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Top 10 Must-Experience Highlights of Ever-Changing Northern Europe: Theme Parks, Polar Regions & Fjords
Due to its high latitude, parts of Northern Europe—such as fjords and glaciers—are not very suitable for habitation, but they are fantastic destinations for sightseeing. Rare natural wonders from around the world can all be admired here via alpine trains or cruise ships. ...
Return of Paiwan Cultural Artifacts on Display; Flag from the Mudan Incident Draws Attention
The National Taiwan Museum houses 28 ancient artifacts from the Taroko (Takubuwa) Tribe of the Paiwan people, along with 17 locally collected artifacts from Shishi Township. From now until March 30, 2013, they are being exhibited for the first time at the Shishi Township Cultural Artifacts Exhibition Hall in Pingtung County. This exhibition titled...
Ride the Most Scenic Bike Path: Sun Moon Lake Bike Day with Daily Registration Limits
The beautiful mountains and waters of Sun Moon Lake are a renowned domestic tourist attraction. In 2012, the Sun Moon Lake lakeside cycling route was voted one of the world’s top ten most beautiful bike paths by CNNGO, a travel lifestyle website under CNN.
Time-traveling Silk Road revived: Asia-Pacific Arts Festival invites performances from multiple countries
The 11th Asia-Pacific Traditional Arts Festival kicks off today at the Yilan National Center for Traditional Arts, themed “Time-Traveling FUN Silk Road” this year, venturing toward Central and West Asian regions. Spanning nine days, the festival invites...
Sleep with your Hello Kitty night light!Stay home and have fun with the Garfield Pinball Machine
Sanrio makes Tokyu Hands adorable!Tokyu Hands DIY Space collaborates for the first time, teaming up with Sanrio’s top cute characters—HELLO KITTY and Gudetama—to launch the cutest woodworking class ever...
Fortune-drawing rice noodles: Hsinchu Rice Noodles & Meatball Festival to waft aromas on Oct. 20
The Hsinchu region, nationally renowned for its rice noodles and meatballs, will hold the 2012 Hsinchu Rice Noodles & Meatball Festival on October 20 and 21 at the Confucius Temple in Hsinchu City. On the day of the event, in addition to over sixty food stalls, there will also be the first-ever...
Reenacting Liao Tianding’s Heroic Deeds – Tamsui Mobile Theater Opens on October 20
The upcoming 4th New Taipei City International Environmental Art Festival will take place in the Tamsui area from October 13 to 21, featuring events such as an art street parade, environmental theater, and international performances. Some participating groups in the art street parade...
Warriors Return in Triumph After Headhunting – The Sanxia Museum Revives Indigenous Ceremonies
Taiwan’s indigenous cultures are rich and diverse. Through the passage of generations, they have passed down myths, legends, and beliefs about their origins via songs, dances, and rituals. The Sanxia Museum in New Taipei City is currently...
MSPC 2012 A/W New Collection Showcase & Sale x The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?
Dubbed the "King of Bags in Japan" by numerous media outlets, MSPC (master-piece) held “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? ...
Hello Kitty Lounge Stuns as Taoyuan Airport Named Among World’s Top 10 Friendliest Airports
Taoyuan Airport has been selected by travel website Amadeus as one of the world’s top 10 friendliest airports. The friendliest facility at Taoyuan International Airport is the Hello Kitty–themed lounge at Gate C3 in Terminal 2...
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The YunTai Tribe, a disaster-stricken area, sees ancestral artifacts of the Rukai tribe chief displayed in Taipei
The arrival of the cloud era symbolizes the ever-evolving advancement of technology; the existence of the YunTai Tribe, however, represents the millennia-old traditional culture of Taiwan. You may have already experienced the cloud era—so what about the YunTai Tribe? The A Li Tribe is the most remote ancient Rukai settlement in Wutai Township, Pingtung County. Known as the tribe in the clouds, it still preserves the traditional social systems and ceremonial rituals of the Rukai people, who coexist peacefully with the natural environment and ecological species through conservation efforts. In 2009, Typhoon Morakot brought torrential rains that severely devastated Rukai communities, with the A Li Tribe being among the hardest-hit disaster zones. The tribe’s residents have since relocated from their ancestral homeland, but the chief’s artifacts from the YunTai Tribe have made their way to Taipei. To catch a glimpse of the YunTai Tribe, the Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines is currently hosting a special exhibition titled “Chief Artifacts of the A Li Tribe of the Western Rukai Group,” which will run until January 5, 2013.
Macau Travel APP: All-in-One Access to Festivals & Events
Macau’s rich Portuguese charm and exciting festive events always attract visitors from around the world. The 15th Macau Lusofonia Festival will take place from October 19 to 21 at Coloane’s Taipa Grande Vista, with a three-day...
Creating Your Dream Wedding: Nagoya Hotel Builds an Aurora Chapel
Want to have an aurora wedding in a romantic chapel? In Japan, a hotel operator has combined the two by building an aurora chapel inside the hotel, making the perfect wedding dream come true. The newly opened chapel at Nagoya Tokyu Hotel in September...
Renowned American producer joins Taiwan’s "Unaging Riders" in chasing dreams
Remember those Taiwanese "Unaging Riders," with an average age of 81, who traveled around the island on motorcycles? Their youthful spirit touched the hearts of people in Taiwan and also moved Peter Starr, a well-known American motorcycle magazine (Motorcyclist)...
Confirmed!Japan to impose an "outbound tax" on all travelers starting 2019
Japan’s National Tourism Organization and Ministry of Finance recently announced the introduction of an "outbound tax." The levy will apply to both Japanese nationals and foreign travelers, with an estimated charge of 1,000 yen per person for anyone departing Japan starting from 2019.
Guardians Arrive in Chengdu for Training, Adorable Panda Cubs Greet Visitors
Sixteen finalists from around the world flew to Chengdu last weekend to begin an intensive training program on panda conservation, including Hong Lei from Taiwan, who finally got up close with seven panda cubs born at the panda base in 2012...
The Ryukyu King Welcoming Festival kicks off on November 2 with a fleet of over 40 fishing boats parading around the island
Following the successful conclusion of the Donglong Temple King Welcoming Peace Festival in Pingtung in 2012, the Sanlong Temple King Welcoming Peace Festival in Ryukyu Township will commence next, taking place from November 2 to November 8. Although the rituals of welcoming the King are largely similar...
Ke Si-jie’s Human Body Photography “Eden Paradise” Premiered at Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
At over 83 years of age, Ke Si-jie completed his latest series “Eden Paradise” last year during a trip to Australia. The series captures the genuine familial affection or romantic love between lovers as nude figures interact with nature. It will be unveiled for the first time from tomorrow (the 17th)...
Visit Fishing Villages & Savor Autumn Delights: A One-Day Trip to the Hometown of Wanli Crabs
Taiwan’s largest crab-producing region—Wanli District in New Taipei City—is famed for its well-known “Wanli Crabs.” The area accounts for 80% of the island’s total crab catch annually, with flower crabs, three-spot crabs, and stone crabs being the most prominent. Each...