When visiting Maokong, a suburban area in Taipei known for its tea plantations, people typically go for the delicious food and to enjoy the local tea. The participants of the “Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan (PILP)” chose a unique approach to experience Taiwan’s tea culture on October 15th, 2024. They dressed in traditional attire, walked through the tea plantations, and personally picked and rolled the tea leaves, immersing themselves in the entire process. They created beautiful memories amidst the fragrant aroma of tea in Maokong.