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Information tools & Technologies
In our group, we manage 18 devices (plus 10 photoing phones) requiring a stable network strategy, also 6 laptops, primary workstations for WordPress management and video editing. iPads are for mobile design in Canva and reviewing Google Form data on the go. 10 Mobile Phones are dedicated purely to video and audio recording. Internet Access to ensure all devices are configured for both School Wi-Fi and Home Wi-Fi. Content creation & storage: Google Drive is for our central “Cloud Hub.” All photos and raw footage from the 10 phones should be uploaded here immediately. CapCut is for the desktop version on laptops for professional-grade video editing of your recorded footage. Canva is used for creating high-quality posters and promotional graphics. WordPress: Creating the central website for hosting the project, embedding the video content, and publishing results. Communication & Data collection external liaison is for phone calls and Line for formal communication with the museum director. Internal coordination is Gmail chat for quick team updates and sharing Drive links.
Ambassadors & Spokespersons
We act as ambassadors for the Land God culture, aiming to connect traditional cultural customs with modern life. In our physical activities, we demonstrated our commitment to learning and preserving local history through fieldwork at Jingfu Temple in Taoyuan and surrounding temples, as well as an interview with Ms. Chen Ruolan.
On-line, we acted as spokespersons by synthesizing our findings—ranging from temple architecture to the economic impact of folk religion—into a comprehensive website. Through the International Schools CyberFair platform, we enable a global audience to discover and engage with this unique aspect of Taiwanese culture.
Impact on our community
Our project has brought about a meaningful impact by transforming everyday beliefs in the Earth God into documented web pages. Through collaboration with Professor Chen Ruolan and local temple staff, we have built strong community connections, translating the knowledge we provide into a written record to perpetuate the culture. It has also helped local residents discover the architectural significance and economic history behind their local temples, while international visitors have gained a window into Taiwan’s unique “folk beliefs,” gaining a deeper understanding of this distinctive culture.
We have received feedback from teachers who have pointed out that our website acts as an educational bridge, helping the younger generation understand the spirit of the Earth God and ensuring that this intangible culture is not lost but rather promoted by the public in digital form.
Helpers & Volunteers
Completing this project was a collective effort that required guidance from experts and community members. We are deeply grateful to the following individuals who served as our “helpers” throughout this journey:
– Ms. Chen Ruo-lan: Thanks for her profound understanding of local folk religion. She provided us with historical context and helped us understand the spiritual essence of the Land God culture.
– Temple staff and volunteers: During our field trip to Jing fu Temple in Taoyuan, the temple staff explained the structural significance of the temple architecture and shared historical stories recounted orally by local elders. We also want to thank the deacon who guided our visit to the Land God Cultural Museum for providing us with the experience of watching a documentary about rice paddies that day, and explaining the connection between land and Tu Di Gong.