Centered on Taiwan-March-2024

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Light as a feather by Sara Khosrovani

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FROM THE EDITOR

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Kartika Dewi

Scott Freiberger

Dipali Guha

Rose Huang

Sara Khosrovani

Jessica Lott

Roma Mehta

Pia Munk-Janson

Penny Su Yang

Lucy Torres

Jessica Wang-Simula

Sarina Yeh

Monica 張瓏朧

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Dear Readers,

March is a month of transition, renewal, and celebration!

A testament to the power of collective action, International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements and advocates for equality. This year's theme #inspireInclusion, urges us to dismantle barriers and build a world where all women, regardless of background, can thrive.

This edition celebrates a few of the extraordinary women in Taiwan. By learning about their experiences, we can all be champions of #inspireInclusion, starting in our own communities. It's time to be inspired, and it's time to inspire others.

Sara Khosrovani’s art speaks volumes and reminds us of the unfortunate reality that many women around the world are still subjected to systems of oppression. Kartika Devi is inspired by her mother and her teachers, who taught her the importance of perseverance, empathy, and continuous learning. Mona Yi 伊夢蘭, the first female photojournalist in Taiwan was a trailblazer for being on the frontlines, where women were never allowed. Penny Su Yang, performer and artist, goes back to her indigenous Atayal roots, and encourages every woman to be true to herself.

Nancy Baldwin wrote her memoir, One Thousand Layers of Water and Clouds , as a way to heal physically and spiritually. Through the process of writing, Nancy reflects on the lives of young girls of her time. Sarina Yeh’s most important mission in life is to connect people and generate hope. Lucy Torres shares how important her family’s support has been in her personal growth and development. Another group of women, who challenged themselves to hike up Guguan, discovered Girl Power to be their biggest support. Monica 張瓏朧 honors her mom’s multiple roles, as a mother, a long time friend, a wise person, a mentor, a person who is willing to move forward with the times. Dipali Guha, at 87, is everyone's Mom, but she will always remember that young girl inside her.

Join the Center tour for Fun on the Farm to learn more about organic farming in Taiwan.

Visit Lutetia ART-at-TAC for an exhibition by Russian artist Evgeny Bondarenko (林仁亞) in March.

Read about developing a growth heartset by employing empathy, kindling kindness, and trying tenderness to focus forward.

Restoring your core and pelvic floor are an essential part of the postnatal recovery period. Read how to identify signs of dysfunction and attend to them.

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FOODIE FUN

Mar 5

The Culture of Tea

Join Yasuko, a Taiwan Tea Master, to learn all about Taiwanese tea and how to enjoy it.

Mar 15

Taiwanese Noodles and Pineapple Cake

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn how to make these two Taiwanese signature dishes with The Center’s chef Ivy.

OUT TO NATURE FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

Mar 22

Dragon Boat Rock Hike

A hike to a waterfall and wonderful views of Taipei. Children are welcome to join!

Mar 22

Kids Have Fun with Nature

Let your children immerse in the wonders of nature and creativity at Muddy Hands.

Mar 28

Organic Farm Tour and Lunch

Leave the hustle of the big city behind to see life in the countryside on an organic farm.

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LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Mar 6, 13 & 20

Midweek Mahjong

Chance to learn to master the basics of Mahjong.

Mar 12

Shibori Dyeing Workshop

Have a fun morning learning how to create patterns on textiles using natural plant dyes.

Mar 26

Physical Wellness Talk

What is the best posture for daily activities and how to prevent injury?

FUN EVENTS AT THE CENTER

Mar 7

The Happy Fisherman coffee morning

Mar 10

Clothes Swap

Mar 28

Playgroup for toddlers and Parents

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Fun on the Farm

TEXT AND IMAGES BY LUCY TORRES

How much do you know about farming in Taiwan? Have you ever wondered about how the rice goes from the plant to your plate? Nowadays people’s interest in their food and its journey from farm to table is growing and quite rightly so. If you buy local produce, it’s better for the environment and it’s even better if it’s grown organically. Taiwan has a lot of small farmers and small market gardeners that work a small plot of land to grow organic produce.

Farm Visit

The Happiness Farm, nestled in the hills northeast of Tamsui, is one such place. It’s a small family business that grows rice and other vegetables. They also offer tours to explain how produce is grown and harvested. When I visited a couple of years ago it was an enlightening experience.

You can walk around the farm to see what is growing. Obviously, this will vary depending on the time of year you visit. You can stroll down to the rice fields to see at what stage the rice is. You also have the chance to see what other vegetables have been planted. When I visited, the rice plants were growing but the grains hadn’t appeared yet. There were long, fat loofahs hanging down from the vines and bright blue pea flowers. My friend Mayuko, from Japan, was very happy to find mallow leaf, also known as moroheiya which is a superfood, very rich in vitamins and minerals.

03/28

Organic Farm Tour

If you would like to learn more about local farms and the challenges they face then pay a visit to this farm. The easiest way is to join The Center tour with Ivy on 28 March and you can register here:

https://communitycenter.org.tw/event/1219/organic-farm-tour-and-lunch/

Learn about Farming Processes

It’s not all about growing the produce though. Take rice, For instance, rice is offered in all Taiwanese restaurants and is one of the cheapest items on the menu. However, it needs careful nurturing to grow and flourish. It also needs protection from snails and other hungry insects.

Once the rice is mature it has to go through several processes before it is ready to cook. First it is harvested and threshed. The grain is then dehulled to remove the papery shell around each grain and winnowed to separate the grains from the chaff. That leaves you with brown grains of rice. If you want white rice you need to mill the rice to remove the brown bran covering. All this before it makes it into the bag of rice you will take off the shelf in the shop!

The main farm building is full of old and new farm equipment, so you can see how rice was harvested and processed versus how it is done now. The farmer was very patient in explaining the whole process. It was fascinating for me as I come from a country where rice doesn’t grow, so I had no idea it was so complicated.

Fresh Food

As well as looking around the farm, you also get to taste the vegetables. We had a delicious lunch with green beans, okra, plantain, mushrooms, chestnuts and, of course, rice. We washed this down with some different teas, including blue pea tea which is bright blue with a distinctively flowery flavor.

Lucy Torres is a volunteer at The Center but is more often found on a hiking trail. She loves exploring different routes to find beautiful views and relax in the great outdoors.

Shaping Superlative Schools:

Five Helpful Hints for Exhibiting a Growth Heartset

TEXT: SCOTT B. FREIBERGER IMAGES: WEB

Originally published by LinkedIn Pulse on September 23, 2021.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/shaping-superlative-schools-five-helpful-hints-growth-freiberger/

In the emotive, making-of-the-mammal Disney movie “Zootopia,” protagonist and officer extraordinaire Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) endures bad badgering, abundant bullying, and beastly berating while aspiring to become the city’s first crowned cottontail cop. Yet despite uncivil circumstances and a series of exhausting encounters with furtive fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), she persists, prods, and pushes on. Ultimately, our flocculent, furry friend finds collaborators in questionable quarters and encounters rapport and responsiveness in virtuous vertebrates.

At its core, the movie is a celebration of inclusion and resolution, and teaches that appearances may not only be ambiguous, but also absolutely inaccurate. The noble notion of employing empathy, kindling kindness, and trying tenderness to focus forward could also be acutely accentuated now in education, given our current climate and challenging circumstances.

Here are five helpful hints for exhibiting a growth heartset.

Build Character via Full-Bodied Books

Building scholars’ character is another crucial component of having a growth heartset. Consider asking these key questions for teaching well-planned chalk talk to meliorate morality, promote growth mindsets, and harbor healthy heartsets:

● What just happened?

● How does the character feel?

● What makes the character act this way?

Emphasize Empathy

Infusing empathy across curricula establishes a deeper sense of self-awareness, integrity, and identity, accentuates acceptance, guides genuine mental health progress, elevates erudition, strengthens civility, and greatly sharpens social graces.

● What makes the character feel this way?

● What do you think of the character’s actions?

● What do you think of the character’s words?

● What might the character have done differently?

● In contrast, what might you have done?

The ability to put oneself in another’s proverbial cleats, sneakers, moccasins, or sandals is not only a key component of developing an avant-garde growth mindset, but it also challenges children to consider choices and think outside of the proverbial Xbox. Scholastic also recently published an exhaustive list of books that underscore compassion, character, courage, integrity, tolerance, and responsibility. Themes run the proverbial gamut from caring, fairness, and honesty, to extinguishing school bullying, with an emphasis on cultivating compassion everywhere while using words that harness care.

Bolster the Beauty and Benefits of Bilingualism

There are notable brain-based benefits of bilingualism. People who speak two languages often outperform monolinguals on general measures of executive function. Emphasize to parents, guardians, and family members that bilingual students should not lose their native languages while learning English, and that students’ mother tongues could be used as a scaffold to better decipher meaning, compare language nuances and structure, and ultimately augment and support learning English as a new language.

Support Service Learning Across Subjects

Service learning embodies best practices across a variety of subjects. Current issues to consider may include global warming, environmental conservation, and poverty alleviation. Precise lesson planning coupled with community outreach to organizations with reliable resources could offer opportunities for student reflection, appropriate assignments for students to pen pertinent papers, and/or a collaborative presentation to point out pertinent pondering.

FINAL THOUGHTS: COMPASSION CLEARLY COUNTS

Unselfishness may lead to more profound perspectives, and tapping into scholars’ inner talents may lead to healthy healing across humanity. Yes, magnanimity truly matters. Having a growth heartset can inspire scholars to take action, lead with love, and kindle compassion. Give students the gift of graciousness, and empower them to amplify good will and a growth heartset throughout their lives.

Reclaim, Remodel, and Reteach Right-Minded Responsibility

All children want to see themselves as responseable -- powerful and able to respond to what needs to be done. Instilling responsibility boosts self-esteem, and empowering young people teaches a veritable life skill--to have a greater impact on family, community, and the world. Realistically, responsibility relates to attaining the right attitude. Counseling children to contribute in class and help at home fosters good feelings, which may lead to augmented ownership of actions and continued life accomplishments.

Rather than assigning orders and waiting impatiently for task completion, consider acting as a guide-on-the-side and asking open-ended questions to instill a deeper sense of responsibility:

● What did you do?

● How come you did that?

● What needs to be done now?

● What choices could you make?

● What mi ght b e th e c onsequences o f each choice?

Invite children to take ownership of their behavior and empower them to make good choices rather than blame, complain, and turn responsibility into perpetual punishments. Also, involving a scholar in behavior ownership is more important than having the job done quickly or perfectly.

Scott Freiberger is an assistant principal in New York. He is an attentive administrator and a passionate pedagogue who advocates for all students, especially ELLs/MLLs and students with special needs. Follow him on Twitter/X: @scottfreiberger

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International Women's Day 2024 “Inspire Inclusion”

Penny Suyang

I am an aboriginal Atayal woman

Iam a singer, an artist and photographer. I have been a professional performer for over 30 years, and have a daughter and a son.

I started to create visual art when I was 48, and had my first photo exhibition in 2018. It’s 2024, and I feel so honored to have my first

exhibition in a museum this year. Creating is important to me, to create is to discover yourself. Home has a lot of meaning too, returning back to yourself, but also back to your roots, your culture, your spirit life.

My upcoming exhibition is called 「 Tmnga • Bsilung /看·海」; it means

when you look, you look very patiently, for a long time, with hope, with your soul. It's very poetic.

GO TO THE OCEAN

From my hometown, you can see both the mountains and the ocean. I have a deep, strong connection with the ocean and when I was young, I would go for long walks. That was the beginning of the story. One day, I prayed to God, “God what is the color of your eyes?”

This was the first time I heard a reply. God said “Go to see the ocean”. I did, and it immediately lifted my heart, and everything melted away. The ocean is God's eyes...isn't that magnificent? Regardless of your own beliefs or religion, isn’t that magnificent? Always changeable, it creates a melody in my heart. The color of the ocean is a reflection of what is happening.

我問上帝： pqutan maku yaba utux kayal 「你的眼睛是什麼顏色？」 maynanu qu brbiru na roziq su 祂說：「你去看海。」

kmal mha ”usa tmnga bsilung ha”

In Atayal language we don’t have a word for color, but my friend said you can use bibiru, the universe, something that holds everything. This exhibition is about the love between me as a woman and the sea; the ocean is not just the ocean, it is the universe; it is about my past, my childhood, everything.

I think women need to look more into our hearts. Women are playing so many roles: mother, daughter, wife… taking care of everyone but ourselves. So creating like this is to look more into myself and see how beautiful I am.

THREE WOMEN’S STORIES

I am also working on a new music album in Atayal language: 「3 cyugal / Three」

I think women are just waiting for the right time for all these stories we’ve collected inside us to burst out. I really encourage every woman to be true to herself. The album details came to me in a very powerful dream.

My mother is already in heaven, but in my dream she walked into a house where an old woman was weeping on the bed. She started hugging her. The room was very dark, sad and lonely so I stepped in and hugged them. The three of us became a circle. The darkness became white light, like in your mother’s womb. I woke up and the power of it brought the number three to me.

Three is the number of the universe : Soul/ Body / Mind.

Past / Present / Future.

Sky / Ocean / Land.

The picture in my mind is of my

daughter, my mother and I. My mother is a traditional woman, with a tattooed face, I am a modern woman, and my daughter is like an alien from the future. I wanted to do an album with three women’s stories. I am going to sing my mother’s story. It's about tradition, generations of Atayal identity to leave behind for my daughter.

All indigenous people in the world face the same struggle. Our cultures are disappearing. But no matter where I am, I still feel proud to be Atayal. I live deeply as Atayal and all the memories live in my heart. My people are not afraid of death, because death is just a door. It’s not the end. I possess the character of an Atayal woman, unafraid and always singing, dancing and creating positivity. When we are weaving, we are always singing. It’s in our blood.

I decided to use old electronic instruments on this album, which I’m excited about. I have a very old friend who plays the theremin, invented in the early 1900s, which is on the album. It’s an experimental sound.

GO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS.

GO BACK TO NATURE.

We are family, with this earth. Make an effort to unify, not to divide. You have to treasure who you are, where you come from, and then you can focus on unity. Women’s power is incredible, precious, we have so much potential, no matter the age. You can still unearth new things from within, every season, every age.

「Tmnga • Bsilung / 看·海」

蘇婭 Suyang 數位攝影個展

時間：2024/5/19-6/23

5/19 開幕式下午兩點

地點：順益美術館 Shungye-Art .org 台北市中正區延平南路5號

Suyang-Penny ”Atayal electronic music album「3 cyugal / Three」”

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Sara Khosrovani

Monica 張瓏朧

「別把最糟的脾氣留給最愛你的人」

我是瓏朧，我的媽媽名玲鳳，她肯定不知道她是 我最景仰的女性，我跟大眾一樣青少年期做了 許多叛逆之事，也因為玲鳳給了我許多的愛 與寬容所以我仍生活在這個家庭裡，在這裡不稱為她媽 媽是因為本篇想尊重她個人在我心中的多元身分，一個 母親、多年好友、智者、導師，一位願意與時共進，花 時間了解我們思維，跳框她出身的傳統框架來與我們溝 通，玲鳳出身於漁農家庭，環境不富裕身為老大的她家 庭總共有六個兄弟姊妹，從小一間扛起許多事物幫助家 庭經濟，結婚的早嫁給看似富裕的畜牧家庭卻不巧遇上 口蹄疫，又背負起許多債務，但我與弟妹卻並沒有像多 數人般背負助學貸款，只因為玲鳳不願意剝奪我們的成 長期權利，她總是默默的付出很少發脾氣，甚少情緒勒 索道德綁架子女，總是有智慧的舉例換位思考是這讓家 庭成員可以理解她的想法，人都有情緒做到這點非常不

It is a pleasure to contribute to this special edition of Centered On Taiwan marking International Women’s Day.

I have had the pleasure of featuring here before and it is a joy to participate again on this occasion.

International Women's Day is a celebration of the achievements of emancipation and gender equality recognition. At the same time it serves as a reminder of the constant struggle of too many people in the world to find a place of their own, a place where they can express themselves in the purest form, without fear of being restricted in any way and to be accepted as they are by their fellow human beings.

It is still an unfortunate reality that many women in the world are subjected to systems of oppression and are desperate for a breath of fresh air.

Art is a strong medium for expressing these desires. Through art the longing for well overdue change is reflected in many wonderfully inspirational ways.

In my art I too look for ways to express these profound human feelings. This painting is an example with a personal touch. It reminds me of many episodes in my life and it is very dear to me.

I hope this day allows you to reflect not only on the achievements of the past but also on the unfortunately still uncertain present.

https://www.instagram.com/sarakhosrovani_art

容易，印象深刻是，她常說：「我們這一生只來一次剛 好當成家人，不該把最糟的脾氣留給最愛你的人，因為 愛不是理所當然，愛是互相，我們要當彼此的後盾。」

早期傳統時代下壓抑女性的辛苦故事就不多贅述！ 玲鳳的話在我心中，陪伴著我成長，她在艱辛的時代 成長卻有著最強壯的溫柔，她的話在我人生不同的經歷 下，每次咀嚼都有新的體會，也讓我堅強的面對許多事 情，想把這句話送給大家，這裡也希望繼續與玲鳳共同 成長，彼此都成為心中所期望的人！

https://www.instagram.com/monicadarlingll/

Light as a feather | 2018 | Acrylic | 120 * 100 cm.

Kartika Dewi

The most influential people in my life are my mentors; My Mother and My Teachers… They are a guiding light, helping me navigate the complexities of the world and providing invaluable advice and support during times of disruption. Their wisdom and encouragement have helped me become resilient and adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. They've taught me the importance of perseverance, empathy, and continuous learning, shaping not only my professional journey but also my personal growth. Their impact on my life has been profound, and I'm grateful for their presence as a constant source of inspiration and guidance.

Living in Taiwan was certainly not as easy as I had imagined, imagined, especially for a newcomer like me.

I want to change people's views here by showing my abilities and skills.

I really like arts and culture so that's why I started doing a lot of social activities that promote Indonesian culture.

Starting with introducing Angklung music at the Taipei Fine Art Museum, and then introducing Angklung in elementary schools, to various cultural activities in Taipei, Taichung, and Tainan.

I also introduced Batik, starting with the Batik Festival exhibition at the National Taiwan Museum Nanmen Branch in 2017. This became an annual Batik Festival.

It doesn't feel like I've lived in Taipei for 30 years and I really enjoy all the beauty and togetherness with the people here... Giving something back to society makes us appreciate each other.

Nancy Chen Baldwin Water and Clouds

A PRECIOUS NAME

I am Nancy Chen Baldwin, an American name that I came to identify with most of my life. My given birth name is Lai Shui Yun (賴⽔雲), meaning water and clouds, a precious name given by my birth father set my life path to a challenging yet wondrous and enriching journey. I am a Taiwanese native, born in the hills of Laomei, a small farming village in the township of Shimen in New Taipei City. I received my primary and middle school education in Taiwan. The first 14 years of life in my native country enabled me to retain my linkage with Taiwanese culture and its languages. My advanced college studies in the United States earned me a prestigious career in the American male dominated aerospace industry. My experiences as a senior executive in a large corporation and community leadership provided me with the opportunity to connect with people from various backgrounds and citizenship. My volunteer work has been and continues to focus on women’s rights, professional and leadership development for young adults, and life skill teaching for all ages.

Life can be challenging and complicated. My major life change event came when I was sold by my maternal grandmother to a Taiwanese “bar girl” at the age of five for $100 US dollars. While giving away a daughter was not unusual during the 1950’s Taiwan, being sold gave me a different connotation about life. It motivated me to develop a strong sense of self worth. Living in post WWII Taiwan, I was caught in the transitional period of Taiwan modernization with influx of Chinese natives from the mainland and American GIs. I remembered being displaced by both the Taiwanese and the American communities. My presence was not acknowledged

by either of them. For the Taiwanese, I was the unwanted child of a treasonous working woman servicing the American military men. For the Americans, I was a secret that they were not supposed to know. Under these circumstances, one would wonder if life was worth living. Yet the curiosity about the world on the other side of the Pacific sparked my will to live.

PASSAGE TO FREEDOM

With good fortune, I was offered the opportunity to immigrate to the United States when my adoptive mother married an American merchant marine. This unexpected transition gave me the “passage to freedom” as it led to a journey of self discovery, growth, and healing. I spoke very little English when I arrived in San Francisco, California. American culture was foreign and often not easily understood. Since we lived mostly among Americans, it created urgency for me to learn English and adjust to the new lifestyle. With the help of teachers and school counselors, I attended University of California at Davis with a full scholarship. I graduated with two Bachelor degrees – International Economic and Oriental Languages. Later, I obtained a graduate certificate in business and a master degree in clinical Social Work from California State University at Sacramento. During my academic years, I learned about social activism when I participated in anti-Vietnam war protests, Cesar Chavez’s labor movement, and Women in Politics lobbying activities. I believe these were my callings to seek my place in an unjust world. At those moments, I felt my life was bigger than the little girl who was sold.

CHALLENGES AND SURPRISES

I forwent my law school ambition when a luscious offer came from the United States Air Force upon my college graduation in 1972. Life came with many surprises. I joined Corporate America as a financial analyst and concluded my career as a Senior Engineering Director for a leading defense company in the US. I had no engineering degree nor formal technical training. I believe my mathematics and economic background have enabled me to learn quickly. My ingrained Taiwanese values taught me the work ethic to be successful in my career. From my corporate experiences, I learned the politics of affirmative action, pay inequity, gender and race

disparity. I also learned to create opportunities for women and younger generations through mentoring and coaching. For over 40 years, I chose to live up to the challenges of a complex business world. As an immigrant Asian female, a nonengineer, who spoke with a heavy Chinese-English accent, I often clashed with the bi-cultural conflicts, but my strong will and pride triumphed.

ONE THOUSAND LAYERS OF WATER AND CLOUDS

From the personal perspective, while I was able to achieve my academic and professional success, my childhood

trauma surfaced from time to time. I wrote my memoir, One Thousand Layers of Water and Clouds, as a way to heal, physically and spiritually. Through the process, I recognized the story is no longer my own, rather it is a reflection of the lives of young girls of my time. I wrote the book for these women who didn't have a voice. I want my story to inspire young generations and provide a forum to address women related social issues.

The lifelong learning from my adoptive grandmother has finally come to its fruition - love deeply, give freely, and be what we want to be with confidence.

https://www.amazon.com/One-Thousand-Layers-Water-Clouds/dp/B0CJL3HNJ8

Sarina Yeh

Being a bridge for people

Ihave been working as the director of the Thermos Foundation (https://www.garden91.org) for more than 20 years. Whether it be art, culture, education, or humanitarian concerns; Indeed, anything related to “Life.” If you wish to know what Thermos Foundation’s missions are, I will say giving “Life education” is our most thorough answer.

We believe it is an indispensable obligation to help society, no matter how small the deed.

My insight, vision and mission was built up by all my life experiences, especially some people I have encountered in the journey of self-discovery. That’s why I am going to say something about them to show my appreciation and respect.

They are always helping me to reflect on myself and get back on the track that I decided to take.

My father is the man who helped me understand what generosity and humor means. My mother is the lady who taught me discipline. My sister showed me what family support means. My first boss led me to be brave, be curious, and be a good listener. What a lucky life! Also, the young Nepalese boy who dedicated himself to wildlife conservation; the Cambodian lady who helped widows and orphans; the Japanese monk who practices Zen gardens; Malaysian designers who built a poetic shelter for poor kids; the Tibetan grandma who always cooks with love; the Sherpa porter who took care of me in the Himalayas; the Indian social-worker who took care of vulnerable women in slums; the French doctor from Médecins Sans Frontières who spent his time with the wounded; the Chinese painter who tries to present his ideal world through art; the German professor who tries his best to offer all his knowledge to the students and so many more. Of course, the people I have talked to and listened to over the past decades in Taiwan have also lit up my life’s journey.

I am extremely blessed to have met these great souls in my life. All interactions with them have benefited me tremendously and helped me understand the value of my life. Year by year, I got the big picture and created the life I am grateful to have now. I am still learning to make my life more insightful so that I can benefit many others before I say goodbye to the world.

What does life mean? Who am I? Why was I born on this planet? After countless whys, I can only be thankful that I learned how to love, to laugh, to create, to share, to give, to care, and to let go. I learned to be kind, joyful, curious, generous, passionate, and compassionate. I discovered how to be real, simple, strong, open-minded, positive, active, and thoughtful. And I also know the reason I could achieve whatever I tried is all because of the people I encountered on my path.

The most important mission of life will always be to be a bridge connecting people to help them feel hopeful. And sometimes, when I might feel a bit weak or even frustrated, I will always empower myself by thinking of the conversations I had with the bright souls I have mentioned here.

Or maybe just their smiles can work enough. Yes! That will be enough.

Lucy Torres

Ihold a British passport. However, having lived abroad for 17 of the last 27 years, I think I’m more of a global citizen. This is not at all what I imagined when I was little.

EARLY DREAMS

I am an only child and I grew up in the countryside. I had my own pony from the age of six and spent hours riding. I used to dream of competing in horse events and living in a large house with several horses and dogs. Clearly life took a different path as I’ve been living in cities since the age of twenty! But that is what life is all about, being open to change.

LIFE IS UNPREDICTABLE

Two weeks before I started university, I had a riding accident and broke my neck (C2 fracture) and jaw. I spent three months in halo traction looking rather like a robot and studied at home during my first term of university. To this day, I don’t know how, or why, I was so lucky; things could have been very different. That accident brought home to me how delicate life is and how you must make the most of every moment.

FAMILY SUPPORT

I am very lucky to have parents that have always supported me 100%. They sent me to good schools and allowed me to have my horses. Although I left school with top grades they didn’t bat an eyelid when I chose not to go to university. When I changed my mind three years later, they supported my decision. My Dad passed away 17 years ago, but Mum remains on the end of the phone and is now there for my children as well. Knowing that my parents were behind me no matter what, gave me the freedom to choose my own path and for that I will be forever grateful.

FOLLOWING MY DREAMS

I was quite shy as a child and lacked confidence, but I loved foreign holidays and learning about different countries. Once I turned 18, I grabbed any chance I could to go abroad. After secretarial college I worked in New York City for a year. While at university, I spent a term in Aachen, Germany. After university, I got a job as an editorial assistant with the hope of rising to editor. When I discovered that to be an English Language Teaching (ELT) editor I needed teaching experience, I chose to go to Mexico. I was nervous about those moves but loved the adventures and independence. Best of all, they increased my self-confidence as I had to survive on my own. Mexico is where my life path took a really big turn.

A MEXICAN HUSBAND

Meeting Miguel, my husband of 24 years, was life changing. I ended up

living in Mexico for three years and became fluent (almost) in Spanish. We have two boys – now young men. Finally, we embarked on a life of nomads living in nine places over the course of 24 years. This is a far cry from my childhood dreams … so much better!

A TEAM

We have spent all our married life living in places that are not close to either of our families. As a result, we have had to rely on ourselves and each other to cope with the changes and challenges and be flexible. Every time we move to a new place, we experience those first few months when we don’t know anyone. We help each other figure out the new ways of doing things and are there for each other through the adventures and frustrations that new places bring. That support helps us settle in.

It’s that encouragement that has given us the confidence to fulfil our ambitions. After Mexico, I returned to the UK and worked as an ELT editor which was exactly what I wanted. However, when Miguel was offered a post in another country, I realised I would have to leave my job. Rather than give up, I decided to adapt to the situation and I became a freelancer which turned out to be the perfect solution. Miguel was able to further his career and as a freelancer I could work anywhere, so we were able to travel. Over the years, as I gained experience, I progressed to ELT author. In hindsight, I think this is something that I wouldn’t have achieved had I remained in an

Lucy with her mother

On the Formosa Trail with husband Miguel

office position. Taking the freelance path, which was rather unconventional at the time, was unknowingly a great career move.

We are both determined people and our desire to accomplish whatever we set our minds to has led us along life’s interesting path. However, we couldn’t have done it without each other’s support and that of the family.

So, my message to people is: Surround yourself with people who stand by you no matter what and remember: It’s your life. You must lead it and learn from it.

Ms. Mona Yi 伊夢蘭

There are many women from whom I draw inspiration and get aspirations, but there is one in particular that’s close to my heart. Her strength didn't just inspire and motivate me; it instilled something deep within me.

1950s, Taiwan. In the circle of photojournalists in Taipei at this time, there was only one woman, Ms. Mona Yi 伊夢蘭. She was young, fierce, and stylishly bold. Once, when she was interviewing President Chiang Kaishek during the inspection of a military exercise, Ms. Mona Yi stood out in her big pink skirt and big sunglasses (one of her trademark looks). Running in between a few thousand participants while attempting to capture the story of the day, she was always at the center of the action, be it dignitaries or movie stars that landed at the Songshan

Airport, Taipei.

Early in her career, Ms. Mona had tried acting, a job that she didn't like much. It wasn't for her, she once told me. She often said that luck has always been on her side. But I know she was being humble. “Luck” got her a job as the host of a popular radio show, but soon after, she landed an assignment covering Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment stars. This was the beginning of her photojournalist experience.

FIRST FEMALE PHOTOJOURNALIST IN TAIWAN

Ms. Mona was the first female photojournalist in Taiwan; she has been on the frontlines, where women weren’t even allowed. She was also a pioneer who produced documentaries to promote the arts, culture, and

tourism in Taiwan. Ms. Mona Yi went on to work with the International Audiovisual Room of the Information Bureau, where her horizons broadened even more. She was responsible for planning and shooting a 16-centimeter documentary about Taiwan. As an executive producer, during her tenure at the Information Bureau, she filmed many documentaries, including “Along the River During the Qingming Festival,” showing how several famous Taiwanese contemporary artists paint; handmade bamboo weaving in Guanmiao, Tainan; Dajia straw mats in and hats in Taichung; and much more. These documentaries were sent to foreign embassies and/or overseas Chinese communities for the purpose of promoting Taiwan.

Mona in her big pink skirt during a US dignitary visit at SongShan Airport, Taipei. Back when the press were allowed to interview at the hanger.

Mona in full form as the first female photojournalist in Taiwan

MONA’S JOURNEY AS A MILITARY NEWS REPORTER

One of Mona's defining moments came during the Taiwan Straits Conflict. Despite her fears of the artillery fire, she bravely covered the story. She gives credit to the senior journalists and editors who mentored her, and shared their expertise in military weapons, writing techniques, and fact-based reporting.

This experience also helped her learn how to write press releases. Since women were not allowed to board warships during those times, Mona was lucky enough to get to Kinmen via a military aircraft, for a historic interview mission.

For the later part of her 36+ years as a reporter, she was responsible for Pan Asia, a Japanese Jiji Press News Agency, as the correspondent in Taiwan. Even to this day, a woman journalist in Japan is rare, and a senior-level manager even more so.

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“伊大姐” “BIG SISTER YI ”

The foreign journalists stationed in Taiwan would call her "Mama," because she made them feel at home in Taiwan. She was always a gracious host and grateful for the life she has led both professionally and personally. She made everyone feel at home with her bright smile, caring yet often sarcastic humor, and her signature loud, infectious laugh. Her tenacity and wit also earned her the respectful "伊大姐” "big sister Yi" title from her co-workers, even though many were older in age and had more experience in the profession.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE

And as for me, "Grandma Mona" is what I called her. I have had the privilege of sitting at the table next to her from a very young age. She made sure I was exposed to an environment where I could observe and learn about social, cultural, and current events, etiquette, and provided me with

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encouragement and support. One of my many favorite memories is at her office, listening to her stories while drawing on the stationary she provided. In my heart, I believe that Grandma Mona wanted to instill in me that no matter what the world attempts to tell me, I, a woman, will always have a seat at the table.

By Rose Huang

For more about Mona and other first generation photojournalists in ROC, Taiwan, “They Are Eyewitness Of History” by Yuan-Chic Yang 他们是历史的目击者: 選文 楊永智

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Girl Power at Guguan

“ That’s it! You’re at the top!” Hearing that I took a deep breath and looked up at my surroundings.

Sure enough, I was at the top of the rock with very little room to go anywhere except down the other side. I headed down to give the next person space. I could hear people saying “Use your left hand to hold the rung” and “Keep going! You can do it!” As the next person went up, I gave similar encouragement while they were coming down. Finally, we were all back together on the other side. When Dory asked, “Do we go on?” we looked at each other in silence. Someone said “Well there’s no way I’m going back over that!” and another said, “Yes, let’s keep going.” So onwards we went.

GUGUAN SEVEN HEROES

What were we doing? We were hiking the Yuanzui trail. It was day three of a short hiking trip to Guguan to hike a few of the Seven Heroes. A week before the trip Dory had asked us if we’d like to follow the Yuanzui trail and she sent us a link to a YouTube video. Replies varied from “Are you crazy?!” to “Think that’s too hard for me” and “I get vertigo.” The consensus was a definite no! So the itinerary was kept to climbing Heroes. However, after two fun days hiking together, Dory asked us again and I guess the newly-formed sisterhood gave us the courage to say “Why not?” and “Let’s give it a go.”

So there we were, giving it a go. After that first scary climb we had about five minutes’ respite with a walk

Great Grandma Mona with grandson Jabez, continuing her legacy with the next generation

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along a tree-lined ridge. Then the next rock suddenly loomed up ahead. A sheer slab of rock, with scanty iron handholds leading up to a rope that went along the ridge top. My legs had that jelly-like feeling and I didn’t dare look anywhere except in front as we went up. Once again, Dory went first and when I reached her I had to walk on as there was no space to congregate. By now we had started to get into a groove. Dory pointed out things to me and I passed it onto the next person. The girls below would say “Move your foot left a bit” or “It’s just a bit further! You can do it” and then once at the top we would encourage the others coming up. There was definite teamwork going on here. This time the top was a long narrow ridge with a dip where we huddled together for a group photo. About an hour and several rocky slabs later, we reached the summit. An hour after that, we had scrambled down the last sheer section of the mountainside and reached the safety of the forest. We were all grateful to return to a trail with gentle slopes on either side rather than a sheer drop.

GIRL POWER

At the same time, we were all elated and, looking back at the ridge, very proud of our accomplishment. We had pushed ourselves to our limits and done something we hadn’t thought possible. We definitely surprised ourselves. We all agreed that we made

a great supportive group that was good at encouraging each other. Had we gone with our families it would have been very different. We would probably have heard phrases like “Come on Mum, don’t be a scaredy cat!” or “Look at me!” as a child hung off the edge knowing it would scare us. Or the typical teen complaint “How much further? I’ve had enough!” I think girl power is the preferred way to go. That’s why I can’t wait for our next adventure: Dabajianshan here we come!

Mom, aka Dipali Guha

Everyone calls her mom. She embraces us all with her generous spirit and feeds us copious amounts of her delicious home cooked food. Her cuisine hails from Lucknow and Bengal, two very distinct regions in India. On occasion, you may spot her dancing at the Blues Fest or at the Center Gala.

Dipali came to live with her family in Taipei about four years ago. Sujoy, Sue and Anjoli.

When I asked her to share her life’s journey, I was amazed at how sharp and clear her memory was. Her story is 87 years long, but I thought this is a good place to start.

A HAPPY CHILDHOOD

Dipali remembers a happy childhood growing up in India, with siblings and parents that doted on her. “My grandmother called me Batashi because I used to run fast like the wind. Life was good. When I was 12, my mother passed away and my world changed. My carefree days were replaced by household duties and taking care of my siblings.

My fourth and final year of college my father proposed I marry. I agreed, because it seemed like a way to be free of responsibilities – but I was one subject away from finishing my course. I never was able to complete that subject, and receive my degree.” Without as much as a meeting, 22 year old Dipali and 24 year old Dilip got married and started their new life. “Much later, my brother showed me the photo of me that my husband used to carry around in his pocket before we had met.”

OUR NEW LIFE TOGETHER

“Our house was in a village surrounded by fields. We had no electricity. It was not the life I was used to but I adjusted. Soon after, we moved to another city and started our journey together. My husband was a geologist and his job required him to move from place to place, so we lived in many different places. I became an expert at packing.

One of the reasons his family got him married so early was because they knew he was going to travel a lot and

they didn't want him to come back home with a foreign bride. Both of us decided not to have children right away as we were still very young. We were the only married couple amongst many bachelors for quite a while and we would go on picnics with friends and enjoy our time together.”

WHO HAS INSPIRED YOU IN YOUR LIFE?

Without skipping a beat she said, “My husband. I always wanted to be a teacher and tried to finish my studies so I could graduate. However, my fatherin-law wanted me to stay with them so I never got to finish my degree. When my husband and I were together he would make me read the newspaper every morning and discuss the news in English. He wanted me to be fluent. After Sujoy was born, I started educating the sons of my house helper. I'm very happy to say that they graduated from school and went on to study further. They still write to me and keep me updated on their life. One became an assistant administrative officer and the other son was selected to train in the police academy. My husband always supported my choices. We had a wonderful life together.”

THE TWISTS AND TURNS LIFE TAKES

“On the 31st of December 2009, my life changed once again. My husband had a stroke. It was frightening. We

Dipali (far right) celebrating her birthday with son Sujoy, his wife Sue (far left), and their daughter Anjoli.

The photo of Dipali sent to her future husband

were on holiday in a remote area and had to drive all the way back to Calcutta for treatment. A 500 km journey that took 12 hours. After this scare, I decided the best thing to do would be to sell our home in Lucknow and move to Calcutta, to be near hospitals and family. It was a bad stroke that affected him quite severely. I had to learn very quickly about house sales, banking and other legal matters. Luckily I had some good people nearby who helped me through this difficult time. Rajesh was just like a second son and he helped me with everything.”

YET ANOTHER BEGINNING

“Now I'm in Taiwan and it's a whole other life. I've been very lucky. I've been given this opportunity to be here and meet all these beautiful people. Everyone calls me Mom. I see these young girls and I feel like I am a young girl once again. They are just like me. I love having young people around. I love their energy and I love feeding them.”

My message to all young women is don't be nervous, be strong. You have to face whatever comes your way.

Interviewed by Roma Mehta

Mom Dipali with Indian students living in Taiwan

Lutetia ART-at-TAC March Exhibition

3 Evgeny Bondarenko Solo Exhibition

In March 2024, Lutetia ART-at-TAC is presenting an exhibition of beautiful ink sketches and watercolour paintings by Russian artist Evgeny Bondarenko (林仁亞). Trained in the tradition of academic art with a keen interest in manga and American comics, Bondarenko’s works are stunning in their accuracy and eloquence. His urban and environmental sketches not only accurately capture the location but also the mood - be it calm and quiet or busy and noisy. Bondarenko’s works create a sense of place.

TEXT: JESSICA WANG SIMULA IMAGES: EVGENY BONDARENKO

Bondarenko was born in the USSR in a small town called Bataysk, in a region very much intertwined with Ukraine. His paternal grandmother was Ukrainian Jewish and grandfather Ukraine Cossack. Bondarenko decided to become an artist and pursued a degree in art at Rostov Art College. During his training there, he fell in love with academic art despite his initial interests in manga and comics. One of the strongest influences during his studies was the practice of “ plein air ” - the practice of painting entire finished pictures out of doors. In Russia this tradition

developed into the Peredvizniki (“The Wanderers”), a school of art where artists travelled to rural areas to observe and record how average people lived. According to Bondarenko: “I consider this as a form of journalism, a way to create a mirror in which people can see themselves or to show rural reality to those who are not aware of it.” During his plein air practices, he also realised that drawing while travelling is “the best way to enjoy the adventure”.

In 2010 Bondarenko decided to become a travelling artist, to create a series of artworks dedicated to

different cities, and sell the works to fund travels to the next city. This career path led him to Moscow and eventually to a 2-year residency at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai. During his time in China, he met people from Taiwan, a place he had known nothing about. He was, however, so impressed by how nice and bright the Taiwanese people were, that he called them “sun people”. He connected with the community and met his future wife who was a Taiwanese expat working in China at the time. They eventually decided to settle in Taiwan where Bondarenko has been working as an art teacher and mural artist.

A prolific artist, Bondarenko has published several books on Taiwan as well as other Asian and European cities. Throughout his 20-year career, Bondarenko has developed a personal approach to urban sketches that combined his interests in both academic and manga art. A compelling artistic dilemma for him is that he always perceives more than he is able to depict. According to Bondarenko: “the better I become at depicting this information, the more I start to see. So, this gap is impossible to close”. Nevertheless, the more he draws, the more he perceives drawing as a form of education, learning directly from

Evgeny Bondarenko sketching Patriarch Ponds in Moscow 2012

Storytelling event at Taiwan school conducted by Ms. Tang Li-Fang

life without intermediaries. He puts it eloquently himself:

The environment is in constant dialogue with us; we live in manmade spaces, and the characteristics of these places reflect who we are […] We can influence and change the form of our environment, and in turn, the environment always exerts influence on us. I love to explore these flows and strive to learn from observing them to be more aware and conscious.

Jessica Wang Simula was born in Taiwan but has lived in six different countries since adolescence before relocating back to Taiwan with her family over three years ago. Having worked in the arts in Shanghai and London, she is interested in how the arts can start new conversations, build communities and connect people.

Evgeny Bondarenko Solo Exhibition opens on Friday March 1st, 5:30 – 8:30pm at Lutetia TAC Store (751 Wenlin Road, Shilin District). All are welcome.

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Restoring Your Core and Pelvic Floor After Giving Birth

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Bringing new life into the world is a magical and wonderful experience for women. During pregnancy, the body changes and adapts in numerous ways to accommodate and grow a new life. Following delivery, both vaginal or cesarean, the postnatal period is a critical time in which the body recovers and heals while meeting the new physical demands of childcare. The postnatal period is often one of the most neglected times in a woman’s life, as the focus tends to be placed on the needs of the baby, by both new mothers and healthcare professionals.

The postnatal period can last up to 6 months following delivery. However, symptoms and problems resulting from changes occuring during pregnancy can persist beyond 6 months if they are not properly diagnosed and

treated. Some common problems include: incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual pain, abdominal separation, low back pain, neck pain, foot pain, and poor posture. Dysfunction in the core and pelvic floor are the most common causes of the problems mentioned above. The core is actually a group of deep muscles in the abdomen and pelvis and includes the diaphragm, the transverse abdominis, the multifidus, and the pelvic floor. These muscles serve to protect our organs, provide stability and support to the low back and pelvis during movement to prevent injury, maintain proper body alignment, control bladder and bowel functions, aid sexual function, and assist circulation.

During pregnancy the growing uterus and hormonal changes may cause laxity of connective tissues, and the labor process can cause these muscles

to become overstretched, weakened, overactive, or overly tense leading to dysfunction. The good news is, identifying and treating dysfunctions of these muscles can restore the core and pelvic floor’s ability to perform their jobs properly. There are several signs that can help you identify core and pelvic floor dysfunction and they include:

Signs of Core Dysfunction:

Feeling of weakness in the abdominals

Low back pain

Pelvic pain or discomfort

Poor posture

Incontinence

Palpable gap between stomach muscles

Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:

Low back pain

Pain with sitting

Hip pain

Abdominal pain or pressure Tailbone pain

Burning/throbbing sensations in/ around vagina

Pain with sexual intercourse

Constipation or pain with bowel movements

Difficulty holding urine/feces

Urine leakage with running, jumping, squatting, sneezing, coughing, laughing

Changes in urine stream

Sense of urinary urgency or frequency

Burning sensation during urination

Restoring your core and pelvic floor are an essential part of the postnatal recovery period and can assist in regaining confidence in your body,

preventing long-term complications, and improving your quality of life. If you have any signs of core or pelvic floor dysfunction, or have been diagnosed with a specific condition, a physical therapist trained in pelvic

health can identify and treat your specific problems. Don’t hesitate to seek professional guidance as these issues can be treated conservatively and don’t need to become your new normal.

Jessica Lott is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, living in Taipei since 2021. She is from the United States and has been living and working in Asia since 2014. Prior to living in Taiwan, she lived in Shanghai, China where she worked as a Physical Therapist at Shanghai United Family Hospital and UP Clinic. Jessica has experience treating various conditions and injuries and works with individuals of all ages. She is passionate about physical health, wellness, and helping people achieve their goals.

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