What did you do for your Gold Award project?
I collected recipes from my Taiwanese Grandma and helped people translate the recipes to Chinese and English. I also had a story along with these recipes, which explained Taiwanese culture and traditions.
Why did you pursue this Gold Award project?
I pursued this award because I wanted to help preserve the Taiwanese culture and boost the self esteem of those Taiwanese Americans and those other cultures who can relate because they are proud of their culture. The best way to preserve culture is through food and language and food is the most enjoyable way.
How did your Gold Award project make a difference?
It has made a difference because people who are Taiwanese-Americans have something to be proud of.
What skills did you gain through earning your Gold Award?
I have gained leadership, organizational, and communications skills. All of this came from the fact that I had to figure out a schedule for people to come and help translate the pages of the Taiwanese recipes.
How did you make your project sustainable?
My project is sustainable because it is a Facebook page. This allows many people to see it and add to it. This is as opposed to a cookbook, which would have only reached a couple of families.
What was your connection to the national or global community?
The connection to a national community is the connection to Taiwan and its culture.
What will you most remember about your Gold Award project?
I will remember the faces of comprehension and pride after I had explained my recipes and stories to a group of people.
How will earning your Gold Award help you in your future?
It will help me as a lawyer because as a lawyer I should be able to connect with my client. Because of my Gold Award project, I have a better understanding of Taiwanese culture and therefore have a better connection with future clients.
Why do you feel the Gold Award is an important part of your Girl Scout experience?
As a Girl Scout, I should help better the community. The Gold Award allowed me to choose an aspect of the community I was passionate about and try and help fix it.
***IMPORTANT NOTE: This blog represents only a small fraction of the hard work, dedication and requirements that go into earning a Girl Scout Gold Award. It is simply a brief summary, which is meant to inspire Girl Scouts to Go Gold in the future. For more information on earning your Gold Award, please email highestawards@gscolorado.org