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Hello Kitty Pink Limited Edition – Collect the Sony Digital Camcorder Now
The Hello Kitty limited edition digital camcorder launched on Mother’s Day Eve with only 101 sets available has once again sparked a global Hello Kitty craze. Sony Handycam has introduced...
Ride an iron horse, admire the tung blossoms – head to the New Taipei Hakka Cultural Park on May 12
The 2012 New Taipei <unclear> event <unclear> invites visitors to enjoy folk performances, photography, cycling, and immerse themselves in Hakka cultural parks and other charming spots around the region. One of the highlights is the "Low-carbon Hakka Adventure" activity, which takes place in...
Restoring ruins to their former glory: Bangkok’s royal ancient temple wins UNESCO merit award
The list of winners for the 2011 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage was announced, with three projects from Thailand receiving either the Award of Merit or Honourable Mention. Among them, the scripture hall of Bangkok’s Thepthidaram W...
Hakka Tung Blossom Festival App Reports Bloom Conditions in Real Time – Play the Game & Win Big Prizes
The “2012 Hakka Tung Blossom Festival” kicks off today and runs through May 20. This Taiwanese tourism festival, which has attracted 6.48 million visitors, generated NT$23.1 billion in total revenue, and achieved a satisfaction rate of 97.98% since its 99th edition...
Summer Cool Favorite: COLD STONE’s 5th Anniversary Big Ice Cream Experience
As the weather gets hotter, can the overwhelming heat make you crave all kinds of frozen treats? COLD STONE has launched two new flavors, “Hospitably Delicious” and “Joyful Beat,” to let...
Giant Installation Art Creates a Stunning Butterfly Spectacle – MGM MACAU’s Flutter of Butterflies Pavilion Makes Its Debut in May
Aside from entertainment, the Ruins of St. Paul’s, and milk custard, visitors to Macau will now be able to admire the graceful sight of over a hundred butterfly species fluttering about. The first-ever large-scale butterfly ecology exhibition in Macau, “Flutter of Butterflies at MGM MACAU,” will...
Open Registration for "Over 35 Beautiful Moms" Selection
Taipei Expo Park is celebrating the upcoming Mother’s Day in May by hosting the “2012 Blossoming Beautiful Moms Selection.” Registration is open from now until May 2. All women aged 35 and above who are mothers...
Private hidden gems with guided tours — A complete guide to firefly-watching events across Taiwan
From March to June each year, in addition to the April snow-like period of the tung blossom season, various cities and counties have launched firefly-watching tours and package itineraries, allowing the public to experience a rare night of fireflies during the transition from spring to summer. Among them, New Taipei City’s...
April 28 Kids' Fun Market – Open registration for Flower Fairy Cosplay and DIY Magic Masks
To catch the tail end of children's joyful April, on Saturday, April 28, the grand finale event — “Pink Happy ‘Kids' Fun Market’” — will be held at the Corridor Plaza in the Yuanshan area of the Taipei Expo Park.
Collect 2012 Smiling Faces of Taipei – Say “Cheese!” with Our Beautiful Reporters!
To authentically capture the various joyful smiles and beautiful expressions of Taipei citizens in their urban lives, the Expo Taipei Pavilion has specially dispatched six sweet-smiling, smiling beauties as special reporters. From April 28 to May 12 on weekends, they will appear...
Incheon Airport, 2012's World's Best Airport, Opens First LV Duty-Free Store
The UK's highly authoritative service research organization SKYTRAX announced the 2012 "World's Best Airport" award in Vienna on the 20th, with South Korea's Incheon International Airport taking the top spot, knocking last year's champion Hong Kong International Airport off the throne...
Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival - Hugo and Nini Draw Huge Crowds
The "2012 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival" will be held from May 5 to June 24 at Fulong Beach. The event will feature 44 sand sculptures created by 36 world-renowned "sand artists" from 8 countries. Currently, the sculpture of "Jeremy Lin"...
The first Tokyo Disneyland painted train car — selected to appear on Taipei’s Banqiao Line
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea today announced their brand-new attractions for the 2012 summer season in Taiwan — “Goofy’s Paint & Play House” and “Toy Story Mania Madness.” In the former, visitors can help Goofy paint in a world of vibrant virtual colors...
Huang Xiaobo and Yoga Lin to Take the Stage Tomorrow; Shuttle Buses to Ease Crowd Flow at Mountain City Concert
Currently in the peak season for enjoying the tung blossoms, Miaoli County’s “2012 Spring Tour of Mountain City – A Nonstop Lineup of Performances” cultural event will be held from April 27–28 and May 5–6, following the event on the 14th. It is expected to attract over 40,000 visitors each day...
Attend weddings, enjoy concerts, and snap photos for cash prizes at the Miaoli Tung Blossom Festival
Taiwan’s famous tung blossom destination—Miaoli—is set to host the “2012 Miaoli Hakka Tung Blossom Festival” from April 29 to May 20. During the event, various towns in Miaoli including Tongluo, Sanyi, Toufen, Zaobridge, Gongguan, Tongxiao, Zhuolan, and Nanzhuang will roll out a series of themed activities such as music, photography, dance, nature experiences, hands-on workshops, and sports. The opening concert on April 29 will be combined with a “Hundred People Tea Banquet,” featuring tea ceremonies set up under the tung blossom trees where visitors can watch tea masters perform, enjoy the blossoms and tea, and listen to performances by singers Peng Chia-hui, Guan Lingzhi, and Dai Shiyao.
Luxury travel is booming — Shanghai to host luxury travel expo on June 4
Around the world, especially in the luxury travel market, travelers are constantly seeking new, exciting, and unique experiences. As the Asia International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) puts it, the ultimate travel experience comes from impeccable service and genuine value. This year, ILTM will take place from June 4 to 7 in Shanghai, where various companies will unveil their latest offerings in luxury travel.
The First Southern Fujian Cultural Festival: Weaving Nanyang Cultural Sentiments Through Films and Cuisine
Is Malaysia’s Bak Kut Teh part of Southern Fujian culture? And how are Taiwan’s god-carrying palanquin and Kinmen’s god-carrying sedan chair, both rooted in Southern Fujian culture, yet different from each other? The first World Southern Fujian Cultural Festival will be held from April 28 to May 4,...
A Romantic Feast with Premium Soup to Reward Mom for Her Year of Hard Work
Where should you take Mom this Mother’s Day? Start by winning her taste buds with creative cuisine that blends wellness and flavor, then enjoy a relaxing outdoor hot spring spa chat together to strengthen your bond while keeping her skin glowing. Plus...
Iconic Taiwanese Drama Shops Grand Gathering – 4/28 Taipei City Hall Plaza Brings Together Taiwan’s Best
Want to try the cupcake that Yu Sheng gave his leading lady as a love token in the idol drama “Love, Now”? Or get hands-on with the makeup brushes that Lan Cheng-long played with in the movie “Pinku Pinku Lovers”? Or perhaps sample the rich pumpkin cheese cake made at Sheng Guang Fruit Shop, the filming location of “The Soul of Bread”? This Saturday and Sunday (4/28 and 4/29), the grand “Tribute to the Countryside – Taipei Carnival” event will take over Taipei City Hall Plaza with a full street closure, featuring products from over 20 famous film and idol drama shops... including the San Tai Zi dolls from the movie “Koani”, “Miss No Good”, “The Fierce Wife”......
Invite Moms to Hike Green Trails in New Taipei – Join Other Moms to Admire the Tung Blossoms
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Besides treating your hardworking mom to a delicious meal, heading outdoors for a nature walk is also a great idea. The New Taipei City Government has launched five hiking trails, among which Shuangxi’s Hupao Pond has received high praise from nature observation writer Liu Kexiang...