::Nuwa Mends the Sky: The Legend of Lukang’s "Jian Dui"::

Teacher's Day - "Jian Dui" Food to Express Gratitude to Teachers

(I) Preparatory Work

This year, the content we stamped on our teacher appreciation cards combined with the theme of our online expo – " Little Divine Robe" + "Jian Dui" ,to replenish our energy and express our gratitude to our teachers.

The teacher went to Lukang Mazu Temple to inquire about the quantity of amulets. That day, the volunteers enthusiastically helped us pass a whole box of amulets over the incense burner at Lukang Mazu Temple Mazu, ensuring their divine power. Both the Bagua amulets and the amulets are passed over the incense burner; this is also a form of mends the sky, praying for everyone's daily peace and good fortune.

We creatively combined the two main themes of this year's online expo—"Little Divine Robe" and "Lukang Jian Dui." The Little Divine Robe amulet is a craft learned through a challenge at Lukang Mazu Temple, symbolizing protection; "Jian Dui" symbolizes the energy of Nuwa Mends the Sky.

Our teachers work very hard, especially in tailoring their teaching to each individual's unique needs and filling in the gaps in their knowledge. Like Nuwa, they possess not only divine power but also immense patience.
Little Divine Robe amulets and Bagua.

While making thank-you cards for our teachers, we discussed how they are like Nuwa, possessing incredible patience to address each student's unique "weaknesses" (learning difficulties or emotional issues) and help us fill those gaps.

Each amulet was stamped with our personal seal. This is not just a gift, but also a promise from Class 6-1 to "replenish the energy" of their teacher.

(II) On the day of the event, Class 6-1 prepared "Jian Dui".

Class 6-1 had to deliver over 200 steaming hot "Jian Dui" to all the teachers in one class period – a test of both physical strength and organizational skills. We planned the route carefully, ensuring that every teacher received the warmest expression of gratitude immediately after the flag-raising ceremony or after their first class.

Some were responsible for mixing the batter in precise proportions, some for frying the "Jian Dui" and flipping it, and others for the final, elegant packaging. Everyone worked together, and things went very smoothly.

The students' control over the heat became more precise, and the aroma of "Jian Dui" from the gas stove filled the entire corridor.

When we entered the office and handed them steaming hot "Jian Dui" and hand-folded Little Divine Robe amulets, the surprised and delighted expressions on the teachers' faces were our greatest reward.

One teacher said, "So 'Jian Dui' has a story behind it—Nuwa Mends the Sky! You're not just giving food, you're giving culture too!" This made us realize that promoting our local culture can be very heartwarming.

One teacher said, "Eating 'Jian Dui' brought tears to my eyes. It tasted like the familiar flavor of family gatherings I remember from my childhood."

I used to think Teacher's Day was just about writing cards and giving them to teachers. But this time, we shared our research topic through "Jian Dui." When I explained to the teacher that "Jian Dui" is like the teacher patching up our holes, she smiled happily, and I felt that was the best feedback.

Preparing over 200 gifts was exhausting! But seeing all the teachers wearing the Little Divine Robe amulets we learned at Lukang Mazu Temple was an indescribable sense of accomplishment. This wasn't just a Class 6-1 activity; it felt like we were "filling in" the gaps in Lukang's traditional virtues on campus.

Thank you to teacher YE, WEN-WEI for their guidance. He was like the captain leading our "Mends the Sky" team. This activity taught me that to do something big (campus promotion), besides enthusiasm, we also need the "precision" and "standardization" that the nutritionist taught us. We, the students of Class 6-1, are all little Nuwa protecting our campus today!