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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
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
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
Wow! Taiwan: Kinmen Mid-Autumn Mooncake Gambling Festival

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
Wow! Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival

Wow! Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival

Come take a dip and check out the Sun Moon Lake International Swimming Carnival on August 31st. Swimmers from around Taiwan and abroad gather at Zhaowu wharf to participate in the 3,000 meter course in one of the world’s most famous swimming competitions. Listen Photo via Crystal QuimbyContinue reading
Behind the Radio: Wow! Taiwan

Behind the Radio: Wow! Taiwan

Here at ICRT we make a lot of our own content. The production team is made up of four awesome people. Well, maybe I’m not that awesome, but the rest are! As some of you know, I’m the English copywriter and that means I write a lot of the English commercials and special programs. As...Continue reading
Wow! Taiwan: Taiwan Culinary Exhibition

Wow! Taiwan: Taiwan Culinary Exhibition

The Taiwan International Culinary Exhibition is Taiwan’s biggest food festival. It runs from August 15th through 18th at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. Listen  Continue reading