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.
There’s something invigorating about celebrating Lunar New Year in Taiwan. Perhaps it’s the steady buildup of enthusiasm and expectation as the eve of the New Year approaches and that the long preparation list of traditional things-to-do has been completed.
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Felix Hsieh: Advocate for the homeless in Taiwan. With 21 years of experience, he collaborates with NGOs and individuals to enhance service delivery for the homeless. Renowned as a leading citizen photo-journalist for PeoPo, he captures the lives of the homeless, raising public awareness and challenging government and community leaders. (Please click or tap on
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