Although the dance steps were mostly carefully paced shuffles, and some voices wobbled unintentionally, the message rang clear. The smiles at most of the tables appeared to confirm that idea. We have to show our respect to our mothers and fathers.
Mothers try to carry on what Chinese people think in a moral sense.
So it's not surprising the American Mother's Day tradition has become equally entrenched in Taiwan, where many of yesterday's celebrants are from. As eight aged women spun and fluttered tasseled green fans, Chen-Li Chung danced and opened a yellow paper sunburst with the Chinese character for love in the center. Afterwards, with her son as interpreter, she said she enjoyed the exercise as much as performing. I set a good example for my granddaughters. I know they love and respect me, and they know how to play the role.