Life in Taipei has moved into a predictable rhythm and thankfully the weather has really cooled off, so we can spend more time outdoors.
Recently both schools had their sports day (運動會), which is common across the city. It’s an official school day on Saturday where everyone participates in performances, games, and athletics. What I enjoyed about it is that we were able to see the kids interact with their friends and meet some other parents. While there are some social activities here, there are far fewer than in the US. Sports day is an encouragement for the kids to develop habits in healthy eating, exercise, and sportsmanship. In general, I've found that a centralized system on health and wellness makes a lot of sense. The kids even get their flu shots, dental fluoride, and other check ups at school. Definitely feel like the US could learn some things that Taiwan has figured out.
Here are some photos of both sports days.
Kuei Shan Sports Day (Lexi and Ellie)
Cheng Mei Sports Day (Tori)
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