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Guide to Taiwan Lantern Festival 2023 in Taipei: 10 must-see lanterns

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-02-072023-02-07

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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.

Cooking and History With The Amis Tribe in Tafalong, Hualien

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-01-162023-01-16

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The 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.

After 23 Years, Home at Last! The Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2022-12-182022-12-15

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The 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.

The Mother Goddess of Taiwan

By: Taiwan Scene 2022-11-012022-11-01

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Mazu 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.)

Stepping on the Stage of Dreams: Three Artists Share Their Taipei Dreams with the World

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2022-10-172022-12-06

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Artful autumn is coming! We have invited three groups of stars to share their stories about how to make their dreams come true in Taipei.

The Unique Tradition of the Eight Generals and the Highlights of Taipei Qingshan King Festival

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2022-09-232022-12-06

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Kombucha 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.