Golden Melody Awards Spreads the Love
There were many winners at the 25th Golden Melody Awards in Taipei on Saturday, but not many came away with multiple awards on a night when the honors were evenly distributed across artists and countries. Malaysian-Chinese singer and songwriter Penny Tai and Taiwanese singer-songwriter and record producer Jonathan Lee walked away with the biggest hauls...Continue reading
Taiwanese Culinary Invention “Pudding Ramen” Featured in Los Angeles Times
A culinary mash-up called “Pudding Ramen” (布丁拉麵) has made headlines in the United States after it was featured in the Los Angeles Times. The sweet and savory invention – which is fast becoming a craze in here Taiwan – is made by stirring an egg pudding into a bowl of steaming hot instant noodles. Local food...Continue reading
Taiwan’s Little Su Wins the 2014 iPhone Photography Awards
The 8th Annual iPhone Photography Awards announced their winners today, and New Taipei City resident Little Su took home first place in the sunset category! Congratulations! This year there were 54 iPhone photographers from 17 countries: Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom,...Continue reading
Review: The Adventure Time Finn and Jake Exhibition
Yesterday my fellow colleague, newscaster Eric Gau, and I went to the Adventure Time Finn and Jake Exhibition at the National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) which I mentioned in a previous post. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this exhibition, but given the fact that a few months ago I went to...Continue reading
Adventure Time Exhibition Opens in Taiwan
If you haven’t heard of Adventure Time by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock or haven’t watched TV for awhile. It’s one of the hottest cartoons right now, and I happen to be a huge fan of the show since its debut on the Cartoon Network in 2010. It’s loved by children and...Continue reading
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
Pow! Wow! Taiwan Mural Festival is Taking Over Taipei
Street art is taking over Taipei City starting May 28th! Pow!Wow! started four years ago on the island of Oahu and for the first time ever it’s being brought to Taiwan. Come check out international artists such as Pow!Wow! founder, Jasper Wong, as well as Madsteez and Aaron De La Cruz. Local Taiwanese artists such...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
Loving Vincent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3LSfvcmrf0 It’s hard to believe that one of the most famous painters in the world died as a penniless, unknown artist who only sold one painting in his entire life. However, today he’s known worldwide and perhaps as one of the best painters. Vincent Van Gogh happens to be one of my favorite artists and...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
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