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25 Taiwanese Movies You Must See Before You Die
From the growth of Taiwanese cinema to the New Wave, the Second New Wave and the revival, these 25 films defined the cinema of Taiwan.
Nominees for the 26th Annual Golden Melody Awards Announced
As with all award ceremonies, there were plenty of shoo-ins, surprises and snubs, as well as crowdpleasers on the nominees list.
Spotted: Yayoi Kusama Pop-Up Cafe Opens in Taipei In Conjunction with Exhibition in Kaohsiung and Taichung
Japanese pop art artist Yayoi Kusama's pop-up dot cafe has opened in Taipei in conjunction with exhibits in Taichung and Kaohsiung.
Bring Your Own Pet: Best Pet-friendly Cafes in Taipei and New Taipei
Every pet owner knows the struggle that is the “no pets allowed” sign.
Best Upcoming Music Festivals in Taiwan During Spring and Summer
Music, as everyone knows, is incredibly powerful, and there’s nothing quite like the experience of attending a live concert – or [...]
Taipei: Ximending
Ximending, dubbed the Haraujku or Myeongdong of Taipei, is the hub for the capital’s youth culture, where many students go to [...]
Brain Freeze! Guide to the Best Ice Cream in Taipei
Summertime in Taiwan is notorious for being hot and humid. Luckily, there are tons of cool dessert options–such as Taiwanese [...]
Yongkang Street: 6 Delectable Local Flavors to Discover
Tired of waiting for a seat at Din Tai Fung? Since we’ve already covered Why Din Tai Fung is Important as well as their [...]
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[雙語] Good Morning Taipei: 5 New Brunch Spots for the New Year
中文版在下面. A new year means lots of new weekends for going out for brunch. We went around Taipei to find the best new brunch places to [...]
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[雙語] Shoot for the Moon: Interview with Jian Man Shu 簡嫚書
中文版在下面. 大稻埕 (Da Dao Cheng), or Time Traveler, is a romantic comedy with a rich historical backstory set in Taipei during the 1920s, [...]
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Brooding back-alley autonomy and interdisciplinary innovations render the country's contemporary art scene vibrant and wholly unique.
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Meet the lush, more subdued sister to the dizzying spectacle of Dongqu.
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