Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
Monthly archive June, 2014
National Taiwan University of Arts Graduates' Short Film is "Out of Sight"

National Taiwan University of Arts Graduates’ Short Film is “Out of Sight”

A few years ago I stumbled upon a charming student film from three National Taiwan University of Arts graduates. And while this isn’t really new news, I still wanted to share with you how amazing this student short is. The animated short is about a sight impaired girl named Chico and her dog Gogo. Chico’s...Continue reading
Golden Melody Awards Spreads the Love

Golden Melody Awards Spreads the Love

There were many winners at the 25th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei on Saturday, but not many came away with multiple awards on a night when the honors were evenly distributed across artists and countries. Malaysian-Chinese singer and songwriter Penny Tai and Taiwanese singer-songwriter and record producer Jonathan Lee walked away with the biggest hauls...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Wages for foreign in-home caregivers (6/30-7/1/2014)

Taiwan Talk: Wages for foreign in-home caregivers (6/30-7/1/2014)

Listen Episode Description Recently the Ministry of Labor announced it was reviewing measures that would increase the salary for Taiwan’s more than 200,000 foreign born domestic workers and caregivers to the minimum wage and mandate they be given 8 hours of continuous rest every day. To help us understand the proposals and what they could...Continue reading
Jason Mraz's 4th Performance in Taiwan Scheduled at 25th Golden Melody Awards

Jason Mraz’s 4th Performance in Taiwan Scheduled at 25th Golden Melody Awards

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is in Taiwan for a performance at tomorrow’s 25th Golden Melody Awards ceremony in Taipei. Mraz, who is visiting Taiwan for the fourth time, is scheduled to perform at the awards, along with Los Angeles-based band Raining Jane and Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin. Among Mraz’s hit songs are “I’m Yours,” “I Won’t...Continue reading
Click for Cute (06/27/2014)

Click for Cute (06/27/2014)

Happy Friday, everyone! May your weekend be as bunderful as this guy’s!Continue reading
Taiwanese Singer-songwriter Jay Chou Announces New Album, Plans to Marry

Taiwanese Singer-songwriter Jay Chou Announces New Album, Plans to Marry

Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou says he will get married before his 36th birthday in January next year. Answering reporters’ questions about his marriage plans before a Golden Melody music lecture in Taipei, Chou said he is a “man of his word” and will “definitely” get married by January. Chou also revealed that he will release...Continue reading
Taiwanese Culinary Invention "Pudding Ramen" Featured in Los Angeles Times

Taiwanese Culinary Invention “Pudding Ramen” Featured in Los Angeles Times

A culinary mash-up called “Pudding Ramen” (布丁拉麵) has made headlines in the United States after it was featured in the Los Angeles Times. The sweet and savory invention – which is fast becoming a craze in here Taiwan – is made by stirring an egg pudding into a bowl of steaming hot instant noodles. Local food...Continue reading
Click for Cute (6/25/2014)

Click for Cute (6/25/2014)

I don’t understand a word the announcer is saying, but I only need to know a cat and a really fluffy bunny are best buds.Continue reading
New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu Pledges to Finish Second Term if Re-elected

New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu Pledges to Finish Second Term if Re-elected

New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu yesterday announced he will seek a second term in the November 29th local elections. Speaking to reporters, Chu vowed to finish his second four-year term if re-elected. Widely seen as a KMT presidential hopeful, Chu told reporters he remains committed to doing his job as mayor. The statement ends speculation...Continue reading
Click for Cute (06/23/2014)

Click for Cute (06/23/2014)

Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s a little video to help get you started with the new workweek. I get excited about food too, but I try to be more reserved about it *nod*Continue reading
National Palace Museum Exhibition to Proceed in Tokyo Despite Poster Naming Controversy

National Palace Museum Exhibition to Proceed in Tokyo Despite Poster Naming Controversy

An exhibition of artifacts from the National Palace Museum’s collection will open tomorrow in Tokyo as planned, after the Tokyo National Museum met demands to remove or replace all posters and advertising materials not listing the full name of the Taipei institution. Speaking to reporters earlier this morning before boarding a flight for Japan, National...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: The American Innovation Center in Taiwan (6/23-24/14)

Taiwan Talk: The American Innovation Center in Taiwan (6/23-24/14)

Listen Episode Description Earlier this year the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Design Center partnered up to launch the American Innovation Center in downtown Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. The Center offers access to design equipment like scanners and 3D printers along with lectures, workshops, and DIY activities, all of which are...Continue reading