Experience Taiwan

來到阿里山，你（妳）不只可以看到美麗的風景，還可以了解臺灣的原住民文化！鄒族特殊的建築＂庫巴＂（kuba），以及皮雕等工藝品都值得一看，而如果選對時間，你（妳）還能參加鄒族的傳統慶典！另外，茶文化也是不可錯過的阿里山特色。在臺灣，茶不只是種飲料，更形成一種飲食文化。將蛋或滷味與阿里山的茶葉一同熬煮的料理，是不容錯過的美味！ Coming to Alishan, you don’t just see the gorgeous views but also learn about the indigenous culture in Taiwan! Kuba, the signature architecture of the Tsou people, and their crafts like leather carving are worth a look. If you’re here in the right season, you can even join the traditional festival of the Tsou people! Furthermore, the tea culture is yet another feature of Alishan one cannot miss. In Taiwan, tea is more than a beverage, but a kind of diet culture. The dish with eggs and other ingredients braised with the tealeaves of Alishan is a delicacy you have to try! Powered by Firstory Hosting

跟著我們的介紹，一起來認識臺灣神明居住的地方吧！就像從一個家的布置，可以看出一個人的個性與特色；從廟宇的外觀，也可以看了解臺灣豐富的傳統藝術及文化！例如廟宇的屋頂上，不同顏色的瓷片黏貼而成的龍及先人，敘述著中華古老的神話故事；又好比精細雕刻的東方龍柱，有著「風調雨順」的含意。一座廟宇就像一座豐富的圖書館，記錄著各種神話、歷史及傳說，快跟著我們一起閱讀臺灣的文化故事！ Let’s learn about the places where the deities in Taiwan reside through our introduction! Like the home setup, from which you can tell the personality and characteristics of a person, you can gain insights into the affluent traditional arts and culture in Taiwan from the exterior of temples! Take the rooftop of a temple for example. The dragons and ancestors made of ceramics in varied colors recount the ancient Chinese mythology. Also, the exquisite carved eastern dragon pillar implies “favorable weather and timely rain.” A temple stands as a library with rich collections of mythology, history and folklores. Join us to read the cultural stories of Taiwan! Powered by Firstory Hosting

想要打扮成自己最喜歡的人物角色，卻不知道能與誰分享嗎？那就來參加cosplay活動，成為cosplayer吧！臺灣自1990年代起，開始流行cosplay活動。在臺灣，你（妳）除了可以看到大家都熟悉的動漫角色之外，還可以看到代表臺灣文化的特殊cosplay──布袋戲！這個以臺語為主要使用語言的傳統人偶戲，深受粉絲們（fans）的喜愛。近年來，布袋戲粉絲藉由參與國際性比賽，將布袋戲文化推廣到全世界！ Do you fancy dressing up as your favorite character but don’t know whom to share it with? Come to the cosplay event and be a cosplayer yourself then! The cosplay events began to gain popularity in Taiwan since the 1990s. Here in Taiwan, besides the anime characters we all know about, you can also see the unique cosplay to represent the Taiwanese culture—Taiwanese Glove Puppetry! This traditional glove puppetry art performed mainly in Taiwanese is loved by an army of fans. In recent years, by partaking in the international competitions, fans of Taiwanese Glove Puppetry are promoting such culture to the world! Powered by Firstory Hosting

如果你（妳）已經看膩了砂卡礑、長春祠以及燕子口步道，那就跟著臺灣的原住民來一趟太魯閣國家公園深度之旅吧！太魯閣族是臺灣原住民十六族之一，居住在溪谷一帶。「狩獵」是他們非常重要的傳統文化，而臉上的文面（tattoo）是他們的特色，也是成年的象徵。他們的傳統歌謠融合了大自然的聲音，並配合樂器發展出獨具風格的舞蹈。讓我們一起前往天祥和錐麓古道！在那裡，你（妳）可以感受最道地的臺灣原住民風情！ If you’ve had enough with Shakadang, Eternal Spring Shrine and Swallow Grotto Trail, join the indigenous Taiwanese for an in-depth tour at Taroko National Park! Living in the gorge, the Truku (Taroko) people is one of the 16 indigenous peoples in Taiwan. “Hunting” is a traditional culture crucial to the people. Their facial tattoo stands out as their feature as well as a symbol of adulthood. Their traditional songs are fused with the sounds of nature. Accompanied by musical instruments, they perform dances unique to their own. Let us venture into the Jhui Lu Old Trail at Tianxiang, where you can find the most authentic experience with the Taiwanese indigenous people! Powered by Firstory Hosting

來到臺灣旅遊，一定要參觀故宮博物院（National Palace Museum）！在故宮，你（妳）可以欣賞中華文化的歷史文物，例如不會壞掉的「翠玉白菜」（Jadeite Cabbage）、嘗不出味道的「肉形石」（Meat-shaped Stone），以及可以用來祭天、也可以拿來煮菜的「毛公鼎」（Mao-kung Ting）…不過故宮不只這幾個寶貝，還有三件國寶級山水畫，會讓人有走入畫中的感覺哦！如果走累了，到故宮的餐廳用餐吧！不知道怎麼點餐？別擔心，下載「Huayu101 app」就沒問題囉！ Any visitor to Taiwan cannot miss the tour to the National Palace Museum (NPM)! Here at the NPM, you can get to appreciate the historic artifacts of the Chinese culture, including the Jadeite Cabbage that never spoils, the Meat-shaped Stone without taste, and the Mao-kung Ting for heaven worship or cookery, and so on and so forth. However, the NPM has more than these precious to offer. There are also three national-treasure landscape paintings that teleport us into the pictures! If you want to take a break, you can also go dining at the restaurant in the NPM! Don’t know how to order? Don’t worry. Just download “Huayu101” app and enjoy the tour! Powered by Firstory Hosting

你（妳）可能聽過《魔笛》（Die Zauberflöte）、《茶花女》（La traviata）等著名的歌劇，但你（妳）曾經聽過臺灣的歌劇嗎？歌仔戲，這個以臺灣民謠和臺灣閩南為基礎的古裝歌唱劇，是臺灣重要的民間文化，主要在神明生日或節慶演出，因為受到大家的喜愛，漸漸地也出現在廣播、電影以及電視上。2022年，歌仔戲演員陳亞蘭還因為在電視劇中精彩的演出，成為第一位獲得金鐘獎「最佳男主角」寶座的女演員！歌仔戲究竟有什麼魔力，讓大家如此著迷呢？快來一起瞧瞧吧！ You may have heard of famous operas like Die Zauberflöte and La Traviata, but have you heard of Taiwanese Opera? Ke-Tse Opera (Taiwanese Opera) is an opera performed with the Taiwanese ballads and Taiwanese Minnan dialect in archaic costumes. It is a significant culture in the society of Taiwan, which is mainly performed on the birthdays of deities or during festivals. Loved by many, it is becoming increasingly prevalent on radios, in movies and on TV. In 2022, the Taiwanese Opera performer CHEN Ya-Lan even became the first actress that received the Best Leading Actor Award at the Golden Bell Awards for her brilliant performance in a TV series! What is the magic of Taiwanese Opera that charms us all? Come and check it out with us! Powered by Firstory Hosting