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In the Name of the Father: Shadow Legends Drama Group Carrying on Taiwan’s Shadow Puppetry Theater Traditions in Taipei

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2020-06-212020-06-19

Festivals, History & Culture, Voices From TaiwanArt, Puppetry, TraditionsLeave a Comment

It is the mission of Taipei’s Shadow Legends Drama Group (影子傳奇劇團) to help preserve Taiwan’s shadow play theater traditions.

A Reason for Migrant Workers to Stay

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2020-05-212020-05-21

Festivals, History & Culture, Living in Taiwan, Voices From TaiwanIndonesia, Migrants, Philippines, Southeast Asia, WorkersLeave a Comment

1 out of 33 people in Taiwan today is a migrant worker. Chen and Zhang have long been devoted to their empowerment and providing them essential services.

The Muslim Experience in Taipei

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2020-05-212020-05-21

Experiences, Festivals, History & Culture, Travel tips, Voices From TaiwanCulture, Islam, Muslim, ReligionLeave a Comment

Dr. Ibrahim Chao (趙錫麟) discusses the origins of Taiwan’s Muslim community and today’s travel experience for Muslims both local and from afar.

Gay Couple’s Fatherhood Dreams

By: traveltaipeimagzine 2020-05-172020-05-15

Experiences, Living in Taiwan, Voices From TaiwanEditor's Pick, gay, kids, lgbt, Marriage, Same sexLeave a Comment

The legalization of same-sex marriage will reach its one-year anniversary in May of this year, marking an important milestone for human rights not only in Taiwan, but also in the world.