ICRT Vlog #2: Mid-Autumn Festival Bus Discounts, Jolin Tsai’s Birthday and Taipei Livability Index!
This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some more interesting aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week we chat about a new way to save for...Continue reading
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” Stars in Taiwan
Actors Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly are in Taiwan this week to promote their new superhero movie – “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” Lilly arrived on the island late Sunday while Rudd arrived here in Taiwan this morning. Rudd waved to members of the press and fans on his arrival at Taoyuan International Airport and told...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
Jessica Chastain to Present Award at Golden Horse Ceremony
Oscar-nominated American actress and film producer Jessica Chastain will be one of the presenters at the 54th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony in Taipei next month.Continue reading
New Spider-Man Movie Top in Taiwan
A young superhero is swinging into Taiwan, and raking in millions in the first week. Over the weekend, the top movie in Taipei is ” Spider-Man: Homecoming,” which made $1.1 million U-S dollars in ticket sales.Continue reading
Tom Cruise Works the Red Carpet in Taipei
Hollywood star Tom Cruise worked the red carpet and charmed screaming fans in Taipei last night, for the Taiwan premier of his latest film “The Mummy”. The 54-year-old actor brought his signature megawatt smile to Miramar Cinemas in Dazhi District, and spent over 2 hours signing autographs and posing for the press and public. Cruise...Continue reading
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Ed Sheeran’s Asia Tour to Start in Taipei
Fans of “Red-haired Ed” will get a chance to see the British pop star live in just a few months. According to Ed Sheeran’s official webpage, the singer added 9 more cities to his Asia tour this year, and first on the list, is Taipei for October 22nd. The 26-year-old Grammy-winner will now visit a...Continue reading
Taipei Schools Subsidized for Adopting Dogs or Cats
Taipei’s Department of Education is set to start giving an annual subsidy of $30,000 NT to schools in the city that adopt stray dogs or cats this year. The money would go towards food, shelter, and veterinary care. Taipei city schools reportedly have the lowest animal adoption rate among Taiwan’s six special municipalities. The city’s...Continue reading
Shilin Official Residence Rose Garden in Full Bloom
The rose garden at the Shilin Official Residence in Taipei city is in full bloom. The Parks Office says they have installed a new drainage system in the park and replanted 1,600 roses, including 24 species of very large tea roses and 23 species of shrub roses. There are plum trees as well with plum...Continue reading
Taipei Ranked Most Vegan-Friendly City in Asia
Taipei has been ranked as the most vegan-friendly city in Asia by PETA, thanks to a burgeoning collection of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and cafes. The American animal rights organization cites Taipei’s “cutting-edge vegan meals and a powerful community of animal advocates” as factors behind the northern city’s top spot. The group lists several well-known...Continue reading
2017 Taipei 101 New Years Fireworks Plan Revealed
Plans for the 2017 Taipei 101 fireworks have been revealed, with lighting being added for the first time. Building managers say the upcoming show will be 238 seconds long, with the main color being gold, to fit the 2017 theme of “Light Up Taiwan”. The Taipei 101 Observatory yesterday released an animated preview for the...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: A year of design in Taipei
Listen to the podcast version of the show at the ICRT website, on iTunes, or DOWNLOAD IT HERE! Taipei has won the designation of World Design Capital for 2016, meaning it will host world renowned designers and design themed events throughout the year. We speak with Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Beatrice Hsieh to learn...Continue reading
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