The Taiwan Embassy said that this is the first attempt of its kind between the Taiwan government and Palau.
In line with the summer camp, the Taiwan government will send to Palau a seven-member delegation led by Professor Wang Jin-lian and six outstanding students from the Fu-ren Catholic University, one of the renowned higher education institutions in Taiwan.Wang will be serving the role of conductor of the 2009 IYAIP.The Taiwan Embassy said that 20 Palauan high school students are recruited with the assistance from Palau’s Ministry of Education and Principal Tomoichi of Palau High School.These students are the co-participants in the camp to interact intensively with the Taiwan delegation during the three-week event. The IYAIP program offers a variety of courses and activities, including math, science, computer skills, Chinese culture, sports, music and dance. Outdoor activities are also lined up which includes tree-planting on the New Capitol compound at Melekeok on July 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.The activities lined up also include community services on July 14 . These events are designed to encourage civism of the youngsters.The camp will allow youngsters from the two countries learn from each other, understanding better mutual tradition and culture, but also form solid bastion of friendship. They will enjoy Chinese style “bento” or lunch boxes every week days in the 3 weeks of summer camp.The 2009 IYAIP program are being launched in all six Pacific diplomatic allies of the Republic of China, comprising Tuvalu, Nauru, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, the Solomon Islands and Palau. The ROC Embassy in Palau expresses that it hopes the IYAIP implemented in Palau prove to be among the best and most successful ones.
