Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan
To non-Asians, Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan may seem strange, but it is a highly important tradition in Chinese culture. Elders and ancestors are of […]
Cross-Cultural
Chinese New Year in Taiwan
When is the Chinese New Year? The Chinese New Year in Taiwan usually falls in February – this year it is February 12, and this […]
What is Mid-Autumn Festival?
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival and what to do? Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as “Zhong Qiu Jie”, Lantern festival, or Moon Festival is the […]
Ghost Month Explained
It’s that time of the year, when hungry ghosts once again make their appearance in Taiwan. Each year, they leave the land of the dead […]
Lost Treasures: Taiwan’s Atayal Facial Tattoos
Are Taiwan’s facial tattoos still taboo? By Sylvia Dean Under a clear mountain sky, an Atayal boy of twelve years prepares to transition into manhood […]
The Indian Festival Season is Here
By Priya and Lajwanti Purswaney For Indians around the world, October heralds the start of the festival season. Hindus follow the lunar calendar, and although […]
It’s a Slippery Slope to Going Native
By Jim Klar No matter how actively you choose to assimilate, arriving in Taiwan is the start of a journey from cultural and physical chaos […]
Spotlight on Auction Item: Mystery Picnic from Willie’s Deli
SPOTLIGHT ON AUCTION ITEM: Mystery Picnic with Lunch from Willie’s Deli and Private Driver A driver with an Audi convertible will pick you up and […]
Newcomer Orientation
Kick start your stay in Taiwan by attending The Center’s 1.5 day Newcomer Orientation on Thursday September 22nd and Friday September 23rd. Registration required, sign […]
Building bridges and creating community through art and music
Art, in essence, is a community endeavor. It provides a vital connection to others by reminding us of our shared humanity. Through art we […]