Pai Su-Yu is my Chinese Name that I use sometimes to sign my Articles.
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 […]
A Chinese Fable : The Carp that Leapt Over the Dragon Gate Read More »
“Hope, we give hope.” These were the words that I kept hearing during my two visits to the Taiwan Foundation for the Blind’s Taipei office, where I met with Miss I-Chun Liu, Chief Executive Director and Ms. Linda Chou, Researcher. “We are an organization that holds hope for our society and we are dedicated to
The Taiwan Foundation for the Blind – A Beacon of Hope Read More »
There’s no doubt about it, stress eating has become a number one global choice for coping with worry during this pandemic. So, what is “stress eating?” It’s an unhealthy eating mechanism that people choose when something triggers negative or overwhelming emotions to situations which are often beyond their control. To soothe or calm themselves, they
Cordon Bleu Chef Ronny Chiu – Staying Healthy During COVID Read More »
Among the lingering charms of Taipei are its older neighborhoods. Their narrow streets and alleys hold remnants of the past, along with unexpected surprises and diversity. Le Sommelier, a long-time popular French wine bar, is located in one of these older areas, Tianmu. Tucked away at the far-end of an antiquated wrap-around building and a few steps down to the sub-ground level, Le Sommelier offers patrons not only a good wine menu, but also a place to gather for monthly events and special occasions.
Le Sommelier – A Classic French Wine Bar in Tianmu Read More »
It’s 2020 and “living foreign” has had a few more challenges added to its list than in previous decades: increased fallout from climate change, global political unrest, aircraft casualties, epidemics and toxic industrial accidents that have caused severe damage to our natural resources and environments. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it
When “Living Foreign” – Be Prepared for Emergencies With a “Go Bag” Read More »
Twenty-first century third culture kids (TCK) with all their international experience and bilingual (sometimes multi-lingual) language capabilities, along with a cultural savviness when it comes to navigating cross-cultural situations, are still unsure of themselves. Why? (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.) This
21st Century Third Culture Kids Read More »
Not too long ago, Taiwan was overflowing with garbage and wallowing in mountains of dumpsite trash such as broken furniture, rubbish, tires, chemicals and plastic waste. In 1993, the trash collection rate on the island was only about 70%, and a few years later, two-thirds of the nation’s landfills were full or nearly full. Taiwan
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Taiwan has once again captured international attention and awards with the recent release of Father, a documentary about Taiwan’s legendary puppet-master Chen Hsi-Huang’s search for an heir, and to finally put to rest his father’s ghost. (Please click or tap on any thumbnail to view it in full screen and make it readable.)
Father – Legendary Taiwanese Puppet Master’s Search for an Heir Read More »
ART Taipei is a prestigious international art fair featuring some of the best galleries from Taiwan and the world. ART Taipei has also long been regarded as a leader in international art events and a bridge between Asian art talent and the international community. This year, it will be held at the World Trade Center.
ART Taipei 2018 – A Prestigious Art Event for Lili Art and Artist Patrick Lee Read More »
Every so often an exhibition comes along that immediately captivates and charms viewers because of its behind-the- scenes narrative. Such is the case with the Kanta Portraits exhibition. This story is about a young man from Kuala Lumpur and his box camera. The young man’s name is Jeffrey Lim, and he has been traveling around
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