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The Qingshan King Rituals of Bangka

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-11-062019-11-12

Activities, Festivals, History & Culture, Northern Taiwan, PlacesFestival, Religion, TaipeiLeave a Comment

One of the biggest religious festival in Taipei — “the Qingshan King Rituals” (青山王祭典) — is going to be held from Novemer 16 to 19, 2019!

Breaking into the Mainstream: Meet the Spanish B-boy Helping to Grow Hip-hop Dance Culture in Taipei

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-10-282019-11-02

Festivals, History & Culture, Living in Taiwan, Northern Taiwan, Urban Exploration & Exhibitions, Voices From TaiwanArt, breakdancing, dance, street dance, TaipeiLeave a Comment

You would be forgiven for not knowing much about Taipei’s breaking scene. But for Spainish b-boy Krishna, it is alive in Taipei and a subculture that is very much on the rise.

Here’s all you need to know about the 2019 Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-10-242019-10-28

Festivals, History & Culture, Living in Taiwanlgbt, Taipei, Taiwan prideLeave a Comment

East Asia’s biggest LGBTQ parade is just around the corner and set to march into Taipei on Saturday 26 October 2019. Here’s all you need to know about Taiwan Parade.

A happy accident: a first experience of Taiwan Pride

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-10-212019-10-21

Activities, Festivals, History & Culture, Guest Column, Voices From TaiwanEditor's Pick, Festival, lgbt, LGBTQ, TaipeiLeave a Comment

Taipei takes acceptance beyond the scope of nightlife; it’s a place where identity can be lived, rather than designated a few hours of a Saturday evening.

Taiwan Pride 2019: 5 ways to celebrate with Taipei’s LGBTQ community

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-10-092019-10-15

Activities, Festivals, History & Cultureactivities, bars, Culture, Editor's Pick, Festival, LGBTQ, Taiwan pride, travelLeave a Comment

How can you make the most of both the experience of Taiwan Pride and your trip to the island? With knowledgeable LGBTQ-friendly guides and private-to-small group sizes, MyTaiwanTour offers a uniquely local Pride experience that shows off the best of Taipei history, culture, drinking and dancing.

Ultimate Taipei LGBT Map

On our LGBT map you’ll find a colorful selection of our top queer picks in Taipei of millions. From bars and boutiques to clubs and cafes, there’s plenty to explore. What are you waiting for?

An Art Festival Never Sleeps — Nuit Blanche Taipei

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-10-052019-10-05

Activities, Festivals, History & CultureArt, Festival, Nuit Blanche, TaipeiLeave a Comment

WORDS BY Takayuki ShinoyamaPHOTOS BY Nuit Blanche Taipei 2019TRANSLATION BY JR Wu, Joe Henley “Nuit Blanche,” or White Night as it means in English, has become a spreading phenomenon around the world recently. Museums, galleries, and art centers that usually open only during the daytime will open their doors at the witching hour to hold…

Pride Hopping this Fall? Here’s Why Taiwan Should Be Your First and Only Stop

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-10-032019-10-23

Activities, Experiences, Festivals, History & CultureCulture, Editor's Pick, Festival, LGBTQ, Taipei, Taiwan prideLeave a Comment

Taiwan Pride is one of the rising stars of this movement. This year the annual pride parade takes place in Taipei on October 26. Here are a few things to learn about the Taiwan Pride before the parade.

Teacher’s Day in Taiwan: A Modern Take on a Confucian Tradition

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-09-262019-09-26

Activities, Festivals, History & CultureCulture, Editor's Pick, Festival, Taipei, TempleLeave a Comment

September 28 is the birthday of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and appropriately it is also celebrated as Teachers’ Day in Taiwan. On his birthday, people in Taiwan pay tribute to the great educator to remind us to always uphold and maintain the traditional virtue of respecting our teachers.

Autumn in Taipei: Calendar of Good Times

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2019-09-262019-09-26

Activities, Festivals, History & Culture, Northern Taiwan, Placesactivities, Culture, Dadaocheng, Festival, Hot springs, music, TaipeiLeave a Comment

There’s never a bad time to visit Taipei, but when the weather cools and the culture flows, autumn might just be the best season of all to see what the city has to offer.