Taiwan Talk: Forward Taiwan on Immigration (6/9-10/2014)
Listen Episode Description For many in Taiwan the prospect of increased immigration raises concerns of job loss for local workers. But there’s a flip side to that story as well and on this episode of Taiwan Talk we’ll be speaking to Forward Taiwan, an advocacy group that points out that foreign professionals also offer a...Continue reading
HereSay: Episode One (8/14/5)
Listen This is the inaugural addition of HereSay, a new show by ICRT featuring spoken word performances from right here in Taiwan. This edition of the show has been released online as a trial run, so we can get feedback from YOU! So give it a listen, and let us know what you think. You...Continue reading
6th Annual ICRT Bike Day in Taipei
More than 1,000 cyclists showed up on Saturday at Taipei’s Dadaocheng Wharf despite the threat of rain to attend ICRT’s first Bike Day of the year. Enrollment for one of the station’s most popular activities was filled in just a little over a week. ICRT’s General Manager Tim Berge kicked off the 16-kilometer bike ride...Continue reading
Love, Identity, and Clashing Cultures in “Zeelandia”
A new theatrical experience is coming to Taiwan in the form of an English-speaking musical set in the Dutch colonial period in Formosa history. “Zeelandia: Return to Formosa” centers around an unexpected romance that develops between a young Dutch army officer, and a young woman from the native Siraya tribe. I attended the “Zeelandia”...Continue reading
Taichung Comes Alive: Compass Food and Music Fest
Looking for a great way to spend your weekend? Then stop by Compass Magazine’s 11th Annual Taichung International Food & Music Festival. Partake in great food and beverages from nearly 50 of the best eateries Taichung has to offer. This is matched by 17 of the best original, live bands and performers from Central Taiwan....Continue reading
Indie Film Fest Opens in Taipei: 22 Feature Films and Much More at Urban Nomad Film Fest
Indie Film Fest Hits Taipei Screens In 2014, Taiwan’s upstart indie film fest host 22 feature film premiers, 50+ short films, and lots more fun! Opening on Friday, May 9, the Urban Nomad Film Fest continues to grow as Taiwan’s largest independent film festival, featuring 30 film programs, more than two dozen Taiwan film premiers,...Continue reading
Vertigo: Cutting Edge Australian Art Exhibit in Taipei
If you fancy yourself as an art lover then you should check out the Vertigo Art Exhibition! The exhibit features 10 of Australia’s top contemporary artists: Boe-lin Bastian, Cate Consandine, Simon Finn, Justine Khamara, Bonnie Lane, Kristin McIver, Kiron Robinson, Tania Smith, Kate Shaw and Alice Wormald. The show will have a dazzling array of...Continue reading
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