Field Survey

▪Pre-Interview Rehearsal

Before the big moment, we gathered at school to practice our interviewing skills. We even did a final check of our equipment and questions at the park entrance to make sure we were ready to capture every important detail!

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▪Guided Park Tour

The kiln owner personally led us on a journey through time. We walked along the historic structures and learned the fascinating stories behind each unique kiln, from the giant "Snake kiln" to the small "Mantou Kiln".

▪DIY Pottery: Crafting Our Own Mugs

Under the guidance of professional instructors, we got our hands dirty! We learned the art of shaping clay and experienced the joy of creating our own handcrafted mugs. It was harder than it looked, but so much fun!

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▪Team Collaboration & Review

Let's all work together to organize the questions asked during the interview.

▪Tea ceremony experience

A teacher led us to experience a tea ceremony.

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▪Interview with the Kiln Master

We had the incredible honor of interviewing the kiln's successor. We asked questions about the challenges of preservation and their vision for the future, gaining wisdom that you can’t find in any textbook.

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