Before I left Denmark I knew that I was going to learn a lot in Taiwan, and I had a feeling that a lot of awesome things were going to happen, but never had I thought, that my exchange would be so wonderful as it is.
Before I left Denmark I had a small dream, that if I got the opportunity, I would like to learn something cultural in Taiwan. Not like in just learning about the culture, but like in learning to do traditional art, dance or music etc… So when I found a place where I could learn to play the Chinese instrument Guzheng I grabbed the opportunity.
Now that I’ve been playing the instrument for about two months I’ve already gotten callous skin on my fingers fingers, and Saturday I had my first little performance at my Districts yearly conference. Nothing big, but for me it was a special thing to be playing a Chinese instrument in front of other people.
Before I left Denmark I desperately tried to “google” my Taiwanese Senior High School. I eventually found a homepage where everything was written in Chinese, so I nothing understood, but with some luck I found the place on the homepage, where I could see pictures from my school.
I remember my entire family gathering around my laptop studying every little detail on the pictures. The pictures I found most interesting were pictures of what seemed like students performing dance and music on a big stage. The stage was hit by different coloured light and surrounded by a crowd of happy people. I remember seeing it, and wishing I would get the opportunity to participate in something as cool as that – even just as a happy person in the crowd.
I now know, that what I saw pictures of was my schools yearly prom/dance party which in Taiwan is held like a concert. Saturday this event was held once again. And I participated. Not just in the crowd – on the stage with my music club. And not just was I performing on the stage – I was in the front, singing. And not just was I in the front singing – I was in the front singing in Chinese.
It was an amazing feeling standing on the stage with screaming people around me who all sang along on the famous lines, and true friends behind me who helped me making my dream come true. I am so happy as I never thought I could be.
Before I left Denmark, I had an intention that I wanted this to be good – but I had no idea that it could turn out as wonderful as it is.
I love Taiwan
Julia
P.s. as soon as I get it, I’ll upload a video of me singing at hour prom :)
