Each year in Taiwan, as the first day of the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar draws near, ghosts are on everyone’s mid. For it is on this day that the gates of Hell are opened and hordes of hungry ghosts rush forth to eat, drink and collect “ghost money” from the living.
There are many legends associated with the zodiac dragon, the mightiest of all the zodiac mythical creatures. Dragons have long been associated with Chinese history and culture, where they are the symbols of good fortune and auspicious power. The classic dragon has the head of an ox, adeer’s antlers, the mane of a horse, the body of a snake, the claws of an eagle and the tail of a fish.
It is not uncommon for community members to experience reactions to grief and respond with anger after an incident of community violence and loss. Most people will normally experience loss on a number of levels. Their loss can be the physical loss of a friend, the loss of feeling safe within one’s environment, or the
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When asked to think about food, its impact in our lives and our relationship with it, most of us will consider food as a means to satisfy our needs, to keep our bodies functioning and to bring pleasure to our lives. Food serves those purposes, but for many, its power goes beyond our basic needs.
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Seven-year-old Christopher Abkhazian refuses to be forgotten, in spite of the fact that he died in 1933. His death was ruled “accidental drowning,” but left lingering doubts in the minds of the coroner, a grand jury and some members of the San Diego sheriff’s department. The case was never closed…
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The Women in Conversation organizers (Sue Babcock, Constance, Chao, Rachel Coupaud, Zee Dlamini, Prashantha Lachanna, Bunny Pacheco and Gabriele Seewald) created something extraordinary. Their conference was professionally executed by the selection of speakers addressing issues women face in the areas of business, finance, economics, beauty and health, and their deep personal connection with these issues.
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Women entrepreneurs are transforming the business landscape with their fresh ideas and strong sense of purpose : “Le Boudoir” and “Peace Cafe” (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.) This Article was published in the Magazine “Centered on Taipei” Issue of March 2016 (Vol.16 |
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According to a myth of the indigenous Taiwan Bunun people, everything in the world has relationships with human beings.
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Long ago in ancient China, two revered gods possessed the extraordinary power to tame evil spirits. The people bestowed their trust in them, distributing redwood charms inscribed with their names every spring, ensuring powerful protection throughout the year.
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The countdown begins: Taipei, announced as the 2016 World Design Capital, will reign for a year starting December 31st, 2015. Selected by a committee of industry experts, it’s a testament to Taipei’s bidding credentials.
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