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The Kitchen Table is such an important part of our activity. Taking a break to share food is an extremely bonding experience and this time we will focus our efforts on creating foods with the kids. While we have enjoyed some forms of mini pizzas before, this time we will create pizza dough from scratch and add in our favorite toppings! We will also make a simple salad and dessert (fruit pudding tbc).

Giving the kids and all of us a chance to create our own meals shows us that creating delicious, nutritious is well within reach!

日期Date : 3/5/2016 (Saturday) （六）
時間Time: 上午11:00 – 下午14:30 (leave Taipei around 8:00 am)
地點 Location: 清泉 ChingChuan TauShan Youth Cultural Center
贊助者Benefactor: 捷式股份有限公司

Purpose: make vegan pizzas from scratch to enjoy with the kids. Being able to create our own food and especially a treat we all enjoy

Task: creating dough, cutting fruits and vegetables, baking pizzas, etc. Setup and clean up.

Sliding Scale Fee System: 300, 400, 500.
We understand that everyone has different levels on which they can contribute. This amount includes all the raw materials for the pizzas and other lunch for you and the children. Rideshare is separate, estimate 100NT each way from Taipei.

 3月課程費用 :志工可任選300, 400, 或500元投入本次活動基金。費用分級的用意在於我們希望讓這活動本身能讓更多志工參與，因此讓報名金額更有彈性。包含PIZZA還有中餐的材料。 清泉交通預估單程100元。

Maximum Capacity: Space is limited to 10 Big Friends on a first come first serve basis
報名：10位大朋友。

報名方式 (Maximum 10)：
1. Read and register here: 發email後必須填 https://goo.gl/NUUZ7L
2. Email brightside.tw (at) gmail.com 發EMAIL到brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3. Bright Side Projects will confirm your details and if there is a spot for you. 嚮光受到報名訊息48小時內通知你確認課程位子。
4. Rideshare will be announced 4 days prior. 嚮光會跟你聯絡確認報名治療，共乘汽車方式課程4天前會再次做確認。

也感謝FRESH 烘培的支持！
Many thanks Fresh Bakery & Café for their kind instructions!

FB Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1281205015241908/

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感謝蘭恩文教基金會的邀請以及長期支持我們年終Jia-Xin送愛到台灣活動的贊助者們，嚮光協會第一次踏上了台灣東南角的土地。除了結合當地社群的兒童美術工作坊活動外，蘭恩基金會的執行長Maraos更邀請我們在當地創作一座聖誕樹裝罝。為此，我們積極策劃，希望能擴大當地社群參與，並在設計中充份運用環保回收材料。

This is Bright Side Project’s first trip to venture into southeastern Taiwan, thanks to an invitation extended by Lan An Cultural and Educational Foundation and supporters of our annual year end events via Jia-Xin’s Toys for Taiwan. In addition to community involvement in workshops with children, Maraos requested us to construct a Christmas Tree. We were excited and eager, looking to involve the community and utilize recycled materials in our endeavor. (ENGLISH BELOW)

為了能充份為這項大型任務做好準備，在啟程前的數週間，我們召開了無數次的工作會議。聖誕樹裝置由荷蘭安荷芬設計學院畢業的James Teng滕孟哲及Peter Hsieh謝叢憶負責設計。在設計發想過程中，我們發現了創辦「文人之島，環保之道」並長期為推動島上回收工作及提昇島民環保意識而努力的阿文，也因此決定用島上的回收保特瓶做為此次創作的主要材料。

James和Peter在接下來的數週間為了擬定裝置的設計草案及搭設計畫製作了大量的設計模型，以及實驗了各種接合的方法。一抵達島上，我們便直奔阿文的回收廠，實地了解阿文的回收工作現況，並從回收廠帶回大量回收垃圾，再一一進行清洗分類的工作。最初兩天，我們不停反複進行清洗、分類、打洞以及綑綁保特瓶的動作，同時從海邊挖取海沙灌進保特瓶中為聖誕樹的根及中心樹幹製作基礎結構元件。照著James及Peter的設計計畫，成員們分工合作，每天從早上七點一直工作到午夜，有時也冒著風雨在室外工作。工作間短暫的休息時間中，多才多藝的攝影師Shang Han Chien及Ken Wang也為大家烹煮了美味的蔬食料理

考量保特瓶的重量及蘭嶼當地的強風因素，在製作過程中我們判斷原先計劃中的量體結構設計無法順利支撐站立，於是改而將保特瓶接合成長條或剪成螺旋狀再接合至樹幹上製作出聖誕樹的蓬鬆量體。

從數千件的回收塑膠垃圾中我們整理出了大約800個乾淨的保特瓶構造成聖誕樹的主結構。樹幹中嵌入一條回收的LED燈條作為主要照明，樹上及四周空間中則佈置有當地孩子們在工作坊中以回收保特瓶製作的聖誕裝飾，以及風力發電的保特瓶風車燈。我們並邀請當地社群參與我們製作的每一個過程，讓大家實際了解並體驗整個計畫的製作過程。

小雪在忙碌的行程中，也抽出時間帶領當地的小小孩探索神奇的藝術世界。小小孩們在小雪老師的引導下，使用無毒顏料在大面的圓型回收紙張上自由揮灑出一片無比繽紛的混沌! 唯一遺憾沒能有更多的時間與資源和這裡的孩子們一同創作更多的美麗。最後我們為孩子們舉辦了一場充滿想像力的一日工作坊，活動由Peter和James設計規劃，同時結合了聖誕樹裝置的揭幕活動。延續保特瓶回收創作的主題，我們以保特瓶為每一個參加的孩子製作一只小怪物手錶，手錶中出現的動物成為孩子們創作混種小怪物面具的靈感素材。除了Shang Han為孩子們煮調的美味特製蔬食咖哩餐，每個孩子也都自行動手製作好吃營養的花生地瓜巧克力杯。經過一整天的創作活動之後，我們每個人都戴上自己製作的小怪物面具，在黃昏中為聖誕樹掛上自製的聖誕裝飾。

我們從島上的四所小學收到超乎預期的大量報名申請，同時也有熱情的家長們希望和孩子一同參加我們的活動。為了維持工作坊的品質，我們這次不得不婉拒部份的報名者，但向他們保證2016年我們會回到島上舉辦更多工作坊。為此，我們也希望大家能持續支援並協助我們散佈Jia-Xin及每一個參與者的愛心!

佳欣的冬日慶典是嚮光協會每年年終在台灣各地舉辦的系列活動。今年我們在年終的兩個月間除了同往年一樣造訪了清泉、桃園及台北以外，更特別開心能首次將活動版圖擴展到蘭嶼及台東。

聖誕樹裝置: James Teng, Peter Hsieh
靜態攝影師: Ken Wang
影片攝影及剪輯: Shang Han Chien
小雪人工作坊: Snow Tsao
面具工作坊: Peter Hsieh
團隊成員: Rhea Chou, Rufen Cheng

感謝在過程中支援協助我們的每一個人!
Jia-Xin和她的贊助者們, Jet Sunny,瑪拉歐斯，鍾月英，Ocean，阿文,Leo Tsai, Tobie Openshaw, Jon Burke, 蔡昆璋, 及每一個曾經直接或間接幫助我們的人。

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In the weeks leading up to our trip countless meetings took place so we would be prepared for this massive undertaking. James Teng 滕孟哲 and Peter Hsieh 謝叢憶, both graduates from the Design Academy Eindhoven headed the design. The decision to utilize recycled plastic bottles was after the team had viewed the tireless work of 阿文 from 文人之島，環保之道 who has been pushing for awareness on environmentalism and recycling.

James and Peter tried a variety of methods and binding methods over the course of the next several weeks to construct a miniature model for the blueprint that could be executed when we arrive on the island. Upon arrival we headed to A-wen’s recycling yard and also gathered trash which we cleaned each bottle. . The first few days were spent sorting, cleaning, punching holes, and tying the plastic bottles so it would be stable to serve as the base of the tree. Rocks had to be shoveled at the beach and poured into the bottles. With James and Peter’s design set out for the tree, everyone multi-tasked work starting early mornings from 7 am until midnight most days at times braving the wind and rain. There was little time for anything else except quick plant-based meals in-between cooked by our multi-talented photographer Ken Wang and videographer Shang Han Chien.

Patterns were explored but proved to not be viable with the additional weight it would bring onto the tree in addition to the high winds of Orchid Island. In the end bottles attached in different lengths or cut into spirals served to mimic the dress of the tree.

Over thousands of pieces of trash were shifted through with 800 bottles utilized. Miniature windmills that self generated light, Christmas ornaments created by the local children during a workshop, and an recycled string of LED light that magnified through the bottles served as the decor. The community was invited to partake in all the steps and we wanted to make the design as accessible as possible so that everyone knows that this is something that can be done.

Snow took time out of the busy schedule to take some of the younger children into a wonderful world of creation with art. With non-toxic paint, and a long roll of recycled paper, the kids were given free reign to create – and it got incredibly beautifully messy! We only wish we had more time and resources to be able to do more with the children here.

Our final workshop was set to coincide with the unveiling of the Christmas Tree. This was an incredibly imaginative workshop curated by James Teng and Peter Hsieh. It continued the theme of utilizing recycled plastic bottles that were sorted – these were constructed into invitation ‘watches’ for each child and served as the raw materials for hybrid masks. A delicious plant-based curry meal was made thanks to Shang Han and each kid also made peanut butter and sweet potato chocolate cups to take home. After an incredible day starting from morning of sketching and making their masks, we took all this outside to enjoy plant-based smores in front of the tree at dusk.

With four elementary schools on Orchid Island we had an overwhelming number of children sign up and also adults who wanted to get involved. To maintain the quality of our workshop we had to turn them away but promised to be back later in 2016. We hope that you can support us on this and spread the generosity of Jia-Xin and everyone in who wants to get involved all year round!

Jia-Xin’s Winter Solstice (佳欣的冬日慶典) is an annual year-end series of activities run by Bright Side Projects that involve communities throughout Taiwan. This year we are so ecstatic to have been able to include both Orchid Island and Taitung on our 2 month long itinerary along with ChingChuan, Taoyuan, and Taipei.

 

 

Christmas Tree: James Teng, Peter Hsieh
Photographer: Ken Wang
Videographer: Shang Han Chien
Workshop: Snow Tsao
Mask workshop: Peter Hsieh
Team members: Rhea Chou, Rufen Cheng

Thank you everyone who supported us in the process!
Jia-Xin and her sponsors, Jet Sunny, 瑪拉歐斯，鍾月英，Ocean，阿文 A Wen,Leo Tsai, Tobie Openshaw, Jon Burke, 蔡昆璋, and so many others!

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小梅 (May Pan) 潘梅芳

目前經營民宿的梅芳，喜歡做些覺得有意義的事。例如友善土地，希望能不用農藥不用化肥來種植，以此保護土地。還有反對核能發電，當須上街頭發聲時，也會去。還有喜歡分享，只要自己會的，也希望有機會能跟大家一起教學相長。

來認識我們其他的大朋友！

May is currently the owner of a bed and breakfast and enjoys participating in meaningful activities with a focus on friendly environmental practices towards nurturing the land. They support the growth of food grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. They also oppose nuclear power and will take to the streets to make their voice heard. May also enjoys sharing her knowledge so hopes that we can all learn from each other.

Meet more from our Neighborhood!

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海晨 Haichen Hsu

海晨是住在台北的一個自由接案的設計師, 主要做工業設計, 平面設計, 品牌設計, 和一些攝影工作。喜愛動物, 致力於推廣純素不傷害動物的生活方式。

Haichen is a freelance designer based in Taipei. She focuses on industrial design, graphic design, branding design, and some photography work. Loves animals and advocates a cruelty-free vegan lifestyle.

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2016年春季在台東與蘭嶼
Spring 2016 in Taitung and Orchid Island

引頸期盼到台灣東南部的第二趟旅程! 儘管遇到交通不便或運送物資的問題, 我們確信透過與社群的連結與互動, 就會產生正向循環。

We look forward to our second trip down to Southeast Taiwan! Despite the obstacles in transportation and resources to for some of Bright Side Projects friends, we know that only positive good can come out of everyone connecting and engaging in our community.

蘭嶼
去年我們到蘭嶼為孩子們舉辦專題課程，但是後來收到許多媽媽和其他人熱烈反映，希望能夠加入活動。在蘭嶼住了一週之後，為她們所舉辦的專題課程點子突然在我們吃早餐時浮現。我們注意到蘭嶼的麵包都是運過來的，因此我們決定嘗試讓當地人自己學習烘焙，這樣不但讓他們自給自足，也比較環保。若參加課程的反應熱烈，我們將尋求更多物資的資助以及專家的協助，這樣不但能讓當地居民自行延續這個模式，也能運用當地食材作為原料。

台東
台東的第一個專題課程是去年10月在新馬蘭FUKID部落舉辦的，因為中心負責人郭幼慈的熱情以及我們和孩子們的連結，我們知道一定要再回來加深這份友誼。

ORCHID ISLAND
Last year on our trip to Orchid Island, we hosted workshops for kids but was told that many of the mothers and others also had high interest to join. The idea of what workshop to create came at our breakfast times during our week long stay. Noticing that much of Orchid Island’s bread supply was imported, we decided to explore the possibility of having locals create their own baked stuffs so it would be more self sustainable and environmental. If there is high interest we will look into funding more resources and talent so it can become self-sustaining and utilize local resources as ingredients.

TAITUNG:
Starting with our first workshop at ShinMaLan FUKID in October, we knew from the passion of the community center director Mrs. Kuo and our connection with the children that we had to come back and get to know them better.

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蘭嶼 Orchid Island

婦女有機會參加佛卡夏麵包工作坊！ 孩子們會畫出分鏡表, 之後可以拍一部以他們創作的立體圖型為題材的短片。 
目的: 透過說故事、創作美食與藝術的方式，與蘭嶼當地婦女和孩子連結, 為他們充權
參加工作坊的大小朋友數目:  大約15位孩子 （年齡從2-15歲）及  24位婦女
活動： http://brightside.tw/2016-514-515-bright-side-orchid-island-workshops/

In addition to making pizzas, kids will create a storyboard  and we hope that they can shoot a short film of their diorama. Women will be part of a delicious focaccia making session.
Purpose: Connect with and empower women and youth on Orchid Island through storytelling and the creation of food and art.
Theme:  Social awareness focuses on food justice.

日期 Date: 2016 5/12-16
地點 Location: Orchid Island  Drifitng Wood Restaurant 蘭嶼漂離喔木餐廳
老師 Teacher: May Pan, Rhea Chou
Target: Approximately 15 children, ages 2-15; 24 women.

台東 ／ 新馬蘭部落 TaiTung ／ ShinMa Tribe

目的: 透過與當地社區中心共事，來和當地小朋友培養長期的關係，這個專題課程是經由藝術來分享愛與對這個環境的覺察。
主題: 我們的社會認知議題聚焦於環境，特別強調最近的植樹節 (種樹天)
參加製作工作坊的小朋友數目: 15位，年齡約從7~13歲。
群眾多為阿美族。

Purpose: Build a long term relationship with the local children by working with the local community center, this specific workshop sharing love and awareness of the environment through art.
Theme: Our social awareness issue we will focus on the environment with highlight on the recent tree planting day.

日期 Date: 2016 5/28-30
老師 Teacher：Ichi Lin
地點 Location: ShinMaLan FUKID 新馬蘭FUKID部落
Target: Approximately 15 children, ages 7-13. Majority from  the local indigenous tribe.

您的捐款將贊助4個專題課程的材料費—包括24位婦女與30位孩子
Your donation funds workshop materials for 4 workshops – 24 Women & 30 Kids

專題課程中, 有一部分的創造及充權過程需要材料購買。這次我們會將整合美食、藝術以及說故事: 製作佛卡恰麵包及披薩的過程中需要大量的麵粉，還需新鮮蔬菜作為披薩餡料；說故事與藝術的專題課程需要無毒蛋彩畫的顏料，我們會盡可能尋找回收的素材，因此我們要準備超過50人所需的材料。

Part of the creation and empowerment process requires us to purchase materials for the workshops.
This time we will be integrating food, art, and story-telling. Massive quantities of ingredients such as flour and fresh vegetable toppings for plant-based focaccia and pizzas will be required; for the storytelling and art workshops we need non-toxic tempera paint and will source recycled materials if possible. This means enough materials for over 50 people. Fee for film editor.

您的愛心捐款將贊助4場美味餐桌的活動–包括24位婦女與30位孩子
Your donation funds our Kitchen Table for 4 workshops – 24 Women & 30 Kids

專題課程的時間基本上要進行一整天，因此我們滿懷熱誠為孩子們和所有參與者準備熱騰騰又營養滿點的食物。即使活動只有半天，我們仍提供以蔬果為主的輕食點心。我們需要資助為孩子們創作出來的短片做剪接。

Workshops are generally a full day so we must provide hot nutritious food for children and all participants, which we are more than happy to do. Plant-based creations are made along with light snacks even for half day activities. We need funds to edit the short films that kids will create.

您的捐款資助開設專題課程所需的籌備工作及物資
Your donations funds logistics and everything else that puts the workshops in place.

大家喜歡方便快速—但是把物資送到需要的人手中的路途，往往很難快速抵達。協會和義工主要都在台北，並且在這些地點都有認識的當地人。因為許多朋友的幫助，物資快速的聚集，而我們需要分類及送出去。

從台北到:
台東: 大眾運輸系統單程4.5小時，開車單程7小時
蘭嶼：大眾運輸系統單程4小時，開車單程2.5小時 /大眾運輸系統單程9小時，自行前往12小時 (搭船3.5小時, 坐飛機 20分鐘)

台北到台東的火車來回大概～＄1，400台幣，蘭嶼的船票 $2，000多台幣。5位志工前往便需接近$20，000元台幣。 但是教課的老師以交通費用協會需要支出。因為這些老師和義工為了這個活動必須離開自己的崗位3-6天，不會有收入。您的贊助款將協助我們過程中所有支出，包括數個月來的事前溝通、會議安排、與志工老師企劃課程、聯絡大朋友及所有報名課程的參與者。

People like the idea of convenience – but getting items to where those who may benefit from the resources is not always about that. Our core group is based in Taipei and we have on-site locals in each of the locations. But with many of our talents and resources prepped at our base, we need to sort and get them out. Your support covers everything from months of communication, coordinating meetings, planning lessons with teachers, volunteers, and getting in touch with those who are registering.

From Taipei to–>
Taitung: by public transport 4.5 hours each way / by personal vehicle 7 hours each way
Orchid Island: by public transport 9 hours each way / by personal transport 12 hours each way (ferry is 3.5 hours, flight is 20 minutes) Just for Orchid Island the cost for the ferry is approximately $72 USD, airfare $90 USD.

台北富邦銀行代號 012
帳號: 4901 0202 2421
(戶名) 社團法人臺灣嚮光協會
信用卡/PayPal: brightside.tw@gmail.com

Bank Name: Fubon Bank
Bank Code: 012
Account: 4901 0202 2421
Swift Code: TPBKTWTP
Bank Address: 389 RenAi Road, Section 4. Taipei City, DaAn District
A/C Name: 社團法人臺灣嚮光協會
Credit Card/PayPal: brightside.tw@gmail.com

捐款贊助需要收據的朋友（僅限臺灣地區）歡迎寄信至 brightside.tw@gmail.com 與我們聯繫。
For those that need tax deductible receipts please email us at brightside.tw@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

您願意加入我們的旅程嗎？
感謝您對台灣的青少年及婦女的慷慨與愛 !

Will you join our journey?
Thank you for your generosity and love for the youth and women of Taiwan!

Bright Side Projects: https://fb.me/brightside.tw

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我們將會做以節慶為主題的實物跟手工藝品，像是以植物為主要食材的墨西哥點心墨西哥捲跟紙花，比娘大。
We will be looking at the Mexican-American holiday of Cinco De Mayo (5th of May) in ChingChuan through holiday food and craft! (ENG BELOW)

除此之為，我們也會學為什麼愛美國才會慶祝的 五月五日節中有哪些墨西哥文化被嘲弄了，或者被商業化了。 孩子們將從中學到： 墨裔美國人的墨西哥五月節(Cinco de Mayo)、真正起源、資本主義及節慶的影響、如何製作素食墨西哥捲餅和節慶主題的手工藝品。

日期： 5月7日（六）
地點：桃山青年文化中心 （清泉／五峰部落）
時間： 上午10:30 － 下午16:00 （台北早上08:00出發）
5月課程費用 :大朋友可任選300, 400, 或500元投入本次活動基金。費用分級的用意在於我們希望讓這活動本身能讓更多大朋友參與，因此讓報名金額更有彈性。包含墨西哥捲 跟比娘大, 紙花,還有中餐的材料。 清泉交通預估單程100元或來回200元。

臉書： https://www.facebook.com/events/858748634237565/

報名方式 (限制: 12位大朋友)：
1. Read and register here: 必須填 https://goo.gl/I9OzD0
2. Email brightside.tw (at) gmail.com 發EMAIL到brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3. Bright Side Projects will confirm your details and if there is a spot for you. 嚮光受到報名訊息48小時內通知你確認課程位子。
4. Rideshare will be announced 4 days prior. 嚮光會跟你聯絡確認報名治療，共乘汽車方式課程4天前會再次做確認。
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We will be looking at the Mexican-American holiday of Cinco De Mayo (5th of May) in ChingChuan through holiday food and craft!

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ENGLISH BELOW!
我們會及 孩子及老師純純一起從頭開始製作純素比薩，然後讓孩子將他們的蘭嶼生活創作成3D立體的藝術作品，當個小小攝影師，將他們的故事拍攝成小短片！沒有什麼課程比讓他們學習做出自己的食物，講述自己的故事更棒了！

課程中餐提供披薩。
孩子們會學到：短片製作，講故事，做比薩，3D藝術創作
大朋友需要：協助分鏡表完成，準備比薩的材料
老師：Rhea Chou 純純

日期／時間：5月15日（日）上午9:30～下午15:30
地點：蘭嶼漂流木餐廳 https://www.facebook.com/蘭嶼漂流木餐廳-276401059133797/
課程費用 （不包含交通）： 100 NT 捷式股份有限公司贊助！

報名方式 (限制: 12位大朋友)：
1.  必須填 https://goo.gl/Z0jC7q
2.  發EMAIL到brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3.  嚮光受到報名訊息72小時內通知你確認課程位子。

Welcome to join us! Bright Side Projects makes its second return to Orchid Island with an agenda for an exciting day with local kids!

We will be making plant-based pizzas from scratch and let the kids express through 3D art and shooting mini films their story about Orchid Island and their lives. What’s a better way to empower kids than to have them make their own food and hear their stories?

Kids will learn: simple film making, storytelling, pizza creation, 3D art.
Big Friend tasks: assist with storyboard and pizza ingredients.
Lead Teacher: Rhea Chou

Date/Time：5/15 (Sunday) 9:30 – 15:30
Location：Orchid Island Driftwood Restaurant 蘭嶼漂流木餐廳 https://www.facebook.com/蘭嶼漂流木餐廳-276401059133797/
Workshop Fee: 100NT (does not include transportation), thanks to Jet Sunny for their support.

HOW TO REGISTER (12 BIG FRIENDS MAX)：
1. Read and register here: https://goo.gl/Z0jC7q
2. Email brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3. Bright Side Projects will confirm your details and if there is a spot for you. 

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ENG BELOW
想要跟蘭嶼的婦女透過藝術和烘培表達你內心的創造力嗎？那絕對不可以錯過梅芳老師這個結合眼睛與味蕾的饗宴！

加入課程！做出美味的佛卡夏麵包，並且透過繪畫談談我們所吃的食物。

日期／時間：5月14日（六）（第一段）上午09:00～下午13:00 及 （第二段）下午13:00 ～ 下午17:00
地點：蘭嶼漂流木餐廳 https://www.facebook.com/蘭嶼漂流木餐廳-276401059133797/
老師：潘梅芳
課程費用 （不包含交通）： 100 NT 捷式股份有限公司贊助！

我們需要你的贊助!  僅需1000元台幣就能支付一個孩子或一位婦女的工作坊材料費以及蔬食餐點~

報名方式 (限制: 12位大朋友)：
1.  必須填 https://goo.gl/Z0jC7q
2.  發EMAIL到brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3.  嚮光受到報名訊息72小時內通知你確認課程位子。

 

Join Teacher May for a session combining a feast for the eyes and our tummies!
Let’s make delicious focaccia bread together with the local women of Orchid Island and getting to learn more about what we eat through the creative expression of art.

Need your support for this workshop!
Just a little over $1000 NT/ $30 USD covers workshop materials and plant-based meal for a woman or child!

Date/Time：5/14 (Saturday) Morning Session (09:00 – 13:00) and/or Afternoon Session (13:00 – 17:00)
Location：Orchid Island Driftwood Restaurant 漂流木餐廳 https://www.facebook.com/蘭嶼漂流木餐廳-276401059133797/
Lead Teacher: May Pan
Workshop Fee: 100NT (does not include transportation), thanks to Jet Sunny for their support.

HOW TO REGISTER (12 BIG FRIENDS MAX)：
1. Read and register here: https://goo.gl/Z0jC7q
2. Email brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3. Bright Side Projects will confirm your details and if there is a spot for you.

Images credit: drawingchange.com ; http://beachblissliving.com

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食物藝術: 佛卡夏麵包 Food & Art

想要透過藝術和烘培表達你內心的創造力嗎？
那絕對不可以錯過梅芳老師這個結合眼睛與味蕾的饗宴！
加入課程！做出美味的佛卡夏麵包，並且透過繪畫談談我們所吃的食物。

＊活動時間：
1) 5月14日（六）（第一梯次）上午9:00～下午1:00
2) 5月14日（六）（第二梯次）下午1:00～下午5:00

＊活動地點：蘭嶼漂流木餐廳2樓（紅頭村漁人24-2號）
＊參加對象：居住蘭嶼鄉的婦女12位（18歲以上女性）
＊免費參加
＊居住在蘭嶼鄉婦女速跟我們聯絡報名！每一梯次限制12位
＊報名方式：請私訊 Bright Side Projects 臺灣嚮光協會 （http://m.me/brightside.tw ) 或打電話，傳簡訊至：0921-112-636(請留下姓名/聯絡電話/參加梯次)，我們會再回覆是否報名成功。
＊ 臉書： https://www.facebook.com/events/225251011173855/

 

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迷你導演與披薩工作坊Mini Film & Pizza Maker Workshop

老師純純將和孩子一起製作純素比薩，
並讓孩子將他們的蘭嶼生活創作成3D立體的藝術作品，
還有當個小小攝影師，將故事拍攝成小短片！
有什麼比讓他們做出自己的食物，說出自己的故事更棒呢！

＊活動時間：
5月15日（日） 上午10:00～下午3:30

＊活動地點：蘭嶼漂流木餐廳的2樓（紅頭村漁人24-2號）
＊參加對象：居住蘭嶼兒童15位（就讀國小的學童）
＊免費參加
＊報名方式：請私訊 Bright Side Projects 臺灣嚮光協會臉書（brightside.tw@gmail.com) ，或打電話，傳簡訊至：0921-112-636(請留下家長姓名/兒童姓名/聯絡電話)，我們會再回覆是否報名成功。
＊ 臉書： https://www.facebook.com/events/225251011173855/

 

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(ENG BELOW) 藝術與自然結合, 感受觀察植物與地景, 在新馬蘭部落聚會所的自然環境中就地創作。孩子的創造力將轉化詮釋自然環境，讓人們重新注意自然環境，從中得到與平常不一樣的感受經驗。上午是「葉脈書籤製作課程」，Sophie老師會帶著孩子們認識周遭的樹種植物，並拾撿落葉，再回到教室裡製作葉脈書籤。孩子們能夠在探索環境的過程中，練習觀察生活周遭的小細節。

下午是「肢體運用課程」，透過植物與地景觀察，Ichi老師將帶著孩子們結合藝術與自然，以肢體感受與詮釋自然環境，並以此創作。使大朋友與小朋友們重新注意自然環境，從中體驗不同的感受經驗。

日期／時間：5月29日（六）上午10:30～下午15:30
地點：台東新馬蘭Fukid部落 （ 臺東市青島街1號 台東火車站附近）
老師：Ichi Lin, Sophie Chang
課程費用 （不包含交通）： 200 NT 捷式股份有限公司贊助！午餐將提供以蔬食材料為主的英式鬆餅披薩、蔬菜沙拉和新鮮水果奇亞籽果昔。

報名方式 (限制: 12位大朋友)：
1.  必須填 https://goo.gl/5hV8pr
2.  發EMAIL到brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3.  嚮光受到報名訊息72小時內通知你確認課程位子。

**嚮光協會遵循聯合國兒童權利公約，並且尊重個人的身體及隱私權，如果想要進一步了解本協會，歡迎參考http://brightside.tw 或 http://fb.me/brightside.tw

 

As we celebrate 種樹天 by planting seedlings, we want to take the indigenous children at the FUKID community centre on a journey to understand more in-depth to learn about these majestic trees, the environment, and our connection to them. This will be expressed through land art and creation of leaf bookmarks. Join us!

Date/Time：5/29 (Saturday) 10:30 – 15:30
Location Taitung Shin MaLan Tribe ( Taitung QingMa Street #1  near Taitung Train Station)
Teachers: Ichi Lin, Sophie Chang
Workshop Fee: 200NT (does not include transportation), thanks to Jet Sunny for their support. Lunch is plant-based English muffin pizzas, fruit smoothies with chia.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1025711984165866/

Bright Side Projects adheres to CRC (Convention on the Rights of the Child) policies and respects people’s bodies and their right to privacy. For more about us please head to http://brightside.tw or http://fb.me/brightside.tw

HOW TO REGISTER (12 BIG FRIENDS MAX)：
1. Read and register here: https://goo.gl/5hV8pr
2. Email brightside.tw (at) gmail.com
3. Bright Side Projects will confirm your details and if there is a spot for you.

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張玄竺 Sophie Chang

張玄竺（Sophie Chang），我們都稱她Sophie。文學與翻譯是人生與生活的一部分，現在任教於東華大學語言中心，也是位譯者。在嚮光協會剛開始在清泉的計畫時，她時常在去清泉的山路上暈車嘔吐，但還是懷抱著莫名的期待上山。她說，生活很重要，我們每個人，都在著尋最適合自己的生活樣貌，而教育，便能賦予我們無限的機會與可能，去創造，去想像，去實現。

Known as Sophie.
For Sophie, literature and translations are a part of her life. She is now lecturing at National DongHwa University and does book translations.

Sophie was with Bright Side Projects at the inception of our workshops in 2012, her first foray up to ChingChuan included the challenge of the twisted roads and throwing up in the car. However, she was a great trooper and still maintained a great level of enthusiasm during our inaugural workshop!

Sophie believes that life is important and for each individual to find the most suitable to live this is essential. She also firmly believes that education can present us with infinite opportunities and possibilities, leading to creation, to imagination, changing our reality.

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Paula Perry

“I’m a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me.”
Paula’s 專長為素食料理及手工藝“

I am a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me.”
But first I’ll be happy to help you look after your kids and do some craft [ssshings]”

Paula is a master of vegan baking and crafts.

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為了參與嚮光協會在台東舉辦的第二次工作坊，並與新馬蘭部落可愛的孩子們見面，許多大朋友從台灣各地跋涉到台東。看到部落領導人郭幼慈在部落中心舉辦這麼多精彩的活動，給予我們很多啟發。這次我們將專題工作坊與他們的年度種樹活動結合。

Many Big Friends made the journey from different parts of Taiwan to meet in Taitung for Bright Side Project’s second workshop with the great kids of the ShinMaLan Community. It has been such an inspiration to see the passion of community head  YoChi in bringing so many wonderful events to the community center and we tied our workshop with the annual tree planting activity.

這一次，大自然不僅給我們靈感，還以最天然的形式提供了素材。當Ichi老師為我們唸故事的時候，所有大小朋友聚在一起；當我們在悶熱的太陽底下行走時，蘇菲老師為我們介紹這個區域的植物以及分享知識。小朋友們都非常積極地撿拾樹葉、樹枝、石頭以及其它自然素材好完成他們的曠世巨作。素材收集完畢之後，小朋友先以素描打底，設計如何運用他們收集的材料轉化成藝術創作。

Thus this time, nature served as not only our inspiration but also our workshop materials in their most natural setting. All friends gathered around while Teacher Ichi read to us a story and as we walked out into the sweltering heat Teacher Sophie introduced some facts on the trees and botany in the area. Kids were enthusiastic, picking up leaves, twigs, stones, and other items in preparation for their masterpieces. After gathering the items, kids made sketches on how to piece what they gathered into art.

我們在戶外組合這些美麗的素材，沒有沾到油漆或勾到線。它們靜靜等著自然分解之後回歸大地。小朋友們也學習如何用樹葉製作書籤。大自然以它各式各樣的形式供給我們一切所需—食物、遮蔭、藝術…以及生命! 由於最近颱風所帶來的災情，我們希望所有人都能與自然共處，並對於台東和其他災區的朋友發出慈悲心。

The beautiful objects were then assembled outside, unscathed by paint or strings. They were left to return to compose and return to nature. Kids also learned how to create bookmarks from leaves. Nature in all its diversity can provide us with so much from food, shade, art, and more – life! In light of the recent catastrophe wrought by the typhoon, we hope that everyone can work with Nature and also show compassion to all our friends in Taitung and other affected areas!

我們的午餐是英式鬆餅披薩，上面撒著純素的起司以及蔬菜配料、很酷的青醬沙拉以及現打新鮮西瓜汁。謝謝 A Well Fed World 的贊助！

Our quick lunch was English muffin pizzas with vegan cheese and vegetable topping, a cool pesto salad, and blended fresh watermelon juice. Thank you to  A Well Fed World for their support for our vegan meals!

老師 Teacher: Ichi Lin, Sophie Chang 
攝影師 Photographer: Starry Yoyo Cheng
大朋友 Big Friends:  李明豪, 蘇韋嘉, Lynn Lin, Takahashi Hiroaki

贊助者 Sponsors:
Kelly Lin, Jet Sunny  捷式股份有限公司 , Tina Chen, Pinky Yen, A Well Fed World, Anonymous Marathoner, RVenus Lai, Anonymous (B), 傢式國際股份有限公司, Ann Lin, Anonymous (002), 蘭嶼漂流木餐廳, 蘇威昇, 林孟甫, 林彤珊 Angela Lin,日本, 曜欐姐

特別感謝 Special Thanks:
郭幼慈，Kaye Yuan, 曜欐姐, Haichen Hsu

更多照片 All photos: https://www.facebook.com/brightside.tw/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1105571096167007

更多 More: http://brightside.tw/2016ss-taitung-orchid-island/ 及 https://www.facebook.com/events/1025711984165866/

您也可以贊助孩子，贊助我們！SUPPORT US!
http://brightside.tw/donate/

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這絕對是我為小朋友與大朋友舉辦過的課程中，最喜歡的課程之一。我們探討了墨裔美國人的墨西哥五月節(Cinco de Mayo)。首先，我們了解它的起源，了解為什麼它雖然被信奉為墨西哥的節日，但是在美國慶祝的規模卻比較大。

This had to be one of my favorite workshops we’ve had for both kids and our big friends. We took at look at the Mexican-American holiday of Cinco de Mayo (5^th of May), first understanding the origins and reasons by although believed as a Mexican holiday, why it was celebrated on a much larger scale in America.

課程一開始，我們以一個簡短的介紹，透過與孩子互動並且讓孩子以發問的方式參與，了解文化以及諷刺漫畫的意義。我們更加了解資本主義的起源，以及它如何在美國以其成功扮演關鍵的角色。我們也討論了當天要製作的其他東西的起源與演進—墨西哥捲 (Burritos) 和紙紮的比娘大(Piñata)。有趣的是，我們還學到比娘大 (Piñata) 很可能是源自於中國喔!

Starting with a small presentation and through interacting and engaging kids with questions about culture and the meaning of caricatures. We achieved better understanding of the origins and how capitalism played a key role in its success in the USA. We also discussed the origins and the evolution of some of the other items we were going to create that day – burritos and piñatas. It was interesting, as we all learned the origins of the piñata may have been from China!

小朋友們光是猜測酪梨的顏色就開心得不得了，而且還親手為美味的墨西哥捲製作酪梨莎莎醬。大朋友和小朋友非常有耐心的動手剪裁與糊製紙張，製作比娘大 (Piñata)，並且在上面彩繪。當小朋友以棒球棍將比娘大 (Piñata)打破時，每個人都能夠吃到純素的點心。特別感謝 Paula Perry 以及 Sara Chien協助帶領課程!

Kids had a fantastic time guessing the colors of the avocado and creating guacamole for delicious burritos. The piñatas was a step by step process but kids and our Big Friends showed extraordinary patience to snip and carefully glue the paper and decorations on it. Vegan treats were to be had by all when kids had a chance to hit the piñata with the baseball bat. Thank you especially to Paula Perry and Sara Chien for helping with their part in leading this workshop!

老師 Teacher: Paula Perry
攝影師 Photographer: JiaChi Su Jonathan Burke
大朋友 Big Friends: Sara Chien, Poppa Baer, Angela Lin, Rippling Tsou, Tana Erdene

贊助者 Sponsors:
Kelly Lin, Jet Sunny  捷式股份有限公司 ,Tina Chen, A Well Fed World, Anonymous Marathoner, RVenus Lai, Anonymous (B), Ann Lin,  蘭嶼漂流木餐廳,  曜欐姐

感謝 Thank You:
丁神父 Father Barry Martinson, 桃山國小 蘇美娟， 林育宏，哈那，馮益峰/Dean Ferng, Kaye Yuan, Haichen Hsu

更多照片 All photos: 

更多 More: http://wp.me/p6AHdc-1Lr 及 https://www.facebook.com/events/858748634237565/

您也可以贊助孩子，贊助我們！SUPPORT US!
http://brightside.tw/donate/

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2016年秋季在台東與蘭嶼
Fall 2016 in Taitung and Orchid Island

引頸期盼到台灣東南部的第三趟旅程! 儘管遇到交通不便或運送物資的問題, 我們確信透過與社群的連結與互動, 就會產生正向循環。

We look forward to our third trip down to Southeast Taiwan! Despite the obstacles in transportation and resources to for some of Bright Side Projects friends, we know that only positive good can come out of everyone connecting and engaging in our community.

蘭嶼
去年我們到蘭嶼為孩子們舉辦專題課程，但是後來收到許多媽媽和其他人熱烈反映，希望能夠加入活動。在蘭嶼住了一週之後，為她們所舉辦的專題課程點子突然在我們吃早餐時浮現。我們注意到蘭嶼的麵包都是運過來的，因此我們決定嘗試讓當地人自己學習烘焙，這樣不但讓他們自給自足，也比較環保。若參加課程的反應熱烈，我們將尋求更多物資的資助以及專家的協助，這樣不但能讓當地居民自行延續這個模式，也能運用當地食材作為原料。

台東
台東的第一個專題課程是去年10月及今年5月份在新馬蘭FUKID部落舉辦的，因為中心負責人郭幼慈的熱情以及我們和孩子們的連結，我們知道一定要再回來加深這份友誼。

ORCHID ISLAND
Last year on our trip to Orchid Island, we hosted workshops for kids but was told that many of the mothers and others also had high interest to join. The idea of what workshop to create came at our breakfast times during our week long stay. Noticing that much of Orchid Island’s bread supply was imported, we decided to explore the possibility of having locals create their own baked stuffs so it would be more self sustainable and environmental. If there is high interest we will look into funding more resources and talent so it can become self-sustaining and utilize local resources as ingredients.

TAITUNG:
Starting with our first workshop at ShinMaLan FUKID in October 2015 and May 2016, we knew from the passion of the community center director Mrs. Kuo and our connection with the children that we had to come back and get to know them better.

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您的捐款資助開設專題課程所需的籌備工作及物資
Your donations funds logistics and everything else that puts the workshops in place.

大家喜歡方便快速—但是把物資送到需要的人手中的路途，往往很難快速抵達。協會和義工主要都在台北，並且在這些地點都有認識的當地人。因為許多朋友的幫助，物資快速的聚集，而我們需要分類及送出去。

從台北到:
台東: 大眾運輸系統單程4.5小時，開車單程7小時
蘭嶼：大眾運輸系統單程4小時，開車單程2.5小時 /大眾運輸系統單程9小時，自行前往12小時 (搭船3.5小時, 坐飛機 20分鐘)

台北到台東的火車來回大概～＄1，400台幣，蘭嶼的船票 $2，000多台幣。5位志工前往便需接近$20，000元台幣。 但是教課的老師以交通費用協會需要支出。因為這些老師和義工為了這個活動必須離開自己的崗位3-6天，不會有收入。您的贊助款將協助我們過程中所有支出，包括數個月來的事前溝通、會議安排、與志工老師企劃課程、聯絡大朋友及所有報名課程的參與者。

People like the idea of convenience – but getting items to where those who may benefit from the resources is not always about that. Our core group is based in Taipei and we have on-site locals in each of the locations. But with many of our talents and resources prepped at our base, we need to sort and get them out. Your support covers everything from months of communication, coordinating meetings, planning lessons with teachers, volunteers, and getting in touch with those who are registering.

From Taipei to–>
Taitung: by public transport 4.5 hours each way / by personal vehicle 7 hours each way
Orchid Island: by public transport 9 hours each way / by personal transport 12 hours each way (ferry is 3.5 hours, flight is 20 minutes) Just for Orchid Island the cost for the ferry is approximately $72 USD, airfare $90 USD.

台北富邦銀行代號 012
帳號: 4901 0202 2421
(戶名) 社團法人臺灣嚮光協會
信用卡/PayPal: brightside.tw@gmail.com

Bank Name: Fubon Bank
Bank Code: 012
Account: 4901 0202 2421
Swift Code: TPBKTWTP
Bank Address: 389 RenAi Road, Section 4. Taipei City, DaAn District
A/C Name: 社團法人臺灣嚮光協會
Credit Card/PayPal: brightside.tw@gmail.com

捐款贊助需要收據的朋友（僅限臺灣地區）歡迎寄信至 brightside.tw@gmail.com 與我們聯繫。
For those that need tax deductible receipts please email us at brightside.tw@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

您願意加入我們的旅程嗎？
感謝您對台灣的青少年及婦女的慷慨與愛 !

Will you join our journey?
Thank you for your generosity and love for the youth and women of Taiwan!

Bright Side Projects: https://fb.me/brightside.tw

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Plants x 嚮光協會 (Bright Side Projects)

我們很榮幸Plants選擇和臺灣嚮光協會結伴，要一起為減少食物浪費做努力！

Plants希望到店用餐的朋友們能夠珍惜大自然以及辛勞的農人為我們帶來的豐富作物，因此決定執行「浪費食物另加收一成計畫」，款項將捐贈予臺灣嚮光協會；當然，Plants也鼓勵大家自備環保容器以便打包那些不小心點太多而享用不了的美味佳餚。

很難得的，我們真心希望來自本項計畫的捐款為零，因為這代表了大家是帶著善待大地、愛護生命的負責態度在點餐、享用的，這無疑是我們想要達致的理想之一。

在臺灣嚮光協會所舉辦的各項活動當中，我們無時無刻不盡量選用自然環保的素材，極力要減少塑膠包裝的浪費、和孩

子們一同減少食材的浪費、也把工作坊中一切可能的浪費降至最低。我們擁護惜物善用、落實環保的努力，以減廢（reduce）為第一優先，其次再利用（reuse）以及回收（recycle）。資源浪費一向是我們密切關心的議題，很高興Plants對此有著同樣的熱情。

如果你想加入我們的行列，一起為更美好的明天努力，請務必和我們分享你是如何對環境有著顯著正向的影響，我們也想知道你的故事！期待能在嚮光協會的活動中與你相會，又或者是在Plant共享營養健康的植物性美食！

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關於PLANTS
We are what we eat.（人如其食），飲食可以反映一個人的健康與生活，人類也可以透過飲食的模式來改變創造更好的環境。[ 美味 x 健康 x 永續 ] 是Plants的理念，讓我們在選擇美味健康食物的同時，也能為地球盡一份力。

台北市大安區復興南路一段253巷10號1樓
www.plantseatery.com.tw

Plants x Bright Side Projects

Taipei, Taiwan,  July 25th 2016 / Immediate Release

Bright Side Projects is honored that Plants has select us a partner to reduce food waste!

Our hope is restaurant go-ers can appreciate the bountiful harvest that Mother Nature and hardworking farmers have provided for us. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own containers if they cannot finish their delicious meal at Plants or a 10% fee will be incurred for food wastage with the proceeds going to local charity Bright Side Projects.            

This is one of the rare times we sincerely wish to receive no funds and if everyone eats responsibly with a loving conscious, our wish may come true!

In our own activities based locally in Taiwan, Bright Side Projects has also strived to reduce waste in plastic packaging, our plant-based meal creations with children, and workshops by using natural or recycled materials whenever possible. We support any endeavor to reduce, reuse, and recycle, with the first emphasis on reducing. Waste management is something that is close to our heart and we are ecstatic that Plants shares our passion. 

If you would like to join us and others on our journey for better world, let us know how you are making a significant positive impact on the environment as we would love to share your story.  In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you at our workshop or over a nourishing, wholesome plant-based meal at Plants!

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About Plants
Delicious, nourishing & sustainable. Plants believes that food should be made with whole, nutritious ingredients, and prepared with the healthiest methods. Our food choices can also have significant impact on our environment. We aim to provide enjoyable, wholesome food with mindfully chosen & locally-sourced ingredients.

1F., No.10, Ln. 253, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd.,
Da-an Dist., Taipei City 10492, Taiwan
www.plantseatery.com.tw

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感謝大家的耐心等待！2016同樣是個行程滿檔的一年，為了構築初夏的各項活動，我們在規劃聯繫上投注了相當多的時間；先是五月在蘭嶼、台東、新竹開辦共四個工作坊，再來就是六月一個浩大的募款盛會。

ENGLISH BELOW

對於一直以來選擇支持臺灣嚮光協會的朋友們，我的感激之情是難以言喻的，感謝大家支持我們想要成就的任務，並且真正了解我們亟欲推廣的理念。今年，我們再次回到了台東以及蘭嶼，若非如此幸運地有夥伴們的情義相挺，這趟旅程也無法順利成行！

嚮光協會首次踏足東台灣是在2015年11月，作為佳欣冬日慶典的系列活動之一，要在蘭嶼建構一座由回收寶特瓶為基底的聖誕樹；當時受限於時間與經費，唯一開辦給公眾參與的專題課程也僅能容納15-20位小朋友（雖然有將近30位小朋友到場）。

我們期待的是，透過與社群建立友誼以及長期的關係，能夠進一步發展相互的理解與尊重；因此，有幸再次回到東台灣、與當地社群共度優質時光，對我們來說是相當寶貴的。我記取初次的經驗，將之整合到活動設計中，以求更加深入了解當地社群所需以及可供利用的物資。

這一次，我們邀請了梅芳老師帶領蘭嶼鄉的婦女們烘焙製作美味的佛卡夏麵包，地點在棒透了的漂流木餐廳二樓，除了分發食譜與食材，還有SOLIS所提供色彩明亮的圍裙，為活動現場增添一絲嶄新、歡樂的氣氛。

參加「食物藝術：佛卡夏麵包」的婦女們大概是我們所見過最為專注的一群學生了！在等麵糰發的時候，我們希望這場美食饗宴能夠進一步與藝術結合，因此還準備了水性色鉛筆，讓大家透過畫畫，分享彼此平日的早餐內容，也幫助我們了解蘭嶼當地的資源，未來能更善加利用原生食材。藉由這個機會，我們也詢問了大家以後想要參與哪一類型的課程。

非常感激各位的支持，讓我們得以深耕東台灣；前往台東和蘭嶼對我們來說是相當遙遠的路程，而運送物資到蘭嶼更是讓我們傷透了腦筋，一次專題課程涉及了大大小小約五百件物品，其中還包括兩座烤箱。提供的所有食物都是純素，也就是不含任何動物副產品。臺灣嚮光協會並響應蘭嶼「多背一公斤」活動（一人一公斤，把垃圾帶離蘭嶼）；工作坊所使用的大部份材料是取自蘭嶼島上，像是紙箱之類的，而我們的團隊在向蘭嶼說再見時，除了將所有的物品帶回，也將垃圾帶離並妥善回收；從台北出發之前，我們也再三告誡、嚴禁攜帶使用塑膠瓶罐。

如果各位願意慷慨解囊，資助臺灣嚮光協會的東台灣秋季工作坊，請參考以下捐款帳戶資訊；捐款的朋友們也請寄封電子郵件（主旨：2016 FW TAITUNG）通知金額總數，以便我們將款項保留給東台灣活動專用。目前，募款的目標為新台幣九萬元（美金三千元）。

Thank you for all your patience! It’s been a packed 2016  in building up to our early summer activities. It takes several weeks and countless contacts to make each workshop possible; we hosted four in May in Orchid Island, Taitung, and Hsinchu and then moved onto a huge fundraiser in June.

It’s very difficult to express how grateful I am to those who choose to support Bright Side Projects and what we do – and truly understand what we are about. This time heading back to Taitung and Orchid Island for the second time, we were so fortunate to have enough people support us or else this journey would not have been possible!

Our first trip over was in November 2015 thanks to Santa Jia-Xin and supporters. The main project then  was to construct a Christmas Tree from the recycled plastic bottles on the island. At that time due to time and budget constraints, the only workshop were able to host open to the public were was still limited to 15-20 kids (although close to 30 showed up).

We want to build friendships and have long term relationships in communities so that there is a mutual understanding and respect. Being able to go back this time and spend time with the community, was invaluable. I took what I heard the first time into incorporating activities that would give us better understanding of what the locals want and what was available locally.

This time we invited Teacher Mei just for this project to make delicious focaccia bread with the women. Hosted at on the second floor of the stunning 漂流木餐廳recipes were handed out and ingredients distributed.  SOLIS provided us with some festive colored aprons that brought an even happier and brighter dimension to our workshops.

The women that joined our  食物藝術: 佛卡夏麵包 Food & Art  were probably some of the most dedicated students we’ve ever had in our events! While the focaccia dough was rising, we had watercolor pencils provided so that we could incorporate art and everyone could draw and share what resources Orchid Island had and also what they normally ate for breakfast.  Hopefully in the future we will be able to utilize more of Orchid Island’s native ingredients.  We asked them to let us know what type of courses they would like to join in the future.

Taitung and Orchid Island is a trek for us and we appreciate the support from everyone while we set up regular workshops and a presence there for the long haul. The logistics of bringing everything over itemized to around 500 pieces big and small, including shipping two ovens, was no easy task.  All foodstuffs are vegan with no animal byproducts. Bright Side Projects supports the 1KG Campaign (減蘭嶼垃圾量生宣導多帶走1KG垃 )

and the majority of the workshop materials we sourced on the island, such as the cardboard boxes. Our team brought back all items and our trash to Taitung and Taipei to properly recycle. Before departing Taipei Bright Side Projects does not permit plastic bottles to be brought on our journey over.

If you would like to donate to fund our fall trip back to Taitung and Orchid Island, please find the bank info below. Email us with the subject “2016 FW TAITUNG” and the amount of your donation so we put this on reserve for this specific project. We are looking to raise $100,000 NT / ~$3,100 USD.

老師 Teacher：潘梅芳 May Pan
攝影師 Photographer：Haichen Hsu
大朋友 Big Friends：Rufen Cheng, Rhea Chou 
廚師 Chef：Shang-Han Chien

贊助者 Sponsors:
Kelly Lin, Jet Sunny  捷式股份有限公司 , Tina Chen, Pinky Yen, A Well Fed World, Anonymous Marathoner, RVenus Lai, Anonymous (B), 傢式國際股份有限公司, Ann Lin, Anonymous (002), 蘭嶼漂流木餐廳, 蘇威昇, 林孟甫, 林彤珊 Angela Lin,日本, 曜欐姐

特別感謝 Special Thanks:
潘梅芳, 阿婆 (蘭嶼漂流木餐廳)，Ocean Wang, Olive Pai, Kaye Yuan, 曜欐姐, Tobie Openshaw, 蘭嶼女人魚民宿

更多照片 All photos: https://www.facebook.com/brightside.tw/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1109057492485034

更多 More: http://brightside.tw/2016ss-taitung-orchid-island/ 及 http://brightside.tw/2016-514-515-bright-side-orchid-island-workshops/

您也可以贊助孩子，贊助我們！SUPPORT US!
http://brightside.tw/donate/

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感謝大家的耐心等待！2016同樣是個行程滿檔的一年，為了構築初夏的各項活動，我們在規劃聯繫上投注了相當多的時間；先是五月在蘭嶼、台東、新竹開辦共四個工作坊，再來就是六月一個浩大的募款盛會。

ENGLISH BELOW

對於一直以來選擇支持臺灣嚮光協會的朋友們，我的感激之情是難以言喻的，感謝大家支持我們想要成就的任務，並且真正了解我們亟欲推廣的理念。今年，我們再次回到了台東以及蘭嶼，若非如此幸運地有夥伴們的情義相挺，這趟旅程也無法順利成行！

嚮光協會首次踏足東台灣是在2015年11月，作為佳欣冬日慶典的系列活動之一，要在蘭嶼建構一座由回收寶特瓶為基底的聖誕樹；當時受限於時間與經費，唯一開辦給公眾參與的專題課程也僅能容納15-20位小朋友（雖然有將近30位小朋友到場）。

5/15 我們邀請了當地的小學生前來參加「迷你導演與披薩工作坊」，一開始大家都有點害羞，一旦打開心房，氣氛就變得非常熱烈、充滿樂趣。有些小朋友是第一次品嚐披薩，而其中更有些體貼的孩子希望能把他們的披薩帶回家和弟弟、妹妹分享。工作坊的後半段，則是讓孩子們藉由拍攝小短片，述說屬於他們自己的蘭嶼生活；雖然整個過程顯得有點手忙腳亂，有些孩子甚至離題了，但無庸置疑的，大家都玩得很開心！影像編輯完成後，我們會盡快和各位分享。

我們目前仍然是嚴重地人手不足，尤其是為小朋友們舉辦的工作坊，僅只5個大朋友（內含二名專責照相、攝影與烹飪）要和25個以上的小朋友交流互動。一般而言，我們要求至少1:3的大、小朋友比例，以維持課程的品質，希望未來我們有能力可以資助更多的大朋友一同前來東台灣。這一次，我們有三個人各自應對每組5-10個小朋友，期待下一趟會有更多的大朋友加入旅程！看看照片中一張張認真喜悅的小臉龐，我們知道你也迫不及待地想要參與其中！

非常感激各位的支持，讓我們得以深耕東台灣；前往台東和蘭嶼對我們來說是相當遙遠的路程，而運送物資到蘭嶼更是讓我們傷透了腦筋，一次專題課程涉及了大大小小約五百件物品，其中還包括兩座烤箱。提供的所有食物都是純素，也就是不含任何動物副產品。臺灣嚮光協會並響應蘭嶼「多背一公斤」活動（一人一公斤，把垃圾帶離蘭嶼）；工作坊所使用的大部份材料是取自蘭嶼島上，像是紙箱之類的，而我們的團隊在向蘭嶼說再見時，除了將所有的物品帶回，也將垃圾帶離並妥善回收；從台北出發之前，我們也再三告誡、嚴禁攜帶使用塑膠瓶罐。

如果各位願意慷慨解囊，資助臺灣嚮光協會的東台灣秋季工作坊，請參考以下捐款帳戶資訊；捐款的朋友們也請寄封電子郵件（主旨：2016 FW TAITUNG）通知金額總數，以便我們將款項保留給東台灣活動專用。目前，募款的目標為新台幣九萬元（美金三千元）。

Thank you for all your patience! It’s been a packed 2016  in building up to our early summer activities. It takes several weeks and countless contacts to make each workshop possible; we hosted four in May in Orchid Island, Taitung, and Hsinchu and then moved onto a huge fundraiser in June.

It’s very difficult to express how grateful I am to those who choose to support Bright Side Projects and what we do – and truly understand what we are about. This time heading back to Taitung and Orchid Island for the second time, we were so fortunate to have enough people support us or else this journey would not have been possible!

Our first trip over was in November 2015 thanks to Santa Jia-Xin and supporters. The main project then  was to construct a Christmas Tree from the recycled plastic bottles on the island. At that time due to time and budget constraints, the only workshop were able to host open to the public were was still limited to 15-20 kids (although close to 30 showed up).

Kids from the local elementary school were invited to join the迷你導演與披薩工作坊Mini Film & Pizza Maker Workshop. Initially quite shy, once the kids opened up they were enthusiastic and having fun. For some it was their first time to eat pizzas and some of the kids were very thoughtful, saying they wanted to take home their pizzas for their younger siblings. Our second part of the workshop included a plan to let kids tell us about Orchid Island through the medium of short film. It was a bit hectic and maybe not all the kids stayed on topic, but we all had a great time! We will be editing the footage and look forward to sharing this with you soon.

We were still severely understaffed for the workshops with kids, with only 5 Big Friends (two of them photography, videographer, and cook) versus the 25+ kids that showed up. Generally we require at least a 1:3 ratio to maintain the quality of the course so hope that we can do better in the future in supporting people to come with us. This time three of us were in charge of groups of 5-10.  We look forward to more friends joining us in the future! Look at the faces of the kids in the photos and we know you will want to come too!

We want to build friendships and have long term relationships in communities so that there is a mutual understanding and respect. Being able to go back this time and spend time with the community, was invaluable. I took what I heard the first time into incorporating activities that would give us better understanding of what the locals want and what was available locally.

This time we invited Teacher Mei just for this project to make delicious focaccia bread with the women. Hosted at on the second floor of the stunning 漂流木餐廳recipes were handed out and ingredients distributed.  SOLIS provided us with some festive colored aprons that brought an even happier and brighter dimension to our workshops.

The women that joined our  食物藝術: 佛卡夏麵包 Food & Art  were probably some of the most dedicated students we’ve ever had in our events! While the focaccia dough was rising, we had watercolor pencils provided so that we could incorporate art and everyone could draw and share what resources Orchid Island had and also what they normally ate for breakfast.  Hopefully in the future we will be able to utilize more of Orchid Island’s native ingredients.  We asked them to let us know what type of courses they would like to join in the future.

Taitung and Orchid Island is a trek for us and we appreciate the support from everyone while we set up regular workshops and a presence there for the long haul. The logistics of bringing everything over itemized to around 500 pieces big and small, including shipping two ovens, was no easy task.  All foodstuffs are vegan with no animal byproducts. Bright Side Projects supports the 1KG Campaign (減蘭嶼垃圾量生宣導多帶走1KG垃 )

and the majority of the workshop materials we sourced on the island, such as the cardboard boxes. Our team brought back all items and our trash to Taitung and Taipei to properly recycle. Before departing Taipei Bright Side Projects does not permit plastic bottles to be brought on our journey over.

If you would like to donate to fund our fall trip back to Taitung and Orchid Island, please find the bank info below. Email us with the subject “2016 FW TAITUNG” and the amount of your donation so we put this on reserve for this specific project. We are looking to raise $100,000 NT / ~$3,100 USD.

老師 Teacher：Rhea Chou
攝影師 Photographer：Haichen Hsu
大朋友 Big Friends：Rufen Cheng
廚師 Chef：Shang-Han Chien

贊助者 Sponsors:
Kelly Lin, Jet Sunny  捷式股份有限公司 , Tina Chen, Pinky Yen, A Well Fed World, Anonymous Marathoner, RVenus Lai, Anonymous (B), 傢式國際股份有限公司, Ann Lin, Anonymous (002), 蘭嶼漂流木餐廳, 蘇威昇, 林孟甫, 林彤珊 Angela Lin,日本, 曜欐姐

特別感謝 Special Thanks:
潘梅芳, 阿婆 (蘭嶼漂流木餐廳)，Ocean Wang, Olive Pai, Kaye Yuan, 曜欐姐, Tobie Openshaw, 蘭嶼女人魚民宿

更多照片 All photos: https://www.facebook.com/brightside.tw/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1113826272008156

更多 More: http://brightside.tw/2016ss-taitung-orchid-island/ 及 http://brightside.tw/2016-514-515-bright-side-orchid-island-workshops/

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洪伯昇 Sam Hang

現任於MOODIWOOD傢櫥 門市經理
多年的產業經驗, 及一個熱忱, 付出的心來服務客戶. 完成他們的夢想家. 近年來更以這樣的之心, 擴展到社會角落.  

在公司內部組成真心志工團隊, 和夥伴們將愛心擴散到偏鄉小學及各育幼院服務; 同時也和其他慈善公益團體合作,共同協助需要的人.

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Sam is currently a part of the MOODIWOOD Furniture team, manager in the home cabinet division.
He has many years of industry experience and a dedication to the creation of the dream home for customers. However, in recent years, he wishes to extend his dedication to different corners of society.

MOODIWOOD now has created a team of passionate volunteers within their organization to share their skills with elementary schools and charitable organizations to those who benefits the most.

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