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Wake Up on the Morning Shift with Newsman Keith Menconi!

Wake Up on the Morning Shift with Newsman Keith Menconi!

Tough start to the morning? The news crew is with you! Get a dose of pep in your step with this little ditty, recorded at 5am from Newsman Keith Menconi!  Continue reading
HereSay Episode 2: Coming Home

HereSay Episode 2: Coming Home

Listen This episode features four stories told throughout the year at Taipei Story Slam, all on the theme “coming home.” It broadcast November 13th, but you can still download the full episode here, or stream it on iTunes. We’re going to be running a new hour long episode of HereSay every Thursday night at 9...Continue reading
HereSay Episode 1: On Thin Ice

HereSay Episode 1: On Thin Ice

Listen This episode features four stories told during the Taipei Story Slam event in May, all on the theme “on thin ice.” We aired this one November 6th. We’re going to be running a new hour long program every Thursday night at 9 PM this November. Episode two will air November 13th; the theme next...Continue reading
ICRT-ECCT November 2014 local elections roundtable airs on ICRT Tuesday Nov. 4 at 9pm

ICRT-ECCT November 2014 local elections roundtable airs on ICRT Tuesday Nov. 4 at 9pm

International Community Radio Taipei in conjunction with the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan last week hosted a panel of high profile experts from across the political spectrum for a preview of the upcoming local elections, to be held on Saturday November 29, 2014. The roundtable discussion aired on ICRT FM100 this Tuesday November 4, 2014...Continue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Taiwan Hot Spring & Fine-Cuisine Carnival

Wow! Taiwan: Taiwan Hot Spring & Fine-Cuisine Carnival

In 2007, the Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communication launched the “Taiwan Hot Spring Fine-Cuisine Carnival.” This event takes center stage throughout Taiwan at the same time each year, with one of Taiwan’s 17 thermal spring areas chosen as the year’s kick-off location. Tourists can soak up the thermal spring and receive discounts on...Continue reading
English in the News: Shrug off

English in the News: Shrug off

shrug off 聳聳肩,表示不在乎 to act as if something were unimportant or not a problem Example: She just shrugs off the pain and gets on with the job. 她不理會疼痛,繼續工作. Investors are familiar with Amazon’s quarterly routine: posting huge sales numbers with little or no profit. But they are not shrugging off the loss this quarter. 投資人對亞馬遜公司的每季財報很熟悉,它都呈現極高的銷售額,利潤卻很少,甚至沒有....Continue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Yunlin International Puppets Arts Festival

Wow! Taiwan: Yunlin International Puppets Arts Festival

The Yunlin International Puppet Arts Festival was founded in 1999, making Yunlin the hometown of puppets in Taiwan. Festival activities involve performances by international puppet teams, puppet exhibitions and installations and puppetry lessons. The festival will run from October 3 to 12. Listen   Image via Event TaiwanContinue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Love in Alishan – Wedding under the Sacred Tree

Wow! Taiwan: Love in Alishan – Wedding under the Sacred Tree

Come experience the beauty of Alishan forest and Alishan Forest Railway. Join the “Love in Alishan ─ Wedding under the Sacred Tree” event from September 30 to October 2, and give your blessings to the lucky couples! Listen   Image via Event TaiwanContinue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Sanyi International Woodcarving Art Festival

Wow! Taiwan: Sanyi International Woodcarving Art Festival

Sanyi Township began organizing the International Woodcarving Art Festival in 2001. The festival features a variety of activities as well as “static” exhibitions of the wood sculptures and “moving” performances. There are also several DIY activities and wood games. The Sanyi International Woodcarving Art Festival will run from September 27 to October 12. Listen   Image...Continue reading
DJ Joey C in a Rubbish Bin

DJ Joey C in a Rubbish Bin

DJ Joey C thought he could surprise newscaster Eric Gau by hiding in an inverted rubbish bin. He thought wrong.  Continue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Matsu Tern-Watching Tour

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
ICRT Battle of the Bands Meet the Judges: Zhong Chenhu of Team Ear Music

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