活动当天，师生们一起走进富有历史风情的平溪老街，品嚐在地小吃，欣赏山城风光，也聆听老师们介绍放天灯的由来与文化意义。
外籍学生们不仅动手制作天灯，还用中文写下自己的愿望与祝福，从学习语言走进文化核心。这样的体验让大家更加认识台湾传统节日与价值观。
当天灯升空的那一刻，所有人的眼睛都闪闪发亮，看着天灯在夜空中缓缓升起，就像每个人心中的梦想一样，慢慢发光、飞得更高。
这不只是一趟旅程，更是一段跨文化交流的过程。来自不同国家的同学们透过这样的活动，加深对台湾的理解，也增进彼此的友谊。
我们相信，学语言不只是在教室里，更是在每一次文化体验中，发现彼此的不同与美好。
现在就来看看我们的活动精彩瞬间吧
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【Chinese Language Center x Department of Department of Language, Culture and Literature, Fo Guang University｜Cultural Exchange Trip: Sky Lanterns in Pingxi】
To help our international students better understand Taiwanese culture, we teamed up with the Department of Foreign Languages for a special cultural activity — a trip to Pingxi to experience the tradition of sky lanterns!
We explored the charming old streets of Pingxi, tasted local snacks, and learned about the history and meaning behind the sky lantern tradition from our teachers.
Students had the chance to make their own sky lanterns and write down their wishes and blessings — many of them in Chinese! This hands-on activity allowed them to connect with the deeper values of Taiwanese culture beyond the classroom.
As the lanterns slowly rose into the night sky, everyone watched with excitement and joy. It was a magical moment, filled with hopes and dreams taking flight.
This trip wasn’t just about sightseeing — it was a meaningful cultural exchange. Students from different countries bonded through shared experiences, and developed a deeper appreciation for Taiwanese traditions.
We believe that language learning goes hand in hand with cultural immersion — and this activity was a perfect example of that.
