Community and Grief
Recently, shock waves spread across Taiwan as details emerged about the death of a young child riding her bicycle in the Taipei suburb of Neihu. […]
Centered on Taipei
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 […]
Shibadongtian 十八洞天
Ever wondered where Maokong (貓空), that ever-popular hillside area of tea gardens on the southern edge of Taipei where everyone goes to drink tea, […]
Taking a Closer Look at the Process of Counseling
What is counseling? Counseling is both a process and a journey. It’s a working relationship between two (sometimes more) people who work to make […]
Nature and Mental Health
Do you enjoy being out in nature? Have birdsongs or the changing colors of fall ever brought a smile to your face? Do you sometimes […]
February 2016 COT Cover
The writing of spring poems or couplets for Chinese New Year is an ancient custom. Traditional couplets are handwritten with a brush and ink and […]
December/January Cover Photo
Elephant Mountain is the most famous of the Four Beast Mountains nearby Taipei. It is a popular hiking and photo spot for taking panorama shots […]
November Cover Photo
Richard Saunders is somewhat of a legend around Taiwan. He is known for his exceptional guide books, his photography and for leading exciting and interesting […]
TAIWAN IS A PARADISE for SEAFOOD LOVERS
TAIWAN IS A PARADISE for SEAFOOD LOVERS Text: Ivy Chen The island of Taiwan is surrounded by the ocean, which is abundant in wild […]
October Cover Photo
Patrick Lee is a contemporary Taiwanese artist based in Taipei, Taiwan. His works are in multi-media on canvas or wood panels with mixes of applied […]