A group of female students in Taiwan's Jen-Teh Medical School took part in a 'death ceremony' of themselves to learn to appreciate life. … [Read more...] about Taiwanese students ‘buried’ to appreciate life
Taiwanese Culture and Traditions
Vintage Formosa – historical photos of Taiwan
Found this website, Taipics.com which shares a large archive of old Taiwan photos. Sharing a few of my favourites here; check the site for more if it's of your interest... … [Read more...] about Vintage Formosa – historical photos of Taiwan
Taiwan’s garbage trucks play Beethoven
If you heard Beethoven's "Fur Elise" coming from a mini-truck in western countries, you would probably relate it to an ice cream van. But in Taiwan, it's something different; the music belongs to the garbage trucks instead... … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s garbage trucks play Beethoven
CowParade Taipei 2009
CowParade is an international public art exhibition which featured in major cities worldwide, where fibreglass sculptures of cows decorated by local artists would be distributed over the city centre. The cows are normally auctioned off after the exhibition at … [Read more...] about CowParade Taipei 2009
Taiwanese get free vouchers from government
Taiwanese government is spending NT$83 billion (USD2.47 billion) on their shopping voucher program to boost domestic consumption and stimulate the economy. The shopping vouchers (Image by James Tung) Taiwan's citizens and eligible residents (foreign … [Read more...] about Taiwanese get free vouchers from government
Amazing Race Asia 3 – Ep 4 & 5 – Taipei
Interesting culture and places in Taipei, Taiwan; as featured in the 4th and 5th episode of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) season 3. Ximending, Taipei Ximending is one of the most bustling areas in Taipei with a mixture of new and old culture. You can … [Read more...] about Amazing Race Asia 3 – Ep 4 & 5 – Taipei
World record for simultaneous foot massage
2016 participants (1008 reflexologists and 1008 tourists) have set a new Guinness World Record in Taiwan on July 1 for having "most people receiving foot massage (reflexology) simultaneously." Tourists who volunteered for the event came from various … [Read more...] about World record for simultaneous foot massage
Taiwanese aboriginal dance
An aboriginal dance performance (video) in Hualian, during my Taiwan visit in late April. The video quality is rather poor because I was recording using a digital camera and not a viewcam, but it should be pretty cool if you have not witnessed similar stuff … [Read more...] about Taiwanese aboriginal dance
Nan Tian Temple, Suao, Taiwan
Nan Tian Temple (Nantiangong) in Suao is one of the most famous temples in Taiwan with its 200kg pure gold Mazu figurine as well as another Mazu figurine carved from a piece of huge jade. The rooftop of Nan Tian Temple and the small port opposite the … [Read more...] about Nan Tian Temple, Suao, Taiwan
Taiwan Modern Toilet Restaurant
Toilet themed restaurants are not new in Taiwan; it has been around since 2004 or earlier, with people dining in a toilet like ambience and eating from mini toilet bowl. I always thought that the business idea won't last long; but with the huge exposures by … [Read more...] about Taiwan Modern Toilet Restaurant