Explore a curated collection of articles on Taiwanese events, cultural celebrations, and official holidays, beginning with Lì Chūn (立春), the traditional start of spring in early February.
After planning to study Chinese in Taiwan for years, an unexpected outcome forced a change in direction. This reflection explores what happens when a clear path is interrupted — and how to move forward without it.
Long before bubble tea and semiconductors, Taiwan was home to rich Indigenous cultures that shaped the island’s earliest identity. This post dives into the roots of Taiwan’s 16 officially recognized tribes—from ancient origins to modern-day festivals—and why their stories still matter today.
Taiwanese food culture isn’t about sitting down for a meal — it’s about moving through food as part of daily life. From early-morning breakfast shops to night markets after dark, eating in Taiwan is continuous, casual, and deeply social. Small dishes, shared tables, and drinks carried everywhere shape a food culture driven by rhythm rather than rules. This piece explores how tea, snacks, night markets, and everyday rituals come together to form a way of living — not just a cu
