchland, then how about the rooftop of of your or yourfriends’ apartment?this urban gardening story was documentedin more detail in two Youtube videos:http://www.youtube.com/user/GreenTaiwanful#p/u/5/7hRv-WHWMvkWorking in InternationalEducation for 7 years in London,Singapore and now Taiwan,Dylan is a keen advocate forindividuals to take action to dosomething about greening theirenvironment as a first step to alifestyle change that benefits theenvironment.www.communitycenter.org.tw october 201117

charitySt. Lucy’s Bazaar:Ten years ofchanging livesA fundraiser for a baby home in Tainan that began in2001 has snowballed into an annual Taipei shoppinghighlight and helped transform the lives of many children.Here’s how it has evolved, and how you can help.Victoria Bunao Olsen (center) has been selling herwildly-popular jewelry, bags and accessories sincethe first Bazaar ten years agoTexT: suniTa sue lengimages: Jeannine BaraTi, sT lucycenTer, naomi masina PhoTograPhy,Bruner familyHe who can reach a child’s heartcan reach the world’s heart– Rudyard KiplingSiew Kang is marveling at how afundraiser she and her friends puttogether ten years ago has taken ona life of its very own. Alongsidefounding members Laura Trinnamanand Carol Silvestri, she was part ofthe crew that started the St. Lucy’sBazaar in 2001. Fast-forward tenyears and this energetic lady witha sunny disposition is still hard atwork, spearheading yet anotherfundraiser for the St. Lucy Center,a home in Tainan for babies andchildren whose families are unable tocare for them.“The Bazaar has become a bridgethat helps people do something verymeaningful together,” says Siew. “Itbrings out the best in people.” Forinstance, staff of the American Club,where the Bazaar is held every year,have gone out of their way to makesure it runs smoothly, often goingbeyond the call of duty.“I’m so thrilled that this amazinglegacy has continued,” says LauraTrinnaman via email from the US.Laura was living in Taipei in 2001,with five young children, when friendsasked if she would help the St. LucyCenter get humanitarian aid. Laurawas chosen because she had adoptedchildren of her own and had years ofexperience in adoption education.The home is in the southern cityof Tainan and dates back to somethirty years ago when a group ofCatholic nuns set up a sanctuary forunmarried mothers and their babies.Over time, it also took in childrenof families who were unable to carefor them. Laura soon recognized theopportunity to place some of thesebabies with families in the US. Andso, a Taiwan adoption program wasborn which has since evolved intoFor Every Child Adoption Services,based in Utah.Laura, Siew and a group ofdedicated ladies rolled out the veryfirst St. Lucy’s Bazaar in 2002. Withsupport from the American Club, theMore on St. Lucy’sWhat is the St. Lucy Center?St. Lucy’s provides assistance to birth families who are unablephysically, emotionally or financially to care for their children. It wasestablished about thirty years ago and is run by The Good ShepherdSocial Welfare Services Foundation today.How big is the baby home?The nursery has 45 beds and fourteen full-time caregivers on threerotations a day. In total, staff strength is 22, including administrativestaff, nursing staff and social workers. There were also 157 volunteerson the register as at the end of 2010.How many babies does it help?St. Lucy’s cares for approximately one hundred babies each year.Having been around for three decades, that makes for a lot of babiesover the years!How is St. Lucy’s funded?The Catholic Church licenses and sponsors the St. Lucy Center. Thehome also receives a small amount of financial support from the localgovernment. Outside of this, it relies on donations.How do you help by shopping at the Bazaar?Funds raised from the Bazaar go towards expenses such as medicalbills including vaccinations, as well as childcare items such asdiapers, clothing, developmental toys, and milk formula.18 OCTOBer 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

St. Lucy JourneysHere’s how four St. Lucy babiesturned outSome members of the St. Lucy committee2011Bazaar kicked off with fifteenvendors selling mostly jewelryand gifts, perfectly timed for theChristmas season.It was hands-down a successand the Bazaar continued eachyear, organized by a rotatingcommittee of expat ladies.The number of vendors hasmultiplied, and stood at 29last year. The event now offersa rich mix of items, includingcalligraphy scrolls, kitchenwareand even sports gear. “Everyyear it gets better and better,”says Victoria Bunao Olsen,whose jewelry and accessoriesare highly sought after. “Everyyear, I look forward to theBazaar.”Victoria is the only vendorthat has been with the Bazaarsince day one. It has beenso ‘fantastic’ for her jewelrybusiness that these days“people even ask for a preview,hoping to get the good stuff,”she adds with a laugh. It alsogenerates strong sales for LeeLee Heng, who runs a businessselling peasant paintings fromJinshan, China.Last year, over NT$600,000in funds were raised. “Weare really very grateful tothis annual benefit. It helpsa very great deal,” says SisterTherese Thong, the soft-spokenexecutive directress of theGood Shepherd Social WelfareServices Foundation of Taiwan,which runs the home.This is because St. Lucy’sdepends largely on the goodwillof ordinary folks. “We do notrun on big donations,” saysSister Therese. Approximately60% of the donations thehome receives each month arein small amounts of NT$100to NT$1,000 per donor. Thatmeans every little bit counts, sohurry and get your tickets tothis year’s Bazaar, which fallson November 17th and will beat the American Club.Sunita is originally from Malaysiaand moved to Taipei in 2008.She has worked as a journalistwith The Edge Singapore, andnow freelances with a businessweekly. She loves good food andwine, hiking and dogs.Quinn Tsai Ju TrinnamanQuinn was an extremely tinybaby with a compromisedimmune system and severeasthma. Fortunately for her,at four months of age, shewas placed in foster care withthe trinnaman family, whowent on to adopt her. Withplenty of love and care, Quinn has grown intoa confident and intelligent nine-year-old. Shestill suffers from bouts of asthma that can resultin pediatric IcU care about once a year but isotherwise active, fun-loving, and extremely proudof her taiwanese heritage.Jaylen Hsing YunTrinnamanJaylen was placed with thetrinnaman family after theyreturned to the US. At thetime, he was five-and-a-halfyears old and since birth hadbeen cared for by an amazingfoster family in southerntaiwan. He made a remarkable transition andblended in seamlessly with his new family.Jaylen is now 11 years-old and a brilliant student.He's very in tune with the needs of othersand is extremely responsible. He’s become aphenomenal basketball player and is known asthe “next Yao Ming” around the neighborhoodand at school.Lena Katherine Bruner andSamuel Frederick BrunerSigne Schilperoort and herhusband Fred bruner wereposted to taipei by AItbetween 1998 and 2001.After they returned to the US,they began thinking aboutadopting. through St. Lucy’s,they adopted their daughter, Lena, in August2004 and their son, Sam, two years later. bothchildren were ten months old when they joinedthe bruner family. “they were such healthy andhappy babies and they were so loved and caredfor at St. Lucy’s,” says Signe.the bruners have just returned to taiwan foranother posting, bringing Lena, now eight, andSam, now six, back to the land of their birthfor the first time since they left. both are nowlearning Mandarin in school. Lena is goodnatured, very creative and artsy, and very goodat drawing. Sam loves to make the family laughand is very sensitive and affectionate. He iscurrently obsessed with Lego, Star Wars: TheClone Wars, and anything to do with computers.Staff at the St. Lucy center in tainan with a US family thatadopted a child with special needswww.communitycenter.org.tw october 201119

charityTaipei American SchoolOrphanage Club: Back in ActiontAs the new school year begins and as stress makesits undue return accompanied with multitudes oftests, tests and even more tests, the OrphanageClub is back in action.In October we will be hosting a plethora of activities.Our second Cathwel and Chungyi outings of the year willbe on October 8th and October 16th respectively. Asalways, we will be bringing kids from the Cathwel andChungyi orphanages out for a day of fun. Currently thevenues for both outings have not been decided, but restassured, they will be fantastically entertaining for boththe kids and for the student acting as a buddy. If you areinterested in joining either outing, please contact us at ouremail as we always need and welcome additional adultchaperones.On October 22nd we will be having our first Packand Mail workday of the year. We will be packing overone ton of individual family packages containing winterclothing, soap and school supplies for the people ofOrchid Island. We welcome all for a rewarding activity.On the 25th and 26th of October we will be hostingour long-awaited Halloween sale. Cards of multifariousvarieties and Halloween costumes of the like will be soldstarting from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm in front of the FacultyTexT: Tin Tin Kao (10)dining room. Finally, we will also be selling TaipeiAmerican School sweatshirts and T-shirts for those whowish to engage in school spirit.In addition, we will be hosting several booths at theInternational Food Fair on October 29th. There will bea Hallmark booth, a sweatshirt booth and two gamesbooths. The Hallmark booth will be selling cards, whilethe sweatshirts booth will sell TAS sweatshirts andT-shirts ranging from NT$400-650. We will also havetwo games booths – a ring toss and a bean bag toss.Again, we welcome anyone who wishes to join (or buyfrom) us.Finally, registration for our Flea Market on November12th will start from October 25th. For registration, pleasestop by FDR Hallway between 4 pm and 5 pm everyTuesday and Thursday till all tables are sold. Numberswill be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tables in thecafeteria cost NT$1,200, while tables in the hallway cost$1,500. A mandatory deposit of $300 is required.All this is happening in October. As the year unfolds,we will be writing more about the monthly ventures ofOrphanage Club. Perhaps it goes without saying that theOrphanage Club is not back in action, but instead foreverin action.All questions or comments should be directed to tas.orphanageclub@gmail.com.20 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

The Tower, the Zoo andthe Tortoise: A Novelby Julia stuartPublished by DoubledayPublished in 2010IsbN: 978-0-385-53328-7(Originally published in Great Britain in paperback as BalthazarJones and the Tower of London Zoo)book rEviEWtExt: KAth LIuNone of us know what lifewill hold for us. Whenwe're young and invincible,we have no clue whatcurve balls life will throw at us. Thiswas certainly true for Hebe andBalthazar Jones, whose once intenselove for each other has been tornto shreds by the loss of their onlyson, Milo. Thrown apart by theirgrief, they mourn separately in thesame dank tower within the Towerof London where Balthazar is aBeefeater (the official guardian of theTower of London sort, not the steakscoffingvariety). Hebe is unable tocomprehend her husband's apparentlack of grief for the son he had lovedso dearly and the obsession he hasharboured (ever since that terribleday that Milo passed away) withcollecting various types of rainfall inEgyptian perfume bottles.When Balthazar is asked to takecharge of the relocation of animalsthat were gifts from various headsof state to HRH Queen Elizabethon account of his owning the oldesttortoise in the world, he is initiallyreluctant. He already has enoughtrouble making it through each day asit is but takes on the responsibilitiesas he believes it will ensure he won'tbe fired for his recent appalling recordwith catching pickpockets. As timepasses, he relearns his ability to lovethrough his connection with theanimals, including a bearded pig thatwas not supposed to be taken to theTower, and the heart that had beenfrozen with grief starts to thaw.The drama at the Tower of Londonis not limited to the Joneses alone.Ruby Dore, landlady of the Rackand Ruin, the pub within the Towerwalls, has just discovered she hasreturned from a holiday to Spainwith a little more baggage than shehad hoped for. Meanwhile, ReverendSeptimus Drew, who is madly in lovewith Ruby, is living out a secret lifein his spare time between preachingand exorcising the various residentialareas of the Tower. Outside of theTower walls there is Valerie Jennings,a woman of 'considerable girth' whoworks alongside Hebe at the LondonUnderground Lost and Found office,meticulously logging all found itemsand attempting to reconnect themwith their owners. Pursuing her isthe tattooed ticket inspector ArthurCatnip, who only gets the nerve toask her out when he comes to thecounter to find her stuck in the frontend of a pantomime horse's costume.This novel is a charming blend ofmad-cap characters, their messy lives,British history, and a bit of romance.It's a book that will draw you inand create a world that you won'twant to leave. I absolutely adoredthis book from beginning to end,even though I did sometimes find thedescriptions a little heavy-handed orrepetitive in parts (the phrase 'fulsomebuttocks' should never be used morethan once within a novel - it ruins itseffectiveness). If you're looking forsomething that is a bit mad, that's funbut still has emotional resonance thenthis is the book for you. It's a gem torival the crown jewelsthemselves.Kath Liu is anavid reader and afounding memberof the C SC BookClub who believeshappiness is a goodbook, good coffee and good friends.Like books? Check this out:http://kathmeista.blogspot.com/eDge your way along the famed knife-edge ridges of wuliaojianstrIDe across the glorious grassy slopes of Paradise valleyCooL off in the beautiful natural swimming holes of JiajiuliaoaDMIre the 360° seascape from the top of magnificent turtle Islandpay your respects at taiwan’s mysterious buddhist mountaineXPLore the island’s turbulent history at keelungTaipei Escapes features detailed and carefully researched information for exploringthe best of northern Taiwan on foot, by public transport or by car.Taipei Escapes 1 & 2 are available now from The Center and at bookshops in Taipei.www.communitycenter.org.tw october 201121

The Center'sFavorite Findsthe community Services center16th Annual Charity Auction DinnerDonors(at the time of this publication)ReADy, Set, BAke!recommended by HeatHer endreBack in America, I loved to decorate cakes. I took theclasses and got all the decorating tips, bags, tools andpans. Now living in Taiwan, I wanted to find a placeto buy baking supplies. A friend’s neighbor knew of abaking supply store not far from the B&Q/Hola storein Shilin. She drove through one of the narrowest alleysI’ve been through so far, and I wasn’t sure the car wasgoing to fit! But there, nestled between buildings is themost amazing baking supply store, CAKEDIY. Here youcan find cake pans in all shapes and sizes, roasting pans,cooling racks and mixing bowls. There are candy molds,melting chocolates, flavorings and fillings. Having akid’s party? You can get colorful cupcake paper holders,a variety of candles and cupcake toppers in addition tobeautiful gift boxes. They have essential baking toolsthere too: rolling pins, timers, candy thermometers. Theyhave cookie cutters in many seasonal and popular shapes(even some Wilton brand cutters). Many other items willcatch your eye as you look around the store. Everyone,start your timers and BAKE!83, Lane 277, Chengde Rd, Shilin, TaipeiTel: 2883-0000 Fax: 2882-2233ADD A SplASh of ColoRrecommended by robin LooneyFun, comfy and lovely shoes! Who doesn’t like to adda splash of color or an exotic look to a simple outfit?There is the greatest little shoe stall in the alley just southof Veteran’s Hospital on Shipai Road. And the younggirl that works there is so pleasant, no English, but oh sohelpful. She has embroidered shoes in every color underthe rainbow. The embroidery is amazing, some haveflowers, some have dragons, and some have butterflies!They look great with jeans, skirts, and dresses! AtNT$350 a pair, I even took a bunch back to my girlfriendsin the States!22 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw3M taiwan Ltd.American chamber ofcommerce in taipeiAmerican club In chinaApostolic Nunciature in chinaArlo chou's Photo StudioAsian tigers K.c. Dat (taiwan Ltd.Audi taiwan co., Ltd.Australian commerce & IndustryofficeAuto checkersbAbI taiwanbai Win AntiquesKlaus bardenhagenthe bazaarbespoke cellar Pte. Ltd. taiwanbranchboyden Global executive Searchbrilliant Art Handicraft co., Ltd.british American tobaccobritish trade and cultural officecanmeng Avedacapital Machinerycapital Motors, Inc.carlsberg-cottingham Ltd.An-Hao changcherry Hill Antiqueschina Airlineschina American Petrochemicalco., Ltd.citibank taiwan Ltd.citySupercommerzbankJeanne cooperSteven crookcrown Worldwide (taiwan) Ltd.Dirk Diestel Photographyeast West culture Projecteducational experience taiwaneiger Lawengaging Mindsenhance by clairethe escape ArtistFormosa opticalFusion FlameGeorge Pais beauty ParlorGinjer cakes 'n MoreGray GleasonGrand Hyatt erawan bangkokGrand Hyatt San FranciscoGrand Hyatt SeoulGrand Hyatt taipeiGranola HouseDiane HallidayHarvie's of edinburgh Ltd.Heineken brouwerijen b. V.taiwan branchthe Howard Plaza Hotel taipeiHSbc bank (taiwan) LimitedSam & Serina HuangHyatt regency tokyoIcrtIKeA taiwanItalian coffee companyJardine Food Services (taiwan)co., Ltd.Jinshan Peasant PaintingsShilpa KumarLuticiatania LaiPatrick LeeLemongrass HouseSunita LengLiaison office of South Africa intaiwanAmy LiuLollypop restaurantL'oreal taiwan Ltd.Master Wu's Art WorkshopMasterpieces MerchandiseMelchers trading GmbH, taiwanbranchMetropolitan SpiritsMobility Holdings, LimitedNestlé taiwan Ltd.New Zealand commerce andIndustry officecatherine Nicholloffice of the President, republicof chinaVictoria olsenover the rainbow…Pernod ricard taiwan Ltd.Pretty NailsQ britanniathe regent taipeiroyal choice Limitedrichard SaundersShangri-La´s Far eastern PlazaHotel, taipeiSheraton taipei HotelSommelier Wine expertSpace concepts LimitedSuperior realty co., LtdSwire coca-cola beverages Ltd.,taiwan branchtaipei city Governmenttaiwan Animal S.o.S.Juchi tang-Liucindy teetersthe Sparkle Spatien tung Art Gallerytsar & tsai Law Firmturkish trade officeUKeASUnico's circle co., Ltd.Unilever taiwan Ltd.utah Ltd Personalized Golfronald & Kathy van WilgenburgVin Vino WineNeil WadeStephanie Wangrobert WarrenWaterford Wedgwood taiwan LtdLisa & bill WestWillie's DeliWinkler Partners Attorneys atLaw of taiwan and ForeignLegal AffairsWonderland Nursery Goods co.Yang tze-YunFukan Yen

Events at The Centerbook Club – october 11th, 10:30Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan VreelandThis month Book Club will be reading Luncheon of the Boating Party, a novel thatuses the famous Renoir canvas of the same name to create a piece of historical fictionthat evokes life in Paris in the late 19th century. If you'd like more information abouthow to join in, please email Kath at tl@communitycenter.org.tw.Eannual Community Center auction dinner – october 21st, 6:30 pmspecial topic Coffee morning – october 13th, 10:30 ~ noonAlcohol Awareness - Perry Malcolm will come and give a brief topic on generalalcohol awareness. As always there will be snacks and conversation and new peopleto meet. Come join us.Annual Community Center Auction Dinner – This is the biggest event of the yearfor The Center and your opportunity to support The Center in so many ways! Youcan donate a valuable item to the event, or you can buy a valuable item at the event.We’ve had some spectacular items donated, trips, antiques, jewelry and so muchmore! But whatever you do support The Center by coming to this big event! Butremember tickets are going fast so contact The Center now to reserve a seat!Events About Townstage time & wine at the redroomCelebrate the spoken word withus as we read our own passages orthose that we yearn to share. Speak.Listen. Hear. Feel.Come and share a uniqueexperience with new and oldfriends. Live music and warmcompany. All languages desired!15th October 2011, 6:30 pmonwards.2F., No. 117, Sec. 1, Da'an Rd.,Taipei北 市 大 安 路 一 段 117 號 2FTel: (02) 27714195www.stagetimeandwine.comOn September 11, 2011 – the tenyear anniversary of 9-11 – morethan a thousand people gatheredat the Huashan Grassland for the 10thannual Daniel Pearl Day of Music aspart of Daniel Pearl World Music Days.It was an honor to have been invitedback to Taipei to be a part of this year’sevent, as I had been in 2009. Thisyear’s festival featured 18 bands, somefrom as far as Europe and the U.S., ontwo stages in what was hands down thebiggest, best Daniel Pearl Day of Musicto date.When I arrived in Taipei two yearsago for that year’s concert, I was struckby the genuine interest in Danny Pearland the ideals by which he lived his life.Taiwan seemed like a remote corner ofthe world for his story to have resonatedso loudly – a testament to both his storyThe Spirit of Daniel Pearl Soars at theHuashan GrasslandtExt: tODD MACKand the people of Taiwan. I believe theconcert’s founder and organizer SeanScanlan has had a lot to do with keepingDanny’s legacy alive here.Sean had invited me to be a part of theconcert that year because he wanted todeepen the connection between his eventand Danny Pearl. Danny and I had beenband mates and close friends. Inspiredby his life and in response to his tragicdeath, I began my own efforts to keephis name alive in the form of FODfest– an informal backyard jam that Istarted in 2005 that, too, was part ofDaniel Pearl World Music Days. Fueledby a resonating belief in the universallanguage of music and its power tobring people together regardless of theirdifferences, that informal back yardjam has since grown into a non-profitorganization called Music in Common.Music in Common produces innovativecommunity-building programs thatserve as a call to action in communitiesaround the world, and to date hastoured to some 75 communities acrossthe US, Middle East, and Far East,operating multiple programs locally,nationally, and internationally.A few years ago I wrote a song called“You Are There” that reflects upon themany different ways and places in whichI still find Danny. As I stood baskingin the sun of the newly regeneratedHuashan Grassland, I could feel thespirit of my friend all around me. Iwas amazed at how much the festivalpersonified him and all that he loved -awesome music, great food and beer,good friends, and a spirit of communityand camaraderie. On or off stage, itwas the kind of event Danny wouldn’thave missed. But what amazed memost was that of the nearly 1,200people present that day, I was the onlywho had actually known Danny Pearl.Clearly he and the people present thatday share a special bond. Without it,a tribute that so beautifully, accurately,and poignantly captured the essence ofwho Danny was never could have beencreated. And that was a gift worthflying halfway around the world for.Todd is a musician, writer, producer,radiohead, and consultant.Inspired by the life and in response tothe tragic death of his friend and bandmate Danny Pearl (the late Wall St. Journalreporter), musician, writer, and producerTodd Mack started FODfest in 2005 asan informal backyard jam. FODfest grewinto an internationally touring non-profitorganization called Music In Common(M.I.C.) with innovative community-buildingprogramming that serves as a call to action incommunities around the world. http://www.musicincommon.org http://fodfest.orgwww.communitycenter.org.tw october 201123

CommuNityThe Story of the HomemakersUnion & FoundationtExt: ChEn MAn-LI, ChAIRMAn OF thE bOARDtRAnSLAtED FROM MAnDARIn by MOnICA MCQuADEIMAGES: COuRtESy OF hOMEMAKERS unIOn &FOunDAtIOnEditor’s Note: Since the lifting of martial law, the Homemakers Union Foundationhas been the pioneer for women’s voices in Taiwan. The foundation foresaw theenvironmental problems in Taiwan more than twenty years ago, and subsequently,promoted many well-known and far-reaching environmental movements, alsogiving birth to many more organizations, including the Homemakers Union’sCo-Operatives. Foundation Chairman, Ms. Chen Man-Li, tells the story.In the living room of Ms. XuShen-Shu, at the end of 1986,a group of women gatheredtogether to talk about doingsomething for Taiwan. Everyonepresent agreed. Shen-Shu proposedto name the group. Someonesuggested the name HomemakerCompany, which has long beenan environmental protectiongroup in Japan engaging in issuesclose to their hearts. Later thatname changed to the present one,Homemakers Union. At the time,Taiwan was still under martial law.The first action on the agenda for theUnion was to protest the high pricesof McDonald’s hamburgers sold inTaiwan, which were almost twice theprice those in the United States. Theprotesting homemakers, Shen-Shurecalled, deliberately dressed up,just to show the businessmen thataffordability was not the issue.Changing the image of thetaiwanese housewivesThe MacDonald’s incident broughtfame to the Homemakers Union.Taiwanese media was amazed athow these women could do such athing, especially during the martiallaw era. Shen-Shu said that shewanted to break the stereotype ofthe traditional housewife, not justat home, but also to get out andparticipate in social reform.S h e n - S h u a l s o p r o m o t e dwaste sorting and recycling inher community, with the help ofJapanese colleague Wang Yasuko,who collected lots of information onthe subject from Japan. Says Yasuko:“I knew nothing about waste sortingat first, but people in Taiwan werepushing the movement, so I asked mysister in Japan to send informationto Taiwan”. Yasuko advocated wastesorting awareness by going doorto door in her community. Everyweekend a group of people stoodin the alleyways, and requested thatresidents sort their rubbish.Members of the HomemakersUnion sometimes joined them inorganizing resource materials.The ‘Turning-rubbish-into-gold’experience was later formulated intoa set of theories and practices, andput to use for drumming up supportfrom schools and communities. Wecalled ourselves ‘EnvironmentalMaMa’, as did the media. Aslong as there were issues related togarbage and recycling, whether itwas at a public hearing or a policydiscussion, the Homemakers Unionwas present. At times, when wewere not notified of a meeting, apress release or a press conferencewas held later to voice our concerns.After the lifting of martial law, the24october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

newspaper content increased, and theHomemakers Union was often seenin the media.setting up an organizationwith a million dollar fundraisingThe Homemakers Union not onlycared about the environment. Inorder to give women the chance toeducate themselves in various issues,weekly lectures were held on topicssuch as parental participation inchildren’s educational, social safetyand daily vitality concerns, andattracted many people. Gradually,people were contributing to theHomemakers Union. Housewivesat the union started organizing anofficial foundation of their own(due to their inability to qualifyas a registered organization, thegroup was attached to the NewEnvironmental Foundation). Thegoal was to raise one million NTdollars, the amount required to beregistered as a foundation in thosedays. So, with thirty thousandhere, and twenty thousand there,one million NT dollars was raised,a n d t h e H o m e m a k e r s U n i o nand Environmental ProtectionFoundation was officially registeredin March 1989. A board of directorswas established. The first Chairmanof the Board was Ms. Chen Xiu-Hui,and the Vice Chairman was WangYasuko. This fund is still in theFoundation bank account today.Everyone involved in theorganization was very devoted. Thisgroup of people not only workedtogether as colleagues, they were alsopartners in social movements later.Xiu-Hui said, “We were passionateabout revolutions!” Indeed, we grewup together, and we are familiar witheach other. We worked together andwe took responsibility together. Thisgroup of housewives was usuallyseen at the foundation diving intotheir work with sleeves rolled up.Have courage to speak, beq u i c k t o a c t, a n d b e w i l l i n gto take responsibility are theHomemakers Union’s convictions,while Keep us healthy and keepTaiwan beautiful is the goal.Subsequently, the HomemakersUnion set up six committees thatincluded environmental protection,empowerment of women, educationand the establishment of naturetrails. Later, the union gave birthto the Taipei Parents Association,the Nature Trail Association, andthe Taiwan Homemakers UnionCo-Operatives. “A growing treemust branch out”, said originalfollower of the Union Chen Yu-Feng”The Homemakers Union shouldhave a lot of babies!”The know-how expressed at theHomemakers Union is a result ofmany people’s efforts. For examplemedia professionals taught us howto organize a press conferenceand write a press release. We alsolearned how slogans and pictures canbe used to good effect in marches,sit-ins, and protests. Many teacherswere pleased to give lectures at theHomemakers Union. They thoughtthat women with the urge to learnwere the most beautiful.a brief outline of the cooP taiwan:in 1991, the Homemakers union and Foundation setup the consumer Quality committee, bringing anawareness of green consumerism to the island.in 1993, the Homemakers union, striving for morehealthy food, adopted a ‘group purchase’ scheme,for the first time buying rice and grapes directly fromfarmers.in 2001, members participating in the group purchasescheme funded a co-operative, providing memberswith safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly dailynecessities.the Homemakers union co-operative is amembership-based life community which advocatesthat green Living must begin with food safety, andthrough the power of group purchases the cooPis protecting agriculture in taiwan, defending foodsovereignty, supporting environmentally friendlyproducers and helping to maintain the sustainability ofthe earth's resources.For more information, please visit: http://www.hucccoop.tw/index.aspthe cooP taiwan has a store in the tianmu area at2, alley 10, Zhongcheng road section 2. Phone (02)2837-7047.www.communitycenter.org.tw october 201125

gENEratioN yThe Beginnings ofBeginningsan Unfamiliar PlacetExt: LEAt AhROny“College is going to be awesome man!” Jacobyelled as he threw the navy blue cap in the air.The thought of finally being able to detachhimself from his parents made his heart feelwarmer. On the other side however, a volcanic pressureof worry was building up inside of Kristina. Holding ahandkerchief in one hand, she wiped the tears that werestreaming down her pear shaped face. What will I dowithout my parents? How is it possible for me to leavemy home? With every high school graduation, there arestudents that lie on the two ends of the extremes. I amsandwiched in between.Most people would agree that university or collegeis one of the best chapters of their lives. It is dependenton how you spend your time, and make certain choices.Every year, thousands of high school graduates celebratethis joyous event, as the flashes of camera decorate theelevated stage. For the first time in their lives, they aregoing to be alone and free. Most, take this as a positiveevent, and others are fearful to leave their safety net. Thissummer, I faced this situation.A plane to Vancouver was scheduled to depart on thenight of August 29, 2011. My luggage was packed. Mydocuments and passport was safely secured. My mindwas ready. I wanted to enjoy university life for sure, butI wasn’t going to forget that like high school, I was goingthere to learn something. My goal was to make newfriends, experience a new culture and life, but also makesure I do well in my studies. For many students, theirostensible goal is to do well in their university studies,but their real desire is to study later and party hard.Not all students fall into this picture, but a fair amountof first year university students do. On the night ofAugust 29th, my plane made a safe landing in Vancouverinternational airport.Experiencing a new culture can be quite intimidating,especially when you are switched 180 degrees. Taiwan hasalways been my home. When you have known a place foryour entire life, built connections with the people aroundyou, witnessed the traditional events that occur everyyear, you feel a sense of security. You feel the protectionof the thin threaded silky net. I know that I’ve been livingin a safety bubble, and moving halfway across the worldis a challenge; it is a challenge that I am glad I took. Novideos, brochures, or readings can prepare you for theabsolute experience of a different world.Here in Canada (Victoria BC), tall concrete buildingsare replaced with town houses with large backyards,swings, grass, trees, and front lawns. 7-11 on everycorner of the street does not occur. I no longer haveto fish through tiny narrow alleys. I no longer have toface the horrific slimy slums. I no longer have to worryabout crossing the street without getting run over bya car or taxi. “It’s a lot more relaxed and fresh overhere,” I described to my parents over Skype. I can openthe windows without screens, and not worry aboutmosquitos. I can sit on the lush fresh green grass and readmy textbooks. I wake up in the morning to an absolutelygorgeous view, just like a painting. Sometimes I still needto force myself to believe that this is really happening,that I am not just picturing it in my mind. The livingstandard is higher, but it does come at a price. The taxmakes all the difference. Despite the fact that there aremany advantages to what life is like in Canada comparedto Taiwan, there are also adjustments that I need to attainto. One of these is the excessive consumption of alcohol.Alcohol is present all over the world. Go to the famousclub, Luxy in downtown Taipei, and you will feel the heatand vibration. You will most likely also feel the burningsensation of the fiery liquid trickling down your throat.26 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

However, all this is done inside the cage of fire ratherthan in your very own dorm or apartment.I know how wild and crazy parties can get, andthings can get out of hand when teenagers drink toomuch alcohol. Once, I helped a classmate down thestairs, because she was too intoxicated to do it herself.As I pulled her hair back, the acidic puke rushed outof her mouth into the toilet bowl. I have witnessed thepower of alcohol, which is why I don’t drink. Whydo certain individuals choose to drink till they're sickin the stomach? A casual drink is enjoyable, but notexcessive or binge drinking. The condition lingers on tothe next day; “Hangover” would the right word for it.“Let’s party tonight!” My roommates exclaimedexcitedly as they rose from their chairs. I’m lucky tohave three wonderful, fun, and friendly roommates,but they do like to have their parties. The advantageof living in a one-floor apartment on campus is theluxury of cooking for yourself, but this also opensopportunities for hosting “social” events.I like to socialize, but when it comes to irrationaland ridiculous parties, I prefer to stay in my privateroom, especially someone like me who gets irritatedby dirt, dust, and untidiness. Cleaning is a one of myhobbies, but cleaning after drunken students isn’t fun.I find it difficult to have a normal continuousconversation, because of the blasting music in thebackground, horrible beer breaths, and sticky floors.You witness the smooching couple on the sofa, thecrazy drinking games, and the girl – who is alreadyabout to pass out – spills her drink on your carpetfloor. Whoops! Suddenly, more people walk intoyour apartment shouting, “whooo! Party Clusternumber 53!” The combination of muddy dirty shoesand freshly spilt vodka does not offer an attractivesight or scent. At the end of the night, when the largecrowd finally dissipates and goes on their way to findanother housing unit to party in, I come out of myroom, and face the disastrous mess.My roommates being nice enough (though a littlewoozy) offer to clean it up the next morning, but Isay no. I don’t want to wake up to a revolting andnauseating odor, and a muddy dark grey smearedkitchen floor. I don’t want to wake up to empty cansand bottles, and sticky tables. With the little cleaningsupplies that I have, I scrubbed, washed, cleaned,tidied, and organized until it was satisfactory, andcomfortable.As I continue to face culturally different events,I learn from them, so that the next time, I won’t besurprised. The environment is beautiful, and thepeople are amazingly helpful and kind; I am havinga fabulous time so far. As Icontinue my adventurousjourney, I hope to learngreater and more valuableknowledge, ideas, culture,a n d v a l u e s . O n e t h i n gremains true however. Eventhough Taiwan has its flaws,it is the only place in theworld that I will call home.ACC adSame as lastmonth美 僑 廣 告 與 上 月 同( 橘 色 的 )www.communitycenter.org.tw OCTOBER 201127

麵 [mian]tExt: IVy ChEnIMAGES: IVy ChEn, xIAnG tInG AnD ISAbELLAwheat flournoodlesWheat flour noodles are basically made from plainwheat flour and water, although some kinds alsoinclude egg. Noodles are sold fresh, dried andfried (as instant noodles).tYpes of wheat noodle細 陽 春 麵 (xi yangchun mian; thinnoodles 寬 陽 春 麵 (kuan yangchunmian; wide noodles):Yangchunmian are strip-like noodles.This is the most popular commerciallymade form of noodle.刀 削 麵 (daoxiao mian):This is a handmade noodle whichliterally means ‘shaved noodle’, andcomes in irregular strips.家 常 麵 (jiachang mian):This is a handmade noodle, andliterally means ‘family-style noodle’.It is always cut into stripes, and tasteschewier than machine-made noodles.拉 麵 (la mian):Another kind ofhandmade noodle, thename literally means‘ pulling noodle’ .Noodles are from 2to 8 millimeters indiameter. Machinemade la mian are alsoavailable.麵 疙 瘩 (mian geda):This is a lumpy and moist noodle, freein shape.貓 耳 朵 (mao erduo):Literally ‘cat’s ear’, this handmadenoodles really does come in the shapeof a cat’s ear!白 麵 線 (bai mianxian; white threadnoodles) 紅 麵 線 (hong mianxian;red thread noodles):Made either by hand or machine.Unlike other noodles, this formrequires a higher gluten content inthe flour to allow it to be pulled andstretched very thinly. Red threadnoodles are made from white threadnoodles which are steamed and driedover and over again. The processenhances the stretchiness of thenoodle, and reduces its salty flavor.水 餃 皮 (shuijiao pi):This is made for dumplings ( 餃 子jiaozi)燒 賣 皮 (shaomai pi) 餛 飩 皮 (hundunpi):Shaomai pi is made for the wrapperof a type of steamed dumpling ( 燒賣 shaomai), while hundun pi ismade for the outside layer of a typeof boiled dumpling ( 餛 飩 hundun orwonton).油 麵 (you mian):This is a Taiwanese type of noodlewhich uses alkaline water to make thenoodle yellow and chewy.意 麵 (yi mian):This noodle contains egg, whichimproves the flavor. It’s always soldfresh.雞 蛋 麵 (jidan mian):This is a Cantonese type of noodle(with egg) and is always sold dried, inthe shape of a ‘nest’.28 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

B u c k w h e a t N o o d l e s ( 蕎 麥 麵qiaomai mian):Buckwheat noodles are made froma mixture of buckwheat and wheatflour.CULINARY USESAll types of noodles can be cookedand served with a sauce topping ( 乾麵 gan mian) or with meat and/or vegetables in soup ( 湯 麵 tangmian) or stir-fried with meat and/orvegetables ( 炒 麵 chao mian). Mostare served hot, while some types ofnoodles are served cold with a sauceor dressing ( 涼 麵 liang mian).細 陽 春 麵 (xi yangchun mian) 寬陽 春 麵 (kuan yangchun mian): Alltypes can be fried, or in soups andstir-fries.刀 削 麵 (daoxiao mian): This type ofnoodle is best used in soups (e.g. 牛 肉麵 niurou mian/beef noodles soup).家 常 麵 (jiachang mian): This type ofnoodle is best fried, in soup and stirfries.拉 麵 (la mian): This type of noodleis suitable for zhajiang la mian ( 炸醬 拉 麵 , dried pulling noodle withzhajiang), and in soups and stir-fries.麵 疙 瘩 (mian geda):This type ofnoodle is best used in soups.貓 耳 朵 (mao erduo):This type ofnoodle is best used dry and in soups.白 麵 線 (bai mianxian) 紅 麵 線(hong mianxian): White threadnoodles are best fried and in soupssuch as white noodle thread withpig’s trotters ( 豬 腳 麵 線 (zhujiaomianxian). Red thread noodles arebest for thickened soups (for instancered noodle thread with oyster ( 蚵 仔 麵線 ; kezai mianxian).水 餃 皮 (shuijiao pi): This is used fordumplings ( 餃 子 jiaozi) cooked inwater and served dried with a sauceor dressing (boiled dumplings withred oil; 紅 油 水 餃 hongyou shuijiao/)or in soups.燒 賣 皮 ( shaomai pi) 餛 飩 皮(hundun/wonton pi): 燒 賣 (shaomai)are stuffed with meat or shrimpfillings, then steamed and served witha dip. Hundun or wonton are filledwith minced pork or shrimp, and canbe boiled or served deep-fried, withsauce, or in soups.油 麵 (you mian): This noodle is eatencold (cold noodle with sesame sauce;麻 醬 涼 麵 ; majiang liangmian), stirfriedand in soup.意 麵 (yi mian): This is best servedwith braised minced pork or in soups.雞 蛋 麵 (jidan mian): This type is beststir-fried with a thick sauce and meat/vegetables, or in soups.Buckwheat Noodle ( 蕎 麥 麵 qiaomaimian):This type of noodle is eaten dryor in soups.PREPARATIONTo cook spaghetti-shaped wheatflour noodles, bring a large potof water to a boil and place thefresh noodles into it. Bring to theboil again, add one cup of waterand bring to the boil for a thirdtime. Remove and drain noodleswell for further cooking with otheringredients. If cooking thickershapes or dried or frozen wheatnoodles, this process may need to berepeated more times.MAKE YOUR OWN WHEAT FLOURNOODLESTo cook spaghetti-shaped wheatflour noodles, bring a large potof water to a boil and place thefresh noodles into it. Bring to theboil again, add one cup of waterand bring to the boil for a thirdtime. Remove and drain noodleswell for further cooking with otheringredients. If cooking thickershapes or dried or frozen wheatnoodles, this process may need to berepeated more times.Ingredients:300g plain wheat flour1/2 cup water, more if needed1t saltDirections:1.Dissolve salt in water, mix withflour. Knead the dough until it failsto stick to the hands or table (whichis known as 三 光 san guang).2.Cover the dough with a dampcloth or plastic film. Put the doughin a warm place and allow it to restfor at least thirty minutes.3.Sprinkle flour on working table.Roll the dough with a rolling pinover and over. Sprinkle flour ifdough sticks. Roll the dough to adesired thickness.4.Fold the dough sheet over in aback and forth pattern. Cut it witha sharp knife into desired shapes.Tips:1.Salt adds strength when stretchingthe dough.2 . Wa t e r c a n b e p a r t i a l l y o rcompletely replaced with egg.www.communitycenter.org.tw october 201129

KinmenIMAGES: RIChARD SAunDERStaiwan’s kinmen islands, lying just off the coast of china, are rich intraditional Fujianese architecture and in unique cultural traditions, such asthe 70 or so wind Lion statues (bottom left) dotted around the largest islandin the group. the statues are believed to suppress bad weather and evilspirits alike.30 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

kinmen is probably best-known as taiwan’s front line territory duringthe years of war with china. Many of the military bunkers, and even twoamazing underground harbors for boats, are now open to the public.www.communitycenter.org.tw october 201131

Word from theDirector“There are some events that are so big, so catastrophic, that they plant themselves in the collective humanconsciousness. For some it’s the Moon landing of 1969, for others the day that Kennedy was assassinated, or theassassination of Duke Ferdinand that began the war to end all wars in 1914, or the earthquake of 1999 in Taiwan.Events such as these are tragedies, but they also connect people with others who lived through them or rememberthem. The planes crashing into the World Trade Center towers on September 11th ten years ago is one such event.I, like you probably, have watched many of the documentaries or read the books and articles about this event overthe last couple of weeks. Since workers in New York and specifically the World Trade Center towers are richlymulticultural, the attacks had an impact that was felt all over the world. Japanese, Australians, Malaysians, Brits,South Americans, native New Yorkers - all lost their lives in the events of 9/11.But what I have felt strongly watching and listening to personal accounts of this tragedy is the camaraderie thatdeveloped between people as they all tried to survive. Walking down some ninety floors of a building on the edgeof collapse, there was a slow and orderly movement of people, all helping each other to make the trip down. It mayseem trite to point it out but how different this is from the usual pushing and shoving that happens on railways, inshopping centers, and on city streets….So remember tragedy - we should always remember - but also remember what we felt about each other at thetime and remember the connection we made to each other. And then try to be better people before the next tragedystrikes. Tragedy brings out the best in people it’s true, but why wait till then?”Steven ParkerDirector, Community Services Centerworship directory(For full details of services please refer to taipei Living or contact the church organization directly)agape3F, 21 changchun road, taipei, taiwantel: 2598-1009 (office)csc@agapeicataipei.orgwww.agapeicataipei.organglican episcopal Churchchurch of the good shepherd509 Zhongcheng rd., shilintel: 2873-8104, 2882-2462www.goodshepherd.com.tw/english/Calvary international baptist Church21, yangDe blvd., sec. 2, yangmingshantel: 2831-3458 Fax: 2838-5792Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints5, Lane 183, JinHua streettel: 2321-9195, 0939-687-178City revival Churchb1, 210, ZhongXiao e. rd., sec. 4tel: 8921-8250 Fax: 8921-8272doris.henry@msa.hinet.netfriendship presbyterian Church5, Lane 269, roosevelt rd., sec. 3tel: 2362-1395grace baptist Church90 Xinsheng s. rd., sec. 3tel: 2362-5321 ext. 135Jewish CommunityFor information call ahrony yoram on 0939-763-135living word Churchb1, 304, shiDong road, shilintel: 2834-6549mother of god Catholic Church171 Zhongshan N. rd., sec. 7, tianmutel: 2871-5168 Fax: 2871-7972www.geocities.com/mother_of_god_churchvanaert@iplus.net.twnew apostolic Church2F, No. 5, Lane 39, keelung rd, sec. 2, taipeiwww.nac-taiwan.org, info@nac-taiwan.orgnew life international seventh-dayadventist Church4th Fl. Health center- taipei adventist Hospital424 ba De rd. sec. 2, taipei 105Pr. robbie berghan 0958-732-704www.nlisda.orgemail: rberghan@twcadventist.org.twoasis bread of life Christian Church10F, #55, Zhongcheng rd, sec. 2(Dayeh takashimaya, tian Mu)tel: 28310299 Fax: 28317214http://www.oasis.org.tw email: oasis@oasiscf.org.twenglish ministry @suang-lien presbyterianChurch111 Zhong-shan N road, sec 2, taipeitel: 2541-5390 Fax: 2523-1361email: slpcenglish@gmail.comwww.slpcenglish.orgtaipei holiness Church(charismatic International service)every sunday morning at 10.45am with Pastorsandra ee5F, 107 Nanking east road section 4, taipeite: 27123242taipei international ChurchMeets at the taipei american school800 Zhongshan N. rd., sec. 6, tianmutel: 2833-7444 Fax: 2835-2778www.taipeichurch.org/ gateway.htmtaipei Jewish serviCessheraton taipei Hotel12, Zhongxiao east road, section 1, taipeitel: 2592-2840, Fax: 2594-3892e-mail: einhorn912@xuite.nettransforming faith Church(f.k.a. bread of life Christian Church)5F, 295 ZhongXiao e. rd., sec. 4tel: 8772-2207 Fax: 8772-2210fellowship@transformingfaith.org.tw32 october 2011 www.communitycenter.org.tw

COMMUNITY GROUPSOrganizatioN telephone website/Email AddressAlcoholics Anonymous (AA)www.aataiwan.org/english.htmlAlliance Française de Taiwan 2364-8833/ 2364-1919 info@alliancefrancaise.org.tw www.alliancefrancaise.org.twAmerican Chamber of Commerce 2718-8226 amcham@amcham.com.twAmerican Club in China 2885-8260 www.americanclub.org.twAmerican Institute in Taiwan 2162-2000 www.ait.org.twAmnesty International 2709-4162 amnesty.taiwan@gmail.com, www.aitaiwan.org.twAustralia & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCham) 7701 0818/ 0922 109 089 secretary@anzcham.org.tw www.anzcham.org.twBritish Chamber of Commerce 2720 1919 www.bcctaipei.comCanadian Society 2757-6977 www.canadiansociety.orgChristian Salvation Service 2729-0265 www.csstpe.org.twCommunity Services Center 2836-8134 www.communitycenter.org.twDemocrats Abroad (Tammy Turner)democratsabroadtaiwan@gmail.comDutch Speaking Association (VNT)www.vntonline.orgEast West Culture Projectwww.eastwestcultureproject.orgEuropean Chamber of Commerce 2740-0236 www.ecct.com.twGateway 2833-7444 gateway@taipeichurch.orgGerman Institute 2501-6188 www.taipei.diplo.deGerman Trade Office 8758-5800 www.taiwan.ahk.deGoethe-Institut Taipei 2506-9028 www.goethe.de/taipeiIndians' Association of Taipei 2542-8091 lalduru@seed.net.twInternational Community Choir 2533-4272 internationalchoir@gmail.comLa Leche League (Breastfeeding Support)www.lalecheleague.orglé the francophonethefrancopnone@hotmail.fr , http://thefrancophone.unblog.fr/Lions Downtown Club Taipei, English speaking (Peter Wu) 2701-1811 www.tapeidowntowntw.lionwap.orgOasis Youth Group 2831-0299Overseas Trailing Talent in TaiwanTaipeiTalent@yahoo.comParadyme Youth Group 2833-7444 www.paradymeyouth.orgPOW Camps Memorial Society (Michael Hurst) 8660-8438 www.powtaiwan.orgRepublicans Abroad Taiwanross.feingold@republicans-abroad.orgShilin District Office 2882-6200 www.sld.gov.twa commercial office andSpanish Chamber Of Commerce (a Spanish consulate) 2518 4901~3 www.consuladoentaipei.maec.esTagalog Hotline 2834-4127 paultic@ispeed.comTaipei International Women’s Club 2331-9403 www.tiwc.orgTYPA (Taipei Youth Program Association) 2873-1815 www.typa.org.twSCHOOLSDominican International School 2533-8451 www.dishs.tp.edu.twGrace Christian Academy 2785-7233 www.gca.tp.edu.twMorrison Academy 2365-9691 www.mca.org.twTaipei Adventist American School 2861-6400 www.taas-taiwan.comTaipei American School 2873-9900 www.tas.edu.twTaipei European School 8145-9007 www.taipeieuropeanschool.comTaipei Japanese School 2872-3833 www.taipeijf.orgSPORTSBiking Site in Taiwanhttp://www.cycletaiwan.com/Hash House Harriers 0952-025-116 www.chinahash.comInternational Golf Society of Taipeiwww.taiwan-golf.comThis is a non-profit group. Participants only pay for their gear and court fees.K3 Squash Club (Free coaching is also provided for those who have never played before.) 0987 275 919 Facebook: K3 Squash Club TaipeiScottish Country Dancing (May Chen) 2706 3179 maychen321@pchome.com.twTaipei Women’s International Golf Group (TWIGG) 2691 5912 twiggtaipei@hotmail.comTai Tai’s Women’s Touch Rugby 0981-180-020 blandm@tas.edu.twTaipei Baboons Rugby Club - Taiwan 0952 67 1995 bernierua@gmail.comTaipei Shebabs Women’s Touch Rugby 0913-602-071 johnnayoder@yahoo.comCOUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES IN TAIWANCOUNTRY teLEPHONe couNTRY teLEPHONE couNTRY teLEPHONEArgentina 2757-6556Australia 8725-4100Austria 2712-8597Belgium 2715-1215Belize 2876-0894Bolivia 2723-8721Brazil 2835-7388Britain 8758-2088Brunei 2506-3767Burkina Faso 2873-3096Canada 8723-3000Chad 2874-2943Chile 2723-0329Costa Rica 2875-2964Czech Republic 2722-5100Denmark 2718-2101Dominican Republic 2875-1357El Salvador 2876-3509Fiji 2757-9596Finland 2722-0764France 3518-5151Gambia 2875-3911German Institute 2501-6188Guatemala 2875-6952Haiti 2876-6718Honduras 2875-5512Hungary 8501-1200India 2757-6112Indonesia 8752-6179Ireland 2725-1691Israel 2757-9692Italy 2725-1542Japan 2713-8000Jordan 2871-7712Korea 2725-2324Malaysia 2713-2626Mexico 2757-6566Netherlands 2713-5760New Zealand 2757-6725Nicaragua 2874-9034Nigeria 2757-6987Norway 2543-5484Oman 2722-0684Panama 2509-9189Paraguay 2873-6310Peru 2757-7017Philippines 2723-2527Poland 7718-3300Russia 8780-3011Saudi Arabia 2876-1444Senegal 2876-6519Singapore 2772-1940Slovak Republic 8780-3231South Africa 2715-3251Spain 2518-4901Swaziland 2872-5934Sweden 2757-6573Switzerland 2720-1001Thailand 2723-1800Turkey 2757-7318United States 2162-2000Vietnam 2516-6626www.communitycenter.org.tw october 201133

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