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Dialogue with Master Artists: Tehching Hsieh Talks About His One-Year Performance Creation Process
Tehching Hsieh, a contemporary performance artist who has lived in the United States for 37 years, currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. He leads a low-profile life, but his rigorous and dedicated performance art, along with the elusive and epic nature of his works, has earned him high acclaim in the contemporary art circles of Europe and America...
The Zhu Ming Art Museum’s Annual Major Exhibition Debuts on March 16
The Zhu Ming Art Museum will launch its annual major exhibition: the themed showcase “The Development of Taiwanese Sculpture in the 1970s.” Additionally, to enhance public understanding of the art and localism movements of the 1970s and to spark greater attention and research...
Direct Flights to Huangshan Promotion: Win Travel Vouchers Worth Ten Thousand Yuan & Free Trips – Triple Giveaways
Huangshan in Anhui has been one of China’s four great mountains since ancient times. In the past, Taiwanese travelers had to drive from Hangzhou or Nanjing to visit Huangshan. Since mid-January this year, with EVA Air’s direct flights, passengers can now...
Qing Dynasty emperors' secret water management archives now on display at the Palace Museum
The Palace Museum houses a remarkably rich collection of Qing Dynasty river management maps and related archives. These materials not only document the regulation of the Yellow River, Huai River, and Grand Canal, as well as the dredging and reinforcement of levees and other hydraulic projects, but also include edicts from local officials...
Explore Howard Plaza Hotel Hualien – Get 15% off dining with a Facebook check-in
Attention smartphone enthusiasts and heavy Facebook users – when you travel to Howard Plaza Hotel Hualien, don’t forget to pull out your phone and check in on Facebook to save some money. As part of the hotel’s 10th anniversary celebration, besides the special 10th Anniversary NT$10 Upgrade Plan, checking in on Facebook also grants you an exclusive 15% discount on dining, helping you enjoy smart spending and a relaxing getaway.
Play golf in Malaysia – WAITGC recruits amateur golf enthusiasts
Tired of the same old golf courses in Taiwan? Or struggling to find opponents to hone your skills with? The World Amateur Individual Golf Championship (WAITGC) can make your dreams come true. Just pay the registration fee...
2012 International Tour de Taiwan Cycle Race Kicks Off March 10
The annual "International Tour de Taiwan Cycle Race," one of the events on the International Cycling Union (UCI) Asia Tour, will take place from March 1...
2012 Okinawa International Asia Music Festival opens on March 16
The 2012 Okinawa International Asia Music Festival will kick off on March 16 and run for three days...
The Taitung Fragrant Tangerine Festival Opens with Free Fruit-Picking & Food Vouchers; Online Reservations for Gifts Open on March 14
The Donghe Township Office in Taitung County holds the Fragrant Tangerine Festival every March. This year, it will take place at 8:30 AM on March 17 at the Tulan New East Sugar Factory. On the opening day, in addition to giving out NT$170 worth of fruit-picking and food vouchers, there will also be a thoughtful bike-friendly service...
Share or vote for U.S. attractions for a chance to win plane tickets
The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Association for Tourism Promotion are jointly hosting the year-long "My American Dream Vacation" campaign. The third season, "Journey Through U.S. Landmarks and Attractions," is now underway. Simply upload photos (under 3MB) of yourself or your friends and family at various U.S. landmarks and attractions, along with a caption of no more than 140 characters, to the "My American Dream Vacation" website for a chance to win a round-trip ticket between Taipei and the U.S., sponsored by United Airlines. The submission deadline is March 15. Visitors to the photo gallery can also vote for their favorite entries for a chance to win the same round-trip ticket, a 7-day mid-size car rental in the U.S. sponsored by Hertz, and 5 nights of local accommodation in Montana sponsored by the Montana government. The voting deadline is March 25.
Showcasing the essence of indigenous folk songs – Art Port of Taichung to host event this Sunday
Taichung’s Art Port will hold an event titled “Through Nature – Indigenous Sounds & Dances” from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. this Sunday (March 4), featuring performances of traditional indigenous dances and songs by Tgbin Dance Troupe. The performance will…
Running along the coconut-fringed shores of Sabah—registration now open for the Borneo Marathon
The 5th Borneo International Marathon (BIM), organized by the Kota Kinabalu Running Club in Malaysia...
Taiwan’s Deer Capital: Nantou’s “Deer God Festival” Kicks Off on March 4
Nantou is the birthplace of Formosan sika deer (a native species), home to nearly 7,000 farmed deer—more than any other place in Taiwan (about 35.52%). To express gratitude for the economic benefits brought by the deer, the local community holds the “Deer God Festival” every year...
Jeju Leads Korea’s Cherry Blossom Season, Seoul to Bloom in Mid-April
After stashing away your ski gear and bidding farewell to the snow-covered winter, Korea will don a colorful new look to welcome travelers from around the globe. According to forecasts by the Korea Meteorological Administration, this year’s first cherry blossoms are expected to bloom around...
China Airlines teams up with hospitals across Taiwan to launch medical tourism packages for mainland Chinese travelers starting in April
In February, Lion Travel just partnered with Silks Place to launch a medical aesthetics and health check travel package. Today, China Airlines announced a collaboration with Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, and E-Da Hospital to launch Taiwan’s first premium medical and aesthetic travel products for mainland visitors starting in April...
2012 Spring Wave Music Festival Kicking off in Kenting on April 7th
The annual “Spring Wave Music Festival” is about to heat up again. It will take place on April 7th at the Spring Wave Stage in Kenting, Pingtung, featuring an impressive lineup including the new “Four Heavenly Kings” of music, JJ Lin; internet-beloved acoustic singer-songwriter DENG FU-RU; the new king of soul, Yang Zongwei...
Capture the Four Seasons of Hokkaido: A Leisurely 3-Day Trip in Sapporo
Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido developed relatively late, boasts well-planned streets, beautiful urban parks, unique cuisine, festivals, as well as areas popular with young shoppers. The city is also home to numerous historical sites and landmarks,...
Starting March 10, the "Pengwan Cross-Sea Bridge" opening show moves to 5 PM
The Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Administration under the Tourism Bureau announced: To align with extended daylight hours, the "Pengwan Cross-Sea Bridge" opening show, originally held at 4:30 PM on holidays, will be adjusted to 5:00 PM on holidays starting March 10...
Let Your Dreams Take Flight – Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival Seeks Creative LOGO
In 2011, Taitung County Government held its first “Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival,” inviting 17 hot air balloons from 7 countries and approximately 40 international experts in hot air balloons and related airspace fields to participate. The two-month-long event...
Cherry Blossom & Snow Walls in Northern Tohoku: Open Info & Free Giveaway for Limited Edition Goods
Spring is the perfect season for flower viewing, especially in Japan’s Northern Tohoku region—Aomori, Akita, Iwate, and Sendai—which boasts numerous top cherry blossom and floral spots, attracting travelers from both home and abroad. The online magazine “Ultimate Guide to Northern Tohoku” launches its spring edition, “Spring Flower Viewing Excursions,” which not only introduces popular sightseeing spots where you can admire blooming cherry blossoms in full glory but also includes a handy cherry blossom map for easy reference. Additionally, it covers hidden flower-viewing destinations that are lesser-known to Taiwanese travelers yet rival Hokkaido’s lavender fields, wisteria waterfalls, and azalea avenues.