Cultural diversity and open dialogue highlights PCT Conference on National Affairs

From "Taiwan Church News" <[email protected]>
Date Tue, 9 Nov 2010 16:08:18 -0800

 
3062 Edition

November 1~7, 2010

General Assembly News

Cultural diversity and open dialogue highlights PCT Conference on 
National Affairs

Reported by Sam Lee

Written by Lydia Ma




To showcase cultural diversity in Taiwan and demonstrate that there's 
also a “fun” side to PCT's “Conference on National Affairs”, a 
“Culture Night” was scheduled during the conference, featuring 
Aborigine traditional ceremonies and music, Hakka drums, and more.




Aborigine performances included a Bunun choir from Hsinyi Church 
where performers donned traditional Aborigine attires, stood in a 
circle, held out their hands, and sang to God asking for a bountiful 
harvest. Maleveleve, a youth who was previously awarded 3rd place at 
a national music competition, sang an Aborigine solo that inspired 
the audience.




Atayal music was also featured at “Culture Night”, but their booths 
featuring handcrafts and homegrown produce were most memorable. All 
proceeds from sales went to help financially-strapped Aborigine 
families afford their children's tuition.




“What will you and I do in the next 3 years for an independent 
Taiwan?” was a key discussion question during an OST-style meeting 
during this historic PCT conference.




Answers and discussion groups included, “fire President Ma, save 
Taiwan, win the 2012 presidential elections”, “encourage youths to be 
involved in Taiwan's democratic process”, “evangelism in Taiwan 
starting at the grassroots”, and “promote Aborigine self-rule”.




Unlike previous years, OST-style meetings at this PCT conference 
provided ample opportunity for everyone to speak and be initiators 
and contributors. It transformed and livened the conference – making 
it less perfunctory and rigid.



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