Living in Taiwan

Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan

By Carrie on April 3, 2012

On April 4th, 2012, the often neglected hillside cemeteries and graveyards of Taiwan will become hives of activity as families prepare for Tomb Sweeping Day (Ching Ming Jie). Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan is a day for Taiwanese families show their love and respect for their ancestors by visiting their graves.

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Vote for Terry Chung in TLC’s Fun Taiwan Challenge!

By Carrie on May 11, 2011

Vote for Terry Chung in TLC’s Fun Taiwan Challenge. The Fun Taiwan Chellenge is a reality television game show that features contestants traveling throughout Taiwan to complete various challenges.

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Attention Book Lovers: Visit the Taiwan Book Festival on April 23-24, 2011 at Huashan Culture Park!

By Carrie on April 19, 2011

The Taiwan Book Festival is being held this Saturday and Sunday at Huashan Culture Park from the hours of 1pm-6pm. I will be giving a presentation on How to Setup a Successful Blog/Website and Monetize It at 1pm on Saturday at Table C.

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Taiwan Folk Religion: Guanjiang Shou – Gods’ Bodyguards

By Carrie on November 24, 2010

Guanjiang Shou: With their fiercely painted faces, protruding fangs and powerful, choreographed performances, Taiwan’s most popular traditional folk performing troupe never fail to attract onlookers.

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