Eagle Celebrates 25 Years with a Golden Horse-Caliber Stage, Showcasing Young Stars in a Tribute to Sustainability
Eagle created a Golden Horse-caliber stage for the grand finals and awards ceremony of its performing arts festival on May 25 in Taipei. Celebrated figures Ann Lang and Sam Chen joined experts from various fields to provide professional guidance for the event. Over 500 Eagle students, parents, and teachers attended the ceremony, witnessing finalists interpret the spirit of sustainability through vibrant costumes, props, and powerful performances. The performances brought moments of excitement, laughter, and applause throughout the evening.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Eagle Global Education Group hosted the Eagle Sustainable Love and Performing Arts Festival, echoing the global call for sustainability and love in action. Nearly a thousand students performed English dramas based on the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Renowned actors Ann Lang and Sam Chen served as judges for the fierce competition. Out of the initial participants, 43 groups advanced to the finals to compete for the prestigious Eagle’s top honors. The event featured impressive English performances that demonstrated maturity and creativity beyond the students’ age.
Group C's "Terra Angels," comprising fourth and fifth graders, creatively portrayed the traditional deities Tu Di Gong and Tu Di Po. Their humorous narrative explored pollution caused by incense burning, highlighting the environmental impact of incense smoke through a humorous storyline involving the female deity. This theme aligned with SDG 13 (Climate Action), leaving a lasting impression through clever costumes and witty delivery.
“Children can help save our planet, too!” The competition in Group A, mainly composed of first and second graders, was especially intense during the final. One team, “Save My Animal Friends,” explored the issue of climate change in polar regions. Team member Roger explained that the homes of polar bears are vanishing as once-thick glaciers melt rapidly. He noted that polar bears rely on these glaciers to hunt seals and now face potential food shortages. Roger shared that he repeatedly practiced expressing sadness and emotion to enhance the dramatic tension of the performance.
Throughout the highly competitive event, students showcased remarkable creativity on stage, transforming into boxers, marine animals, ballerinas and more. They used fluent English and expressive physical language to interpret SDGs such as marine conservation, gender equality, and poverty reduction. These performances demonstrated thoughtful storytelling, strong critical thinking, and empathy for different communities.
The festival echoed Ann Lang’s philosophy that performance is both a reflection of life and a way of expressing oneself. Once you find the role you want to play, you can freely express your one-of-a-kind self.
Stephanie Sun, Chairwoman of Eagle, emphasized that performance is not exclusive to professional artists. She noted that every life is a script full of laughter, tears, and infinite possibilities. If we do not limit ourselves and are willing to try, creativity can grow without bounds. Through the creative process, students are also able to reflect on current events through the lens of the SDGs, discovering authentic sources of inspiration through their own experiences and perspectives. Through drama, they bring warmth, encouragement, and positive energy to the stage.
Since registration opened in early February, nearly a thousand students across Taiwan joined the competition. A judging panel consisting of Ann Lang, Sam Chen, and experience Eagle teachers toured the island for three qualifying rounds. They shared professional secrets on acting and stage presence, encouraging students to express their creativity with confidence.
Sam Chen expressed admiration for the students' dedication, noting the meticulous attention given to costumes, props, and scripts. He emphasized that the desire to innovate made each performance unique. Ann Lang shared that stage performance helps elementary school students become comfortable expressing themselves in front of a crowd. This training builds courage and natural expression, filling the gap left by the absence of traditional speech training in today’s classrooms.
The awards ceremony reached an exciting climax with red-carpet spotlight effects. Every announcement of a winner sparked cheers of excitement as students jumped from their seats to celebrate their hard work being recognized. The witty banter of hosts Carol and David further elevated the high-energy atmosphere.
Eagle’s sustainability initiative continues with a seamless transition to the "Eagle Sustainable Love and Beach Clean Up." These initiatives encourage Eagle students to challenge themselves and continue growing, creating meaningful experiences for students as part of this milestone celebration.
The Eagle Sustainable Love and Performing Arts Festival garnered significant media interest, with key highlights featured across various news platforms. Explore the memorable moments through the links below:
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