1. Description of “Our Community”

Chongqing is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River,the eastern edge of Sichuan Basin,across the east longitude 105'11'-110'11',north latitude 28'10'-32'13',the territory is hilly and mountainous.It has a long history and splendid culture.2000 years ago,Qin defeated Ba.At that time,the Three Kingdoms were in the jurisdiction of Shu.They were unified again after Wei and Jin dynasties.Chongqing was popular in the song dynasty.Here is a beautiful place with talented people.Chongqing has a splendid culture and colorful folk customs in the ancient times.The Sichuan opera was produced in Chongqing,almost all the people can show Zhezi opera,Club and troupes of Sichuan opera are active in village,singing through traveling all over the world.

2. Summary of Our Project

Through the interviews for old folk artists and cultural museum expert,study the origin,development,characteristics of Sichuan Opera deeply,we not only deeply feel the unique charm of Sichuan Opera,but also fully see the difficulties,we are trying to convey the charm of art to our classmates,all over the world,let more people like the traditional folk theatre.

3. Our Computer and Internet Access

School and student’s home use ADSL to access the network. The internet speed in school is clear and fast, so the most of the works of Web site were completed at computer lab in school.

4. Problems We Had To Overcome?

Difficult	Solution	Experiences
Very few local people sing opera, and ways of acquiring resources are less.	Fully arousing the people around to find the old artist and experts of Sichuan Opera.	Methods can always be thought out.
Students are not familiar with Dreameaver and Webpage making.	Learning while using, asking the teachers actively.	Through the study, we can use the software freely.
interview fee is shortage	We have to raise funds by ourselves.	To prepare enough money, and save every penny in the activity.
Team activity time is serious insufficient	Make full use of the holiday in November from Singapore to China, carry out interview and other extracurricular activities	Arrange the activity plan.

5. Our Project Sound Bite

Nowadays, the global culture is influencing, conflict and combining each other, Sichuan Opera with a unique style and full of real life arouses people's attention. Although it is still in a weak position in the global competition, the medium of communication is not despised because of the less effects, media attention and less function. Although it has some weaknesses, subject to the constraints of time and space, it is the most direct and vivid media communication. So, we cherish Sichuan Opera, do our best to protect the original style and features of Sichuan Opera, to explore new local opera communication mode and method, to break the old elegance and vulgarity of Sichuan Opera, cherish those popular, full of real life, intuitive social life.

How did your activities and research for this CyberFair Project support standards, required coursework and curriculum standards?

Encourage students in Singapore schools to participate in social practice in spare time, to put the comprehensive development of students as the starting point and the end, develop practical abilities and a spirit of innovation, to make the students meet the development needs of the international talents. Therefore, our topic gives students the opportunity to practice and use knowledge, let the students combine theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Through this activity, whether in social communication ability or the knowledge, the students have greatly improved. They are no longer satisfied to go out to look, but more willing to participate in social activities; and its achievements are no longer confined to the form of written materials, but pay more attention to social influence.

Through the activities, the students have a deeper understanding on the Chongqing Sichuan opera culture, stimulate their feelings to the local culture.