At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a profound silence falls across many corners of the globe. It is a moment dedicated to remembering the millions of lives lost in World War I and the subsequent conflicts that have shaped modern history.
Halloween in Taiwan has grown into a colourful seasonal celebration, bringing together families, children, artists and communities. From Taipei’s famous Tianmu parade and Nuit Blanche to Taoyuan’s Snoopy-themed festivities and Kaohsiung’s spectacular pumpkin displays, the island has given this Western tradition a distinctive local personality. Discover how Taiwan turned one spooky night into an extended celebration.
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Taiwan’s cocoa story is a shining example of passion and craftsmanship, transforming Pingtung’s orchards into world-class “Tree to Bar” chocolate. This small island proves that with dedication and heart, even the tiniest origin can create something truly extraordinary.
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Double Ten Day brings Taiwan to life with music, public art, traditional puppetry, colourful markets and spectacular fireworks. In 2026, families across the island found new ways to celebrate together, discover local traditions and create lasting memories. From Taipei’s creative city festivities to Taitung’s coastal celebrations, this October holiday offered a joyful glimpse of Taiwan’s cultural richness and community spirit.
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Taiwan’s Mid-Autumn Festival is an ancient celebration continually reinvented by modern life. Its origins lie in harvest traditions, moon-gazing and family reunion, while today’s celebrations include pomelos, mooncakes, barbecues and the spectacular Sun Moon Lake swimming carnival. Beneath all these changes remains the same simple idea: autumn is a time to gather, share food, remember traditions and look toward the moon together.
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Long before electric cooling, comfort in East Asia’s subtropical heat came from the earth. Step into a traditional home, and the first sensation is olfactory: a clean, tea-like aroma rising from tightly woven floor mats. Crafted from sun-dried rush grass by generations of master artisans, this ancient trade balanced precise climate timing, agricultural mastery, and physical endurance to weave summer coolness by hand.
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For more than 170 years, Keelung has kept that light alive. And every year, when the lanterns rise and the streets glow, the city reminds us that remembering the past does not have to make us prisoners of it. Sometimes remembrance can become reconciliation. Sometimes tradition can become joy. And sometimes, in the darkness, a small light is enough to show everyone the way home.
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Last Monday evening’s, “Mongol Commemorative Concert” was a celebration and musical journey through Mongolia’s rich and diverse cultural landscape. It was also a special opportunity for us from Tsengun Enkhbold (王振功 – Digital Creator, National University) , and for the audience and invited guests to experience a well-designed program filled with musical moments and tributes
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Cormorant fishing is a rare window into an ancient alliance between humans and birds, reflecting centuries of shared survival and cultural identity. Now teetering between heritage and obsolescence, its future depends on balancing ecological concerns with the preservation of intangible human history.
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Long before electricity and air conditioning, civilizations from Persia to Taiwan mastered the art of staying cool through ingenious architecture. Using clay, wind, water and careful observation of nature, they created homes that remained comfortable in extreme climates. Their forgotten knowledge may hold valuable lessons for building a more sustainable future.
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