Wow! Taiwan: Matsu Tern-Watching Tour
Come check out the Matsu Islands! Enjoy bird watching, amazing ocean views and historical architecture. In addition to bird-watching excursions, enjoy Beigan’s Mt. Da’ao, Qinbi Village, an amazing ocean view and historical architecture. Listen Photo via Event TaiwanContinue reading
Innovating Taiwan: Agricultural Minister Chen Bao-ji
For the fourth episode of Innovating Taiwan, I spoke with the Minister of Agriculture Chen Bao-ji about the state of Taiwan’s agricultural industry as well as the role of innovation in one of the island’s most traditional industries. Listen Continue reading
A Crispy Review: Chef
**Spoiler Alert!!!** Last night I went to the preview showing of Chef. Truthfully I hadn’t heard anything about the film prior to the screening, so I was a bit worried as to whether or not it would be worth watching. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The story follows Carl Casper (Jon Favreau), a well renowned...Continue reading
2014 CNEX Taipei Documentary Film Festival
Movie goers and documentary aficionados, the CNEX Taipei Documentary Film Festival is coming soon! This year’s theme is titled “Dissolution & Restoration of Love” and many of the films featured show touching stories about hardship and love. Some of the films featured this year are: Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory – A...Continue reading
ICRT Battle of the Bands Meet the Judges: Zhong Chenhu of Team Ear Music
Zhong Chenhu, finals judge for ICRT’s Battle of the Bands, knows a thing or two about success in the music biz. Chenhu, or Tiger, graduated from Tamkang University’s Department of Banking and Finance. He founded Team Ear Music studio in 2005, and is currently its general manager. The studio’s core value, is to “give...Continue reading
ICRT Prepares to Rock the Station’s Eighth Annual Battle of the Bands
Six of the island’s best emerging local bands will compete this Saturday at International Community Radio Taipei’s eighth annual Battle of the Bands for the chance to be crowned champion by some of the most influential names in the music industry. The event, held at the Taipei New Horizon between 3 and 7 p.m., showcases...Continue reading
Taitung Farmer Reproduces Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree
A local farmer has successfully propagated three plants from the famous “Takeshi Kaneshiro tree” in Chihshang Township in Taitung County, which was uprooted during a storm earlier this year. The seven meter tall tree became a landmark after featuring in a 2013 campaign by EVA Airways that showed Taiwan-Japanese movie star Takeshi Kaneshiro sitting under...Continue reading
Quiznos Brings Toasted Subs to Taipei with Trial Run
American toasted submarine sandwich brand Quiznos has opened its flagship store in a 10 day trial run. The flagship store falls on the first floor of ATT 4 Fun in Taipei City’s Xinyi District and will offer six, nine and 12 inched subs with meals ranging between NT$135 and NT$150. During the trial period, the...Continue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Kinmen Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gambling Festival
Hosted by the Kinmen County government, the Kinmen Mid-Autumn Moon-cake Gambling Festival features gambling for moon-cakes, a dice game with mooncakes as prizes. Don’t miss out on the Mid-Autumn Festival activities and fun in Kinmen from August 9 to September 9! Listen Photo via Event TaiwanContinue reading
Taipei Fringe Festival Begins
The 7th Taipei Fringe Festival kicked off this past weekend, marking the beginning of more than 500 different performances taking place around the city through mid-September. The Taipei Culture Foundation, which organized the event, says a total of 130 groups from Taiwan and abroad will stage 543 performances including theater, dance, music, comedy and acrobatics....Continue reading
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