Asian dragons and myths are inexhaustible topics, especially around the time of the Dragon Boat Festival. In Chinese, the word for dragon is “long,” and is associated with the earth branch of the five elements. The dragon is considered the most powerful of all the creatures within the Chinese zodiac; however, it is ranked number […]
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For Patrick Lee, renowned Taiwan artist, the sacred mountain, Mt. Dulan holds great significance. It is a place of tranquil natural beauty, where the rhythms of nature continue undisturbed. This area has long been held as a sacred or holy place by the Amis indigenous peoples. Today, the Amis people continue to live in the plains and along the slope lands of Taitung and Hualien counties. Nestled between Taitung’s southeast Pacific coast and Mt. Dulan are the Amis-revered landscapes of Dulan or A’tolan (in the Amis language). According to Amis mythology, this area is their birthplace, a place where the lush forests and Mt. Dulan are further enhanced by cloud and mist like- effects from ocean winds.
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For today’s contemporary women beauty touches an emotional part of their being. It can remind them of a special occasion, a time of innocence and romance. Isabelle Wen’s designs have been inspired by memories of her own past.
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Years ago, while in graduate school, Sri Ram M.Bhagavatula, a lively, endearing classmate introduced me to basic spices of India. His kitchen tutorials whetted not only my interest in Indian cuisine, but also in the rich regional cross-cultural traditions of India.
Holding sticks of lit incense between both his hands, Mr.Wang looked at where his ancestors were resting and bowed to them. Sheets of paper money were removed from their bundles and burned. This money, I was told, will then be transformed as the smoke rises, taking it to their ancestors.
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My love of Chinese folk art began many years ago, during our trip to the old Shang dynasty capital city of Zhengzhou in Henan Province. It was the week before the Lunar New Year and city marketplaces were teeming with crowds of gigantic proportions. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in
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Joseph Campbell has written that myths are a cultural framework for a society or people to educate their young and to provide them with a means of coping with their passage through the different stages of life. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.)
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Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face unique challenges. Characterized by difficulties in focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, ADHD can persist into adulthood. Its impact on work, relationships, and daily functioning can be profound. While diagnosis and treatment have improved, understanding and support remain essential to help adults with ADHD thrive in various aspects
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The following ancient Chinese fable about the value of persistence as a pathway to success was told to Chinese students and would-be government officials preparing to take their final and imperial examinations. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.) This Article was published
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The concept of “volunteerism” for the ladies of the Taipei International Women’s Club (TIWC), a community service organization, has an interesting beginning, which dates back to life in Taiwan during the 1950s. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.) This Article was published
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