雖說您將離開台灣，但台灣永遠不會離開您！祝福酈英傑處長鵬程萬里！
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轉載 @美國在台協會 AIT 貼文

📝酈英傑處長給台灣人民的道別信
「隨著我擔任美國在台協會處長的日子即將畫下句點，我也即將離開台灣，我想藉這個機會和大家分享，這一番歷練對我來說的意義是什麼。當我說擔任AIT處長其實是我這輩子的榮幸，也讓我得以實現長期職業生涯中的抱負與理想，這麼說一點也不為過。
我19歲時第一次離開家鄉，就是來台灣。對年輕的我來說，從那時起，台灣就成了交流與理解、探索與冒險的同義詞。台灣不僅有著讓人眼花撩亂的異鄉風情，也代表著意想不到的嶄新機會。我在這裡嘗試新奇的食物，像是水餃和臭豆腐，並且學習如何在擠滿單車和機車的大街小巷穿梭自如。一方面，我努力用我粗淺的中文，讓別人聽懂我說的話；但同時我也發現，無論走到哪裡，迎接我的都是滿滿的親切友善與熱情好客。
因此，在成為美國外交官後，能夠以台灣作為我派駐海外的第一站，真是再適合不過了。畢竟，是台灣首先點燃了我對亞洲、尤其是台灣的畢生興趣，也激發了我對跨文化理解和共享目標——也就是外交工作——的終身熱忱。此後，我也曾派駐其他地點，多數是在大中華區域，但我的台灣經歷與回憶始終常存我心。最終我能以美國駐台最高層級外交官的身分回來這裡，可說是我多年職涯的高峰。顯然，我這一生注定與台灣有著深刻的連結，或者也叫作「緣分」吧，才會讓我一次又一次不斷地回到台灣。
常有人問我，為什麼我這麼喜歡台灣。我總覺得：「答案不是很明顯嗎？」不過如果一定要我從個人與專業的角度，解釋我對台灣的喜愛與敬佩之情，我通常會提到以下幾個領域：
首先，台灣兼具活力與穩定、進步與延承、還有創新與傳統。每次回到這裡，我都對台灣社會在各個方面日新月異的進步感到驚艷不已。台灣的民主更臻成熟，經濟益加蓬勃，環境保護更受關注，藝術文化發展也生生不息。
台灣在許多最先進的科技產業上持續為全球創新樹立標竿，但與此同時，台灣的社會穩定和文化傳承依舊令人欽羨佩服。儘管生活充裕且形象良好，台灣人民卻依然謙虛樸實、平易近人。在台灣，最古老的傳統薪火相傳、歷久彌新。文化和歷史古蹟受到妥善的修復與保護；年輕人也可以學習代代相傳的書法技巧，接著再把作品秀在Instagram上。
再者，對美國來說，台灣正是共享利益與共享價值交集的典範。美台夥伴關係的重點在於確保科技發展能夠嘉惠、而非傷害我們雙方的經濟，科技突破則應被用於鞏固、而不是破壞我們的原則。美台之間自由、多元、平等及透明等共享價值，時時激勵我們努力在世界各地打造民主社會的韌性。而我們也持續尋求新的方式，為解決全球問題做出貢獻，這麼做不僅是因為能夠造福我們自己的人民，也是因為我們相信，身為21世紀敦親睦鄰的好夥伴，就是該這麼做。
最後，每當我想到台灣、以及整體美台關係，我總會想到希望、光明和成長。美台的情誼在過去40年來不斷拓展與茁壯。我相信每任處長都會同意，他們離開台灣時的美台夥伴關係，比起他們剛上任時都更上一層樓。同樣的，當我向AIT告別的那一天，我的心中將充滿肯定與成就感，因為我知道，美台夥伴關係比以往都更加深刻和強健，我也對自己能為美台關係今天亮眼的進展小有貢獻，而深感驕傲。
但是，比起這些事情，我想我更難忘的是台灣在我生命中所留下的深刻印記。我永遠會記得我在台灣度過的第一個聖誕節，還有第一個農曆新年。我永遠會記得台灣朋友的真摯與溫暖、教會同伴堅定的信仰、炎炎夏日來一碗芒果冰的沁涼、資源回收車沿街播放《給愛麗絲》的回音，還有巷弄中撲鼻而來的茉莉花香，這些都會是我畢生珍藏的美好回憶之一。我也會記得好友間的餐聚、充滿歡笑和故事的夜晚、以及一路以來我受到過的無數的善意與關懷。我更會永遠記得，是各位台灣朋友們，你們以各種不同的方式，讓我和我家人的生命更加地豐盛美好。對此，我要衷心地謝謝大家。
雖然我將離開台灣，但台灣不會離開我。」
— 美國在台協會處長 酈英傑
✅信件全文亦可至AIT官網查看：https://bit.ly/2TSkLDF
📝A Farewell Letter from AIT Director W. Brent Christensen
"As my time as AIT Director draws to a close and I prepare to leave Taiwan, I want to take this opportunity to tell you what this experience has meant to me. It is not an exaggeration to say that this has been the honor of my life and the fulfillment of a career-long aspiration.
The first time I left my hometown at age 19, it was to come to Taiwan. From that early age, Taiwan became synonymous for me with the ideas of exchange and understanding, exploration and adventure. Taiwan represented both disorienting foreignness and unexpected opportunity, as I tried new food – like shuijiaos and qiu doufu – and learned to navigate my way through streets crowded with bicycles and scooters. And struggled to make myself understood with my rudimentary Mandarin. But all the while discovering the kindness and generosity that welcomed me wherever I went.
It felt appropriate for me to serve my first tour as a U.S. diplomat in the place that first sparked in me a lifelong interest in Asia – and in Taiwan in particular – and in cross-cultural understanding and shared purpose, or in other words, diplomacy. After that, my career took me to other places, but mostly still in the China region. But the memories of my experiences in Taiwan stayed with me. And finally having the opportunity to serve as the top U.S. diplomat to Taiwan was the culmination of all the years that came before. It is clear that I have a lifelong connection to Taiwan, or “yuanfen,” that has led me to return again and again.
People often ask me why I have such a fondness for Taiwan. “Isn’t it obvious?!” I always think. But when forced to explain my affection for and professional fascination with Taiwan, I usually come back to a few themes.
First, dynamism and constancy; progress and preservation; innovation and tradition. Every time I return to Taiwan, I am immediately struck by the many ways Taiwan has advanced as a society. Taiwan’s democracy grows more mature, its economy more prosperous, its environment more cared-for, and its arts and culture more vibrant.
Taiwan’s industry continues to set the benchmark for global innovation in some of the most sophisticated technologies, but at the same time, Taiwan society is remarkable for its stability and cultural continuity. Taiwan’s people, despite their relative wealth and stature, continue to be modest and unassuming. Taiwan’s most ancient traditions are alive and well. Cultural and historic sites are restored and preserved. Young people may learn calligraphy techniques handed down for generations, but then share their work on Instagram.
Second, for the United States, Taiwan exemplifies the intersection of shared interests and shared values. Our partnership is about making sure our economies are beneficiaries rather than casualties of technological development and ensuring that technological development advances rather than undermines our principles. Our shared values of freedom, diversity, equality, and transparency inspire our efforts to build the resilience of democracies around the world. And we continue to find new ways to contribute to global problem solving, both because it benefits our own peoples and because we share the belief that this is what it means to be a good neighbor in the 21st century.
Finally, I associate Taiwan – and the broader U.S.-Taiwan relationship – with hope, promise, and growth. This friendship has expanded and flourished over the past 40 years; I believe every person who has done this job walked away knowing they left this partnership better than they found it. I will similarly leave AIT with a sense of accomplishment and success, knowing that the U.S.-Taiwan partnership is deeper and stronger than ever, and feeling immensely proud of my small role in getting us there.
But more than any of these things, I will remember the ways that Taiwan has touched me personally. I will always remember my first Christmas in Taiwan – and my first Chinese New Year. I will remember the warmth of Taiwan friendship, the faith of my fellow church members, the taste of a mango bing on a hot summer day, the echo of “Fur Elise” from the recycling truck, the fragrance of jasmine blossoms in village alleyways – these are just some of the memories I will treasure. I will remember the long dinners with dear friends, full of laughter and stories. And I will remember their many kindnesses. I will remember all the ways big and small that you, the people of Taiwan, touched my life and the lives of my family. And for that, I thank you.
I may be leaving Taiwan, but Taiwan will never leave me. "
-- AIT Director William Brent Christensen
✅Read the letter: https://bit.ly/3hUrsgw

📝酈英傑處長給台灣人民的道別信

「隨著我擔任美國在台協會處長的日子即將畫下句點，我也即將離開台灣，我想藉這個機會和大家分享，這一番歷練對我來說的意義是什麼。當我說擔任AIT處長其實是我這輩子的榮幸，也讓我得以實現長期職業生涯中的抱負與理想，這麼說一點也不為過。

我19歲時第一次離開家鄉，就是來台灣。對年輕的我來說，從那時起，台灣就成了交流與理解、探索與冒險的同義詞。台灣不僅有著讓人眼花撩亂的異鄉風情，也代表著意想不到的嶄新機會。我在這裡嘗試新奇的食物，像是水餃和臭豆腐，並且學習如何在擠滿單車和機車的大街小巷穿梭自如。一方面，我努力用我粗淺的中文，讓別人聽懂我說的話；但同時我也發現，無論走到哪裡，迎接我的都是滿滿的親切友善與熱情好客。

因此，在成為美國外交官後，能夠以台灣作為我派駐海外的第一站，真是再適合不過了。畢竟，是台灣首先點燃了我對亞洲、尤其是台灣的畢生興趣，也激發了我對跨文化理解和共享目標——也就是外交工作——的終身熱忱。此後，我也曾派駐其他地點，多數是在大中華區域，但我的台灣經歷與回憶始終常存我心。最終我能以美國駐台最高層級外交官的身分回來這裡，可說是我多年職涯的高峰。顯然，我這一生注定與台灣有著深刻的連結，或者也叫作「緣分」吧，才會讓我一次又一次不斷地回到台灣。

常有人問我，為什麼我這麼喜歡台灣。我總覺得：「答案不是很明顯嗎？」不過如果一定要我從個人與專業的角度，解釋我對台灣的喜愛與敬佩之情，我通常會提到以下幾個領域：

首先，台灣兼具活力與穩定、進步與延承、還有創新與傳統。每次回到這裡，我都對台灣社會在各個方面日新月異的進步感到驚艷不已。台灣的民主更臻成熟，經濟益加蓬勃，環境保護更受關注，藝術文化發展也生生不息。

台灣在許多最先進的科技產業上持續為全球創新樹立標竿，但與此同時，台灣的社會穩定和文化傳承依舊令人欽羨佩服。儘管生活充裕且形象良好，台灣人民卻依然謙虛樸實、平易近人。在台灣，最古老的傳統薪火相傳、歷久彌新。文化和歷史古蹟受到妥善的修復與保護；年輕人也可以學習代代相傳的書法技巧，接著再把作品秀在Instagram上。

再者，對美國來說，台灣正是共享利益與共享價值交集的典範。美台夥伴關係的重點在於確保科技發展能夠嘉惠、而非傷害我們雙方的經濟，科技突破則應被用於鞏固、而不是破壞我們的原則。美台之間自由、多元、平等及透明等共享價值，時時激勵我們努力在世界各地打造民主社會的韌性。而我們也持續尋求新的方式，為解決全球問題做出貢獻，這麼做不僅是因為能夠造福我們自己的人民，也是因為我們相信，身為21世紀敦親睦鄰的好夥伴，就是該這麼做。

最後，每當我想到台灣、以及整體美台關係，我總會想到希望、光明和成長。美台的情誼在過去40年來不斷拓展與茁壯。我相信每任處長都會同意，他們離開台灣時的美台夥伴關係，比起他們剛上任時都更上一層樓。同樣的，當我向AIT告別的那一天，我的心中將充滿肯定與成就感，因為我知道，美台夥伴關係比以往都更加深刻和強健，我也對自己能為美台關係今天亮眼的進展小有貢獻，而深感驕傲。

但是，比起這些事情，我想我更難忘的是台灣在我生命中所留下的深刻印記。我永遠會記得我在台灣度過的第一個聖誕節，還有第一個農曆新年。我永遠會記得台灣朋友的真摯與溫暖、教會同伴堅定的信仰、炎炎夏日來一碗芒果冰的沁涼、資源回收車沿街播放《給愛麗絲》的回音，還有巷弄中撲鼻而來的茉莉花香，這些都會是我畢生珍藏的美好回憶之一。我也會記得好友間的餐聚、充滿歡笑和故事的夜晚、以及一路以來我受到過的無數的善意與關懷。我更會永遠記得，是各位台灣朋友們，你們以各種不同的方式，讓我和我家人的生命更加地豐盛美好。對此，我要衷心地謝謝大家。

雖然我將離開台灣，但台灣不會離開我。」

— 美國在台協會處長 酈英傑

✅信件全文亦可至AIT官網查看：https://bit.ly/2TSkLDF

📝A Farewell Letter from AIT Director W. Brent Christensen

"As my time as AIT Director draws to a close and I prepare to leave Taiwan, I want to take this opportunity to tell you what this experience has meant to me. It is not an exaggeration to say that this has been the honor of my life and the fulfillment of a career-long aspiration.

The first time I left my hometown at age 19, it was to come to Taiwan. From that early age, Taiwan became synonymous for me with the ideas of exchange and understanding, exploration and adventure. Taiwan represented both disorienting foreignness and unexpected opportunity, as I tried new food – like shuijiaos and qiu doufu – and learned to navigate my way through streets crowded with bicycles and scooters. And struggled to make myself understood with my rudimentary Mandarin. But all the while discovering the kindness and generosity that welcomed me wherever I went.

It felt appropriate for me to serve my first tour as a U.S. diplomat in the place that first sparked in me a lifelong interest in Asia – and in Taiwan in particular – and in cross-cultural understanding and shared purpose, or in other words, diplomacy. After that, my career took me to other places, but mostly still in the China region. But the memories of my experiences in Taiwan stayed with me. And finally having the opportunity to serve as the top U.S. diplomat to Taiwan was the culmination of all the years that came before. It is clear that I have a lifelong connection to Taiwan, or “yuanfen,” that has led me to return again and again.

People often ask me why I have such a fondness for Taiwan. “Isn’t it obvious?!” I always think. But when forced to explain my affection for and professional fascination with Taiwan, I usually come back to a few themes.

First, dynamism and constancy; progress and preservation; innovation and tradition. Every time I return to Taiwan, I am immediately struck by the many ways Taiwan has advanced as a society. Taiwan’s democracy grows more mature, its economy more prosperous, its environment more cared-for, and its arts and culture more vibrant.

Taiwan’s industry continues to set the benchmark for global innovation in some of the most sophisticated technologies, but at the same time, Taiwan society is remarkable for its stability and cultural continuity. Taiwan’s people, despite their relative wealth and stature, continue to be modest and unassuming. Taiwan’s most ancient traditions are alive and well. Cultural and historic sites are restored and preserved. Young people may learn calligraphy techniques handed down for generations, but then share their work on Instagram.

Second, for the United States, Taiwan exemplifies the intersection of shared interests and shared values. Our partnership is about making sure our economies are beneficiaries rather than casualties of technological development and ensuring that technological development advances rather than undermines our principles. Our shared values of freedom, diversity, equality, and transparency inspire our efforts to build the resilience of democracies around the world. And we continue to find new ways to contribute to global problem solving, both because it benefits our own peoples and because we share the belief that this is what it means to be a good neighbor in the 21st century.

Finally, I associate Taiwan – and the broader U.S.-Taiwan relationship – with hope, promise, and growth. This friendship has expanded and flourished over the past 40 years; I believe every person who has done this job walked away knowing they left this partnership better than they found it. I will similarly leave AIT with a sense of accomplishment and success, knowing that the U.S.-Taiwan partnership is deeper and stronger than ever, and feeling immensely proud of my small role in getting us there.

But more than any of these things, I will remember the ways that Taiwan has touched me personally. I will always remember my first Christmas in Taiwan – and my first Chinese New Year. I will remember the warmth of Taiwan friendship, the faith of my fellow church members, the taste of a mango bing on a hot summer day, the echo of “Fur Elise” from the recycling truck, the fragrance of jasmine blossoms in village alleyways – these are just some of the memories I will treasure. I will remember the long dinners with dear friends, full of laughter and stories. And I will remember their many kindnesses. I will remember all the ways big and small that you, the people of Taiwan, touched my life and the lives of my family. And for that, I thank you.

I may be leaving Taiwan, but Taiwan will never leave me. "

-- AIT Director William Brent Christensen

✅Read the letter: https://bit.ly/3hUrsgw

#最推薦給法語區朋友的私房景點大搜集！

我們上次跟大家分享了 « l’UNESCO »「聯合國教科文組織」，談到最能代表法國的東西。而當然也不是只有法國🥖，相信每個國家，都有最能代表自身文化以及傳統的事物。它可能是一樣食物，一個地方或者一種節日...等等。​
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身旁的法語區朋友，一提到台灣，第一個直覺想到的就是「珍珠奶茶、台北101」！ 不過當真的踏上美麗的福爾摩沙後，才發現台灣文化中蘊含著更多豐富的寶藏！​
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想像一下，如果你們要接待一位第一次來台灣的法語區朋友，你會選下列哪個選項，帶他探索台灣呢？​
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當然如果你們有其他的點子，也歡迎留言告訴我們唷！​
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La dernière fois, nous avons parlé de l’UNESCO et de ce qui représente le plus la France. Tous les pays ont quelque chose qui représente le mieux leur culture et leurs traditions. Cela peut être de la nourriture, un lieu, une fête etc. ​
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En étant européens, quand on pense à Taïwan, on pense directement au bubble tea, aux montagnes, ou à la tour Taipei 101. Mais une fois arrivés sur l’île de Formose, on se rend compte que la culture taïwanaise a bien d’autres choses à offrir. ​
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Imaginez que vous accueilliez un ami français, dont c’est la première fois à Taïwan. Que choisiriez-vous, parmi ces trois propositions, pour le lui faire découvrir?​
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Si vous avez une autre idée en tête, vous pouvez nous la dire dans les commentaires !​
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💡« avoir une idée en tête »: 這個俚語應該很好理解，就是形容「有一個點子」的意思。不過他還有另一種常見用法是形容：「固執己見」，不肯改變想法。​
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例句：「你知道的，他就是固執己見...」​
« Tu sais, quand il a une idée dans la tête… »​
法文這句話還沒有完全說完，不過我們已經可以看得出這個用法在影射「某個人很頑固、固執」。​
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💡另一個長得很像的俚語：« avoir une idée derrière la tête » ，概念有點像是中文的「閉門造車」。形容一個人「有想法的但是不跟別人說」，目的可能是不想被反駁，或是想要保留驚喜。​
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例句：​
「我現在有一個想法，我晚點再告訴你們。」​
« J’ai une idée derrière la tête mais je te la dirai plus tard.»​
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#法文邂逅​
#情境法文​
#寶島台灣​
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💡【每週一杰課|線上】2小時，輕鬆自信開口說法語！​
2021夏季試聽講座👉​
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🥂中階講座（具備口語A1)
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🥂進階講座 （具備口語B1）​
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耶誕節就快來了☃️！
今天來告訴大家傳統的英國耶誕節會怎麼慶祝吧👪

0:24 上教堂
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2:22 給聖誕之父的點心🎅🏻
3:28 聖誕禮物
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4:55 Christmas cracker !
7:02 聖誕布丁

💡補充
聖誕節的最後，我們通常會全家一起看女王的演講及典型的聖誕電影，像是
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The Snowman
A Christmas Carol
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曲 Music: Transition 前進樂團
詞 Lyrics: Transition 前進樂團 and Cheng Li-Chen

Video Post Production: Danny Roberts - Sons of Graham Ltd

Mixed and Mastered by Daniel Foo (using DEFINITY AUDIO® DEFINITY M6 speakers and DEFINITY AUDIO® α-1 Amplifier)

Special Thanks to:
GECKO MUSIC GROUP for the SATELLITE SRM 2020 C.R.I.S.T.A.L.® Audiophile Microphone!
https://www.geckomusicgroup.com

Special thanks also to the students:
Lillian Chevin, Bella Howells, Mia Vitkovic, Beth Webber, Tyler Boulton, Arshya Bommaraju, Chris Popoola, Jessica Ackred, Poppy Ackred, James Butterworth, Olivia Davies, Archie Drury, Sophie Gregory, Liam Hindle, Evie Langdon, Kristy Falkiner, Amelia Lotz, Eleni Hadji-Savva, Itohan Imasogie, Lucy Harris, Gabsi, Sophia, Darcy Dalwood, you guys did a fantastic job, thanks for joining us this time!!

這是分崩離析的時代，也是時間與空間被重新定義的時代。
在不平靜的2020年，Transition前進樂團挾帶全新原創單曲《 起走》強 勢回歸。
長年穿梭不同場域，不斷地將英搖正典與華語流行的豐富元素層層交疊，
前進樂團擅長從各種維度的生活經驗中提煉出全然原創的跨域思維，這首
先發中文單曲正是驚艷的結晶。
主唱Jesse、鼓手Josh與前團員Niall因這首歌再次合體，卻因疫情分隔三 地:英國Bristol、 台灣台北 、英國Cornwall。令人驚喜的是，純熟編曲 為骨幹、濃烈聲線的開展、 乾淨歌詞使之平衡， 套上獨立又互相依存的 全新創作模式，意外建構出遼闊空間感，讓人得以悠游於音樂的疆界中。
受惠於疫情在台灣控制得宜，MV順利取景於花東縱谷與墾丁，謝謝台 灣!
回頭看，前進樂團在創作上的膽識與成熟度 路獲得好評，更因《對不起 我的中文不好》 曲誤打誤撞開啓了中文歌曲教學的領域。路，就這樣被 走了出來!透過網路，前進樂團的創作有幸被不同國籍的學生傳唱著。這 次經由《 起走》，樂團進 步與英國當地學校合作，邀請正在學習中文 的同學們同步參與MV合唱。
後疫情時代， 前進樂團期盼用滲透人心的旋律打破時空與文化藩籬、完 整詮釋其深沉內在的世界觀。在這高速運轉的2020，跟著前進樂團的音 樂， 起走。


Transition launch a powerful new song this autumn! With haunting melody and evocative theme, it’s a song for a troubled world: Journey Together.

The band have pioneered cross cultural music for many years, producing and performing original material in Mandarin, fused with Western rock traditions. They had always set themselves to explore cultural boundaries, and this new song is a great example.

Covid 19 restrictions have required Jesse, Josh and Niall北極熊 (who returns for this new single) to film and record on two sides of the world: Jesse and Niall in Bristol and Cornwall with Josh in Taiwan! Thanks to Taiwan’s effective management of the pandemic, film locations in Taiwan include the beauty spots of the east rift valley in Hualian and Taidong, as well as the beaches of Kenting.

Transition’s music has been learnt in schools teaching Mandarin all over the world. With this song, the band enlisted students from several schools in the UK to join in the chorus refrain, filming and recording wherever they were, in whatever state of restriction or lockdown. A journey together.



曲 Music: Transition 前進樂團
詞 Lyrics: Transition 前進樂團 and Cheng Li-Chen


Verse 1:
記得那一年，一起出發的冒險
不管有多遠，好像就在我們眼前

Bridge:
發光的一切
都被抺去
天空一片漆黑
能不能抓住你？

Chorus
我跟你一起走
眼淚我們一起流
Wherever we may go
我抓住你的手

我跟你一起走
眼淚我們一起流
Wherever we may go
你就在我左右
It’s you and me, 一定是你


Verse 2:
沒人走過的路，我們一步一步跑
受傷我不痛，但淚水嘲笑我的心

Bridge:
發光的一切
都被抺去
天空一片漆黑
能不能抓住你？

Final Chorus
我跟你一起走
眼淚我們一起流
Wherever we may go
你就在我左右

我跟你一起走
眼淚我們一起流
Wherever we may go
我抓住你的手
It’s you and me, 一定是你

Verse 1
jì de nā yī nián yī qǐ chū fā de mào xiǎn
bù guǎn yǒu duō yuǎn hǎo xiàng jiù zài wǒ men de yǎn qián
 
Bridge
fā guāng de yī qiè
doū bèi mo qù
tiān kōng yī piān qī hēi
néng bù néng zhuā zhù ni ?
 
Chorus
wǒ gēn ni yī qǐ zǒu
yǎn lèi wǒ men yī qǐ liú
Wherever we may go
wo zhuā zhù ni de shǒu

wǒ gēn ni yī qǐ zǒu
yǎn lèi wǒ men yī qǐ liú
  Wherever we may go
ni jiù zài wǒ zuǒ yòu
It’s you and me
yī dìng shì ni
 
Verse 2
méi rén zǒu guò de lù wǒ men yī bù yī bù páo
shòu shāng wǒ bú tòng dàn lèi shuǐ cháo xiào wǒ de xīn
 
Bridge
fā guāng de yī qiè
doū bèi mo qù
tiān kōng yī piān qī hēi
néng bù néng zhuā zhù ni
 
Chorus
wǒ gēn ni yī qǐ zǒu
yǎn lèi wǒ men yī qǐ liú
Wherever we may go
wǒ zhuā zhù ni de shǒu

wǒ gēn ni yī qǐ zǒu
yǎn lèi wǒ men yī qǐ liú
Wherever we may go
ni jiù zài wǒ zuǒ yòu
It’s you and me
yī dìng shì ni