Taiwan is well known for its street shopping and day/night markets. More than just shopping for clothes, cosmetics or electronic items, you will discover the traditional local culture. The Yongle Market is one of the…
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Taiwanese Tea Ceremony at Wang Tea in Taipei
by Christine Nayagam March 16, 2017It’s your first time in the busy capital of Taiwan, Taipei ? Make sure you try the local tea. Wang tea is a traditional tea house. Its decor and artifacts…
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Taiwan Lantern Festival 2017 kicks off
by Christine Nayagam February 12, 2017Hosting the festival inauguration for the first time in its 28-year history, the south-western county of Yunlin displayed 3,000 lanterns on a plot of land spread over more than 50 hectares. “It is the biggest Lantern Festival ever in the history of Taiwan. This year, the theme celebrates the diverse cultures and beliefs of the island,”