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Taiwan Culture - Martial Arts' Deep-seated Cultural Role |
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Martial Arts' Deep-seated Cultural Role
Whether they are seeking exercise, spiritual refinement, or a means of self-defense, practitioners continue to be both numerous and highly dedicated.
story and photos BY MARK CALTONHILL
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Taiwanese Opera ? Going Strong after a Hundred Years |
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Taiwanese Opera - Going Strong after a Hundred Years
Amateurish performances are sometimes still seen outside a temple on festival days, but viewing one of Taiwan's two professional troupes is highly recommended.
story BY STEVEN CROOK
photos by Richard Matheson
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Picking a Name, Making a Chop |
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Picking a Name, Making a Chop
For foreigners residing in Taiwan, it is extremely helpful to have a name in Chinese characters and a chop to take the place of a signature on official documents.
story and photos BY MARK CALTONHILL
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Around Taipei: XinYi Chic - Taipei's New Hub for Shopping and Entertainment |
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XinYi Chic - Taipei's New Hub for Shopping and Entertainment
Once it was mainly a munitions depot. Now it is home to the world's tallest building and a heavy concentration of department stores, restaurants, and nightspots.
BY STEPHANIE POON
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228 Peace Park: Repository of History |
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228 Peace Park: Repository of History
Besides housing two museums, this oasis of tranquility in downtown Taipei is used by martial arts enthusiasts, bird and squirrel feeders, ballroom dancers, and many others.
story and photos BY MARK CALTONHILL
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