Taiwan is getting the world’s attention as an innovation-based economy. And it has a lot going for it; a strong tech manufacturing background, a growing energetic start-up sector and a large talent pool, especially when it comes to the innovation-design sector. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and […]
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There is something about the Taiwan expat network that rocks it when it comes to sharing local news that will impact our lives. Several months ago, when reading a Taipei Facebook post I learned that Jake’s Country Kitchen, one of Taipei’s oldest expat Western-style restaurants was going to be moving. An immediate “Oh, no” was
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The art of making tea is an ancient one. In Taiwan and China, years of study and practice are required to earn the title of ‘Tea Master’. Therefore, to be in the presence of a professional tea master during a tea ceremony, is not only an honor, but an experience of a lifetime.
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While waiting for my friends in the open plaza outside Zhongshan Hall, formerly known as Taipei City Hall, I pondered over Japan’s enduring impact on Taiwan. The building’s history and architectural details had fascinated me during my research, reminiscent of a bygone era.
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Dozens of Taipei dragon boat teams have gathered for months along the Tamsui and Xindian rivers, practicing for the 2017 Dragon Boat Festival, an ancient celebration that ignites passion and enthusiasm across all age groups. Lucky charms and sachets abound.
As a trained Palliative Care nurse, Sue worked closely with the terminally ill and their families before moving to Taipei with her husband, Chris Whiteley, a professor at the National Taiwan Science and Technology University.
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Lansing Chen, a devoted practitioner and teacher of ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement, has nurtured her passion for over three decades. Inspired by her mother’s love for flora, Lansing’s journey began in junior high when a visiting Japanese ikebana artist would carefully select materials from their garden for stunning arrangements throughout their home. Years later, fate led Lansing to a fabric shop in Taipei, where she discovered a teacher who shared her excitement for floral design. As Lansing made her first arrangement with leftover flowers, her dream of delving deeper into the art of ikebana started to blossom.
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Dr. Eva Salazar-Liu, a member of the Center’s counseling team since 1987, focused on cross-cultural issues and relationships. Her expertise included counseling on cross-cultural adjustment and conflict resolution. She emphasized self-reflection and open dialogue, listening to clients’ perspectives and creating culturally-sensitive interventions. Beyond counseling, she engaged in community work, provided pro bono assistance to overseas
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Alice Ballard, a beacon of compassion and community service, has dedicated thirteen years as a Volunteer Prison Visitor at Taipei Prison, offering support to foreign prisoners. Her legendary efforts include encouragement, humor, recruiting volunteers, and providing books, making a profound impact on incarcerated lives. Taiwan salutes Alice.
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Kite season in Taiwan usually gets underway at the beginning of April. However, with all the mild, sunny days that Taipei has been having so far this winter, people are heading to open spaces such as the plaza adjoining the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, to fly kites. On a recent visit there, friends and I counted five kites flying high in the sky. They were magnificent to watch as they danced and bobbed in the gusts of wind.
