In November, something special happened in Yung-Ning. Recently, students and teachers from Yung-Ning Elementary School in Wuci District gathered at the activity center for the first-ever premiere of their microfilm, titled "ME, US, YUNG-NING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL." It was also a heartwarming farewell ceremony for the film's director, international volunteer Ines, who was returning to her home country.
The venue was set up like a grand film festival, with a long red carpet leading to the stage. As the participants entered, led by Principal Peng Wen-Chen, including Director Ines, Parent Association President Wang Xin-Jie, Director Wang Shi-Ying, and Volunteer Team Leader Lu Yu-Ning, the audience erupted in applause.
Ever since Ines, the French international volunteer, came to serve in Yung-Ning, she was often seen with a camera, capturing moments around the school. Before leaving, she wanted to create a microfilm that would be unique to Yung-Ning, leaving a lasting memory of her time in Taiwan. After observing and planning, she featured Yung-Ning's students and teachers, with the school as the backdrop and daily life as the theme. Through Ines's perspective, she revealed that in our seemingly ordinary daily lives, we are creating unique stories every day.
Ines began the event by saying, "Life is our movie. Thanks to the teachers and students of Yung-Ning, this is a story we created together." During the screening, everyone watched attentively. Laughter and exclamations filled the room when students saw themselves or their friends on the screen. After the film, Ines invited the principal, main actors, and assisting teachers on stage to receive the audience's applause.
The premiere also marked Ines's last day of volunteer service in Yung-Ning as she was about to return to France. Ines, with her warm and friendly demeanor, used her smile and enthusiasm to connect with every Yung-Ning child, overcoming language barriers. In just six weeks, she shared the delights of French culture, playing sports with the kids, making French pastries, and even teaching them the famous duck dance.
Following the premiere, there was a surprise farewell video prepared by Yung-Ning students for Ines. The video documented Ines's six weeks of service in Yung-Ning. Principal Peng Wen-Chen emotionally thanked Ines for her service and encouraged students to follow her spirit of international volunteerism, spreading love to other countries when they grow up.
As they bid farewell, students expressed gratitude to Ines through cards and well-wishes. Yung-Ning students and Ines took a group photo, creating beautiful memories of this Taiwanese-French friendship.