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Topics Archive 2008

Vol.38- No.6

Sponsor: General Mills Taiwan

Culture: The Wild World of Worship

Temples for well-known deities like Mazu are common in Taiwan. But further afield, you’ll find religious practices centered around much more obscure (and stranger) figures. Cigarettes for a dog, anybody? STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARK CALTONHILL
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Taipei Area: Colonial-era Japanese Buildings Project European Style

Taipei’s architecture may not be world-renowned, but the grand buildings of the Japanese Imperial period provide the city with a touch of grace and magnificence. BY PHILIP LIU
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Taipei Area: The Edge of Taipei, One Step at a Time

In Taipei, walking from Point A to Point B can feel like struggling across an obstacle course. What happens when one man attempts to circumnavigate the entire metropolis on foot? STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARK CALTONHILL
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Around the Island: Gueishan Dao – Small Island, Big Reputation

Access is limited, but this imposing island just off the coast of Yilan appeals to both nature lovers and those interested in a smattering of Taiwan history. STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARK CALTONHILL
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Advertorial: Häagen-Dazs

Did you know that premium-brand ice cream Häagen-Dazs® was created in a New York City living room in 1961? The exotic Scandinavian-sounding name caught consumers’ attention, but what really won the public’s loyalty was the Häagen-Dazs® quality achieved by using only the finest and purest ingredients. Although the ice cream may have roots in Manhattan, founder Reuben Mattus followed old-world traditions of craftsmanship and insisted on producing the creamiest and tastiest confection possible. Gourmet shops throughout the East Coast started stocking the product.