⭐Formosa Mandarin Odyssey is closed, see you next year~
Formosa Mandarin Odyssey is a Mandarin Learning Summer Camp that includes a 2-week Mandarin and Taiwanese culture course and a 6-day round-island travel program. The goal of FMO is to provide a high-quality Mandarin learning program with a variety of cultural experiences, including tea tasting, calligraphy, seal cutting, pinching pots, and Taiwanese cuisine cooking. After the 14-day class, join our dedicated 6-day round-island journey. We will travel through the mountains and deep gorges, visit indigenous tribes, take a ride on a vintage train as well as the high-speed rail, and most importantly, experience the beauty of Taiwan.
Activity Date
7/10 ~ 7/29 20 Days
Qualification
Age 16-25 High school, College, or University graduates. Taiwanese and Chinese descent, as well as those who are interested in learning Mandarin.
Curriculum and activity
14 Days Mandarin Learning Course (including 24 HoursTaiwanese culture course and 48 hours culture Visit) + 6 Days Round Island graduation trip.
- Classes are divided according to the students' level of Mandarin, and students will receive certification after passing the final exam.
- For every 10 students, there is one counselor to ensure the safety and progress of the students.
- Participate in Taiwanese cuisine cooking classes, as well as visits to night markets, shopping center and the great outdoors, to learn Mandarin in their daily life.
- Cultural visits include the National Palace Museum, Yingge Ceramics Museum, Longshan Temple, and other cultural sites, with bilingual tour guides on-site to introduce Taiwan's culture to the students.
Culture Course:
Calligraphy, Seal Cutting, Pinching Pots,Taiwanese cuisine cooking,Taiwan Traditional Opera,Traditional Painting.
Culture Visit:
Presidential Office Building, Maokong Tea Tasting, Yingge Ceramics Pots Pinching, Pingxi Sky Lantern Releasing, Taiwan Night Markets, Tamsui Old Street.
Graduation trip
OCCEF and Lion Travel have collaborated to plan the Formosa Mandarin Odyssey "Discover Taiwan" graduation trip. During the six-day journey, participants will traverse the magnificent canyons of Taroko Gorge, experience the grandeur of Taiwan's high mountains, and pass through the rice fields of the Huadong Rift Valley to understand how hardworking farmers have made the island prosperous. We will also ride the nostalgic “Blue Breeze” train through Taiwan's most beautiful station, and stay overnight at Sun Moon Lake, where we can cycle around the lake and learn about the indigenous legend of its origin. This carefully planned trip is not only an opportunity for young people to appreciate the beauty of Taiwan, but also a precious gift from overseas parents who care about Taiwan.
Feature
(1) We will stay for a night at the distinctive lodges of Taroko Village Hoteland, enjoying indigenous cuisine while surrounded by green mountains. Participants are welcome to appreciate the culture and art of the Taroko tribe.
(2) Participants will take the classic “Blue Breeze” (藍皮解憂號) train from Taimali and pass through Taiwan's most beautiful railway stations, including Taitung Dulan (多良) and Pingtung Fangliao (枋寮). They will also make a brief stop at the Kanadun tribe (金崙部落) to participate in a guided tour by local indigenous friends to learn about the tribe's story.
(3) We will visit the training base of “Electric-Techno Neon Gods“ (電音三太子) by “Chio-Tian Folk Drums & Art Troupe” (九天民俗技藝團), a well-known performance group in Taiwan. They combine traditional temple culture with popular elements to create the “sam-tai-zu” (三太子) performance, which is often seen at world cultural events and enjoys international renown.
(4) To enhance the travel experience, participants will first take the latest express train of the Taiwan Railway to Hualien, then take the “Blue Breeze” train along the Southern Cross-Island Highway to Pingtung, and finally take the high-speed rail to Taichung. The itinerary will allow participants to experience various railway transportation and avoid discomfort caused by long-distance bus rides.
(5) During the trip, participants will stay in various characteristic hotels. They will spend the first night at Taroko Village Hoteland, the second night at a special hotel in Chishang, Taitung, and the final night at a hotel alongside Sun Moon Lake. The high-quality hotels will provide participants with sufficient rest and energy to experience each day.
(6) Taiwan is famous for its cuisine, and its delicious food is a lasting memory. During the trip, participants will experience the local food culture, including classic Taiwanese dishes, indigenous cuisine, innovative Asian cuisine, night market snacks, and more, allowing them to be proud of Taiwan's cuisine.
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Fee
The fee is 3,500 US dollars, which includes 20 days of food, accommodation, courses, visits, transportation, insurance, and other expenses, but does not include airfare.
＊The registration period is from now until all spots are filled.
Selection Process
- Fill out the online application system.
- The organizer will review your application. If your application is successful, a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. Please complete the payment within 7 days after receiving the confirmation email.
- After successful payment, the organizer will notify you of the completion of your application by email.
Visa
Participants have different visa-free days depending on their passport. If participants wish to extend their stay in Taiwan beyond the visa-free period of 30-90 days, they will not be able to apply for visa-free entry or landing visas. Please apply for an appropriate visa before coming to Taiwan. Otherwise, if a situation arises where you are unable to extend your stay, the organizer will not be responsible for any consequences.
Notice
- During the event, accommodation will be provided at hotels, with a standard of two people per room in twin beds.
- In response to weather conditions and coordination with event organizers, our foundation reserves the right to modify, change, suspend, or terminate the content of this activity at any time.
- If you have any illnesses or significant physical or mental symptoms (such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, epilepsy, infectious diseases, pregnancy, etc.) that may affect your normal participation in the activity, please do not register. Otherwise, if an accident occurs as a result, you should take full responsibility, and the organizers will not be involved.
Formosa Mandarin Odyssey-Registration Form
https://forms.gle/X9gR3aQmk9LzXAEW7
Schedule
Formosa Mandarin Odyssey Schedule
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