Bon Jovi ‘Brokenhearted’, Hopes to Return Next Year
Jon Bon Jovi apologized to his fans on Tuesday for the cancellation of two concerts in Taipei — saying the band members were heartbroken and hope to return to the island to perform next year. Speaking to reporters at Taipei Songshan Airport prior to leaving for Abu Dhabi, the singer said he and his band...Continue reading
Electric Bikes to be Banned from Taipei Sidewalks and Bike Lanes
Electric bicycles are to be banned from sidewalks and cycle lanes in Taipei beginning October 1st. According to the city’s Department of Transportation, the move is due to the their relatively high speeds compared with traditional bicycles. Electric bicycle riders will have to use slow traffic lanes or stay on the right side of roads...Continue reading
Divers Clear Nets from Coral in Penghu County
More than 20 hobby divers from Penghu, Taoyuan in northern Taiwan and Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan joined an operation initiated by eco-group “Island 77” Monday to clear fishing nets on the ocean bottom around the Penghu islands in order to save the habitat for coral reefs. Island 77 founder Yeh Sheng-hung said that bottom trawling...Continue reading
Hold the Moon in the Palm of Your Hands With Luna
Look up in the night sky and you’ll see a familiar face–the moon. With Luna, you can now bring the moon into your living room, bedroom or any place you wish! Taiwanese-based design firm ACORN Studio specializes in unique home decor. Their recent project, Luna, has been one of the biggest buzzes of the week...Continue reading
Fair Weather Expected in Center and South for Mid-Autumn Festival
The Central Weather Bureau says fair weather can be expected in the center and south for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. According to to the weather bureau, clear skies that should be ideal for moon-gazing can be expected for the September 27-th holiday. However, residents in northern and eastern parts of the island might not be...Continue reading
Taiwanese Opera Troupe Performs in North America
Taiwanese opera troupe Ming Hwa Yuan Arts and Cultural Group gave its first performance in Los Angeles on Saturday to an audience of over 1,000. Ming Hwa Yuan performed two pieces — “Lovebird Spears” and “General of the Empire”– during its show at the East Los Angeles College. Established in 1929, Ming Hwa Yuan blends...Continue reading
Running Wild at the New Balance Happy Zoo Run
The Taipei Zoo will see more than just its resident animals running wild this weekend, for the New Balance Happy Zoo Run. The run, now in its sixth year, offers the unique experience of seeing zoo animals early in the morning, before the zoo usually opens to the public. This Sunday, the 4km run will...Continue reading
NASA Exhibition Coming to Taiwan
The NASA — A Human Adventure exhibition will be held in Taiwan in May 2016 to present 300 space objects, including moon landers and equipment used during the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. Taiwan is the eighth stop of the exhibition around the world and the fourth in Asia. The show is expected to be...Continue reading
Maroon 5 Kicks Off Back-to-back Taipei Concerts
American pop rock band Maroon 5 sent 18,000 fans at a Taipei concert into a frenzy last night by reeling out 17 hits, including “One More Night” and “This Love.” The six-member band kicked off their 80-minute concert at the Taipei World Trade Center with “Animals,” amid sounds of wolf growls. It will hold another...Continue reading
Does Your Star Sign Make You More Likely to Break Traffic Laws?
Does your zodiac sign make you more likely to break traffic laws? According to the Taipei Times….. Numbers from the Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office show that Scorpios and Capricorns were at the top of the list of traffic offenders in the capital. Of a total of 13,923 red light-running scooter riders, 9.2 percent were Scorpios, and...Continue reading
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