Taiwan Lantern Festival 2023 (Feb 5-19) has returned to Taipei after 23 years! This article will guide you to a full lantern tour in Taipei.
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Taiwan Lantern Festival 2023 (Feb 5-19) has returned to Taipei after 23 years! This article will guide you to a full lantern tour in Taipei.
Read MoreThe East Rift Valley between Hualien and Taitung is one of the prettiest and most laid back parts of the country. In this article, we bring you to the Amis Village of Tafalong in this area to try and make some traditional Amis dishes and learn more about the tribe.
Read MoreThe nights of Taipei will be ablaze with festive light from February 5th to the 19th, 2023, with the staging of the Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei (台灣燈會在台北). This will be the first major international tourism event of the 2023 calendar, attracting revellers from all around Taiwan and the globe, and also one of the first international extravaganzas to hit the stage since Taiwan’s easing of COVID border restrictions in October.
Read MoreMazu worship is concentrated along China’s southeast coast, in Taiwan, and amongst the Chinese diaspora of Southeast Asia. According to legend, back in the late 10th century a mortal lass living along China’s southeast coast, named Lin Mo-niang (林默娘), went into a trance and magically saved seafaring male family members who’d been caught out at sea in a storm. Soon thereafter she ascended to heaven, becoming an immortal. (There are many legend variations; learn more in the “Mazu” Wikipedia entry.)
Read MoreArtful autumn is coming! We have invited three groups of stars to share their stories about how to make their dreams come true in Taipei.
Read MoreKombucha has become the new star when it comes to healthy drinks in Europe and the United States, and is gradually becoming popular in Taiwan as well. It can easily be made with quality Taiwanese tea, herbs, and fruits nourished by the local terroir, giving birth to kombucha flavors unique to the country.
Read MoreThe beauty of traditional Atayal weaving is passed down by a passionate city girl.
Read MoreTaipei Xia-Hai City God Cultural Festival (台北霞海城隍文化節), a one-month celebration is kicking off from June!
Read MoreGolden Lion Group Ta-Long-Tong has been presenting the most eye-riveting lion dance performances since 200 years ago. Here’s their legacy.
Read MoreYou might already know that the Dajia Mazu pilgrimage is a huge deal in Taiwan. Here’s what else you sho knowing.
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