Yangmingshan Flower Festival Has Begun 陽明山花季開始
The 2018 Yangmingshan Flower Festival has opened with a traditional dragon and lion dance. The theme of this year’s festival is “Cherry Lion.” Taipei’s Department of Information and Tourism says visitors will be able to see various types of cherry blossoms, including Taiwan Cherry and classic cherry trees. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-zhe braved the cold...Continue reading
Oscar Awards Ceremony 2018 奧斯卡頒獎典禮
One year after the biggest mistake in Oscars history where La La Land was wrongly named the Best Picture winner, viewers are expecting to see some biting political satire during the Academy Awards ceremony this time around. Slated for Monday morning Taipei time, the ceremony will be hosted by American TV talk show host Jimmy...Continue reading
ICRT DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive
Animal lovers can ring in the Year of the Dog with like-minded stars at ICRT’s DoGnation Pop-up Charity Drive. This Sunday at Taipei’s Xinyi District, singers Rose Liu, and Wang Dawen, as well as ICRT DJs Joey C. and Stevie G are joining forces to raise money in support of local animal shelter the PACK...Continue reading
Carnaval Taipei to Spice Up the Weekend
Those needing a pick-me-up after this week’s cold and rainy weather should check out Carnaval Taipei. Organized by Latino Taiwan and ICRT, the Saturday event at the Taipei Flora Expo Park is the largest Latinoamerican and Carribean festival in Taiwan. Visitors can sip gourmet coffee and sample authentic cuisine, or taste international award-winning chocolate from...Continue reading
Celebs Send Love to Hualien
As rescue and recovery efforts in Hualien continue, celebs are sending their love and extending a helping hand to those affected by Tuesday’s magnitude 6 earthquake. 5-man band Mayday announced today that their company B’in Music is setting aside $5-million NT for relief efforts. Singers Amei, Jam Hsiao, Amber Kuo, and model Lin Chiling each...Continue reading
TPE48 Announces Qualifying Members
The first round of qualifying members for future girl band TPE48 has been announced. The 45 girl group hopefuls were selected over a 5-month-long process, out of 3000 girls aged between 11 and 23. Those who made the cut include Chen Ling, the daughter of former CPBL player Chen Chih-yuan. TPE48 managers say the group...Continue reading
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Celine Dion Announces Taiwan Concert Dates
Canadian powerhouse singer Celine Dion has announced dates for two concerts in Taipei. Speaking from Las Vegas, where she stars in the most successful concert residency of all time, the 49-year-old star says she will perform at the Taipei Arena on July 11th and 13th. When questioned by reporters about whether she would sing her...Continue reading
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“God of Songs” Jacky Cheung Announces Taipei Concerts
Legendary crooner Jacky Cheung has announced a series of performances in Taipei in Spring. The Hong Kong singer-songwriter-actor will takeover Taipei Arena April 20th to 22nd, and 27th to 29th. The shows are part of Cheung’s “A Classic Tour” concerts, which began back in 2016. The series brings back some of the 56-year-old singer’s most...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu Takes 3rd on Most Beautiful Faces 2017
Taiwanese Kpop star Chou Tzuyu is the 3rd most beautiful face of 2017 on an international rankings list TC Candler is back again with its annual “Most Beautiful Faces” list, and the 18 year old TWICE member has climbed to new heights this year. Chou’s made the list since debuting with the 9-member girl band...Continue reading
Local Instant Noodles Beat Out Imports
Local instant noodles brands are beating out foreign imports in the contest to please Taiwan taste buds. Data from local hypermart chains show that Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor’s Hua-diao Wine Chicken Noodles, Sesame Oil Chicken Noodles and Beef Noodles with Pickles are three of the top five best-selling instant noodle brands at RT-Mart this year....Continue reading
Taipei 101 2018 New Year Fireworks Revealed
Taipei 101 is ringing in 2018 with a record long fireworks show. Building managers say the light extravaganza will begin one minute before midnight of December 31st. The 6-minute-long multi-media show will use 140-thousand LED bulbs and 16-thousand rounds of fireworks. The show will feature a twist on traditional Taiwanese architecture, to the theme of...Continue reading
Kpop Star Jessica Set for Taoyuan New Year’s Eve Celebration
Kpop star Jessica is set to appear at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Taoyuan. Rumors began swirling days ago that the former Girls Generation band member would attend the festivities, but could not be confirmed. Now the city government has unveiled the event’s star-studded lineup, and the singer-songwriter is on the list. Also attending...Continue reading
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