Radio Taiwan International;
Date: 11 September, 2019
By: Shirley Lin

Taiwan celebrates the birthday of ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius as Teachers’ Day. The holiday is observed on September 28 every year. The Taipei Confucius Temple always holds a grand ceremony to mark the occasion. But this year’s ceremony will have a special significance for the temple.

September 28 is a big day at the Taipei Confucius Temple. There, old rites and solemn rituals honor the official birthday of the ancient sage Confucius.

A group of young students spend an entire year mastering refined dances in preparation for the ceremony. The students have been coming to the temple with their parents since they were little to pray for good grades in school. Now, it’s their turn to give something back.    [FULL  STORY]