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๐ธ The Unsung Hero Behind the Back-to-Back Olympic Gold Medals ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Taiwan's Lee Yang ( #ๆๆด) and Wang Chi-ling ( #็้ฝ้บ) defended their gold medal in Paris, becoming the first pair in Taiwan's history to win gold medals in two consecutive Olympic Games.
Behind this honor is coach Chen Hung-ling ( #้ณๅฎ้บ), who also deserves to be known. (Link in comments)
Credit: ไธญ่ฏๆๅ็ธฝๆ
๐ชจ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ: Heping Island's Strange Rocks and Beautiful Sea
The beach near Heping Island in Keelung has many oddly-shaped rocks worth seeing.
If you want to visit the spot where Kevin is now, be sure to make a reservation in advance on the official website, from May to September.
๐ฅฆ Veggie Island: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
"Fifteen" (ๆพๅพ็ดๆค่ฅฟ้คๅปณ) vegetarian restaurant is the first restaurant in Taiwan to set up its own soy milk factory. Find out how the restaurant crafts its rich soy milk into mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
This vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Hsinchu, Taiwan incorporates soy milk into various vegan dishes. The businessโs mission is to offer healthy and low-waste food, and its best-selling product, soy ice cream, is a perfect example of this.
Au revoir, Paris. And thank you, Team Taiwan!
The Olympic Games have wrapped with taking home two gold๐ฅ and five bronze๐ฅ medals.
Over 16 memorable days of sport, weโve witnessed more than just competition. Weโve seen true sportsmanship.
What Team Taiwan moments moved you?
๐ Whirlwind Trip: Michelin-Recommended Pork Braised Rice ๐
Craving a midnight snack?
If you're in Taiwan, thatโs no problem at all.
Night markets are what we do.
Kevin takes us to one of Kaohsiung's most famous braised pork rice restaurants, which is open until 1am.
And itโs Michelin recommended.
๐งณ Whirlwind Trip: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Let our host Kevin take you on a 24-hour whirlwind trip to Yunlin County in western Taiwan. From unexpected eats to some truly unique experiences, thereโs an abundance of things to enjoy for adventurous travelers, so letโs go!
Yunlin County is part of Taiwanโs agricultural heartland with some of the top local products ranging from pomelo and coffee to fish such as Taiwan tilapia and clams. In this episode, Kevin tries out a range of local delicacies including frog soup (itโs not just the French!), shaved ice and some special cocktails made with local produce. Plus, Kevin tries a truly local pastime โ clam digging.
๐ค Taipei Tonight Show: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Enjoy a culinary story from the โGodfather of U.S. cuisine in Taiwanโ, and catch Dennis ่ถ้ฒ as he learns how to cook steak like a pro!
Dennis chats with his friend executive chef and culinary director .
Dig into Taiwanโs culinary landscape and discover more about one of the people who was influential in bringing U.S. cuisine to Taiwan in this episode of The Taipei Tonight Show. (Link in comments)
๐ฎ๐ณ Namaste Taiwan: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Does the taste and appearance of Taiwanese cuisine suit the Indian palette? If you know how to ask and choose how to order, then youโre sure to enjoy a diverse culinary experience.
Dr. Priya is ready to show fellow Indians why Taiwan is a food paradise! One of the best ways to understand the food culture of any city is to begin by visiting a traditional wet market.
Letโs see what delicacies, Swati, a newcomer to Taiwan, will try on her trip around Taipei. (Link in comments)
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Namaste Taiwan - Indian Life in Taiwan ๐ฎ๐ณ
As India and Taiwan form closer economic and cultural ties, more and more Indians are seeking job and educational opportunities in Taiwan. What are the cultural differences between the two countries and how could Indians ease themselves into the Taiwanese society?
Follow Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney PriyaLee Translation & Consulting ๆ็ๅ็ฟป่ญฏ้กงๅ Chinese Interpreter as she leads Indian newcomers to explore Taiwanese cuisines, industries, religions and so much more.
The first episode is out! (Link in comments)
๐ต Top 5 Sharing Economy Experiences in Taiwan
Taiwan is known for its environmental sustainability and its world-renowned recycling policy. There is also a thriving sharing economy to help make your next trip to Taiwan even better.
From umbrellas to mobile power to motorcycles, what else can you rent with your smartphone in Taiwan?
๐ฅ Speaking for Herself in the Ring: Taiwanese Boxer ๆ้ๅฉท Lin, Yu-Ting
What do you do when your opponents outside the ring fight dirty?
How do you defend yourself when they say you donโt have the right to fight?
In Lin Yu-tingโs words, "I just think of it as them being afraid of me and let them know that the Taiwanese are not to be messed with!
Get to know more about Taiwanโs โBoxing Queen."
๐ฅฆ Veggie Island: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
After last week's visit one of the largest vegan buffet restaurant in Taiwan, Aggie ่ฌๆฒๆฉ visits the โvegetarian Din Tai Fungโ in Taipei to enjoy vegetarian Hong Kong-style dim sum, Sichuan and Zhejiang cuisines.
Veggienius restaurant ไธ่ทไธป็พฉ่ถ้คๅปฐ near Taipei Arena is sure to please even the most discerning vegetarian and vegan palettes!
๐ Whirlwind Trip: Kaohsiung Night Lookout
Just 10 minutes from downtown, Shoushan Lookout is a well-known nighttime scenic spot, making it the perfect last stop for your Kaohsiung daytrip.
๐ฃ Happy Fisherman: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Magang fishing harbor is the easternmost point of Taiwan, and it celebrates a fishing industry thatโs over a century old. In the nearby Maoโao Village, all elementary school students learn to dive before their graduation, preserving the local maritime tradition and way of life.
As Leo travels from Magang towards Yilan, he stops by various small fishing harbors and learns about the stories of immigrants from Turtle Island.
๐ช Taiwan Top 5 Taiwanese Toys
Playing with Top 5 Timeless Taiwanese Folk Games will hit you right in the nostalgia. Itโs time to step back in time as we explore the traditional toys behind Taiwanโs favorite childhood memories!
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Have you ever seen the ocean light up at night? Around Matsu, one of Taiwan's outlying islands, there's this incredible phenomenon called "Blue Tears." It looks like someone spilled a bucket of fairy dust into the water!
Tiny little sea creatures called plankton are the secret behind this magic show. When they get disturbed by waves or boats, they light up in a cool blue color. It's like the ocean is putting on its own personal fireworks display.
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๐ดโโ๏ธ Pedal On: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Head out onto the road once again as our cyclists make their way to Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County (ๆฅๆๆฝญ), central Taiwan. As the largest body of water on the island, Sun Moon Lake is a popular tourist destination for both locals and international visitors. Designated as a scenic area, there are many great bike paths and routes to enjoy around the lake.
Keep watching and get to know more about these unique cycling characters, see more beautiful landscapes, and experience the cycling challenges that await our riders in Pedal On.
๐ง Top 5 โForeign-Inspiredโ Cuisines Invented in Taiwan
These dishes may sound foreign, but they are actually unique to Taiwan.
From Sichuan beef noodle soup to "Mongolian" BBQ, these classic dishes were created across different ethnicities and regions of the world but have now become proud part of Taiwanโs culinary culture!
Leave a comment and let us know which ones surprised you the most!
๐ฅฆ Veggie Island: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Inside the Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel ( #้ซ้่ฌ่ฑช้
ๅบ), there is an enormous buffet restaurant that caters specifically to vegetarian diners and those who love to eat plant-based foods.
At the Jingxiang Vegetarian Buffet, youโll find a wide variety of global cuisines, including vegetarian sushi and sashimi, Mongolian barbeque, Taiwanese stir-fried dishes, Cantonese dim sum, and even Western-style dishes like pizza and burritos.
Join Aggie ่ฌๆฒๆฉ as she chooses her favorites from the buffetโs selection of over 200 vegetarian-friendly dishes! (Full episode is in the comments)
๐งณ Whirlwind Trip: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
In the south of Taiwan youโll find the picturesque Pingtung County ( #ๅฑๆฑ). Pingtung encompasses the Hengchun Peninsula which is home to Taiwanโs famous beach destination Kenting and Kenting National Park ๅขพไธๅๅฎถๅ
ฌๅ. This area is not just full of pristine beaches and crystal clear water, protected areas are used for species conservation and conscious ecotourism locations.
Join our host ๅผตๅฒๅ Kevin as he takes a whirlwind trip to Pingtung, showing some of the best-kept secrets and things you have to experience if you visit.
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: DECATHLON: THE C.K. YANG AND RAFER JOHNSON STORY
The documentary begins with the search of an American writer for a hero from his youth โ and leads up to an iconic moment: Rome, August, 1960. The Decathlon, the most demanding event in sports - ten separate tests of strength, speed, and endurance over the span of two gruelling days - was about to begin, and with it, one of the most legendary episodes in the history and spirit of the Olympic Games.
No two gladiators could have stepped into the arena from more different places.
Taiwanโs C.K. Yang (ๆฅๅณๅปฃ), the โIronman of Asia,โ later hailed on the cover of Sports Illustrated as โthe worldโs greatest athlete,โ was an aboriginal raised under Japanese occupation now trying to become the first person with the Chinese surname to ever win an Olympic medal.
His great rival was Rafer Johnson, the most famous Black athlete on the globe - holder of the world record, featured on the cover ofTime magazine, the first Black man to carry the American flag at the opening ceremony of the Olympic games.
DECATHLON is their story โ one that transcends sports to reflect the times they lived in and the multicultural world they helped to build, and resonates with the outspoken athletes of today. The behind-the-scenes tale of the courage and heroism of Rafer Johnson and C.K. Yang in the face of discrimination, shared glories, and tragedies, uncovered by intrepid American writer John Krich, is now brought to the screen for the first time.
Don't miss it.
๐ช๏ธ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ: Exploring Tainan in a Cheongsam
Tainan is the center of Taiwanโs history.
Where you can rent a Chinese traditional cheongsam dress to experience that history firsthand. ่่ Penny
โญ๏ธ Top 5 Charming Places For Your Next Drone Shot in Northern Taiwan
Taiwan or โIlha Formosaโ is a beautiful island to capture drone footage. Get ready to check out the Top 5 charming places for drone shots in northern Taiwan. Youโll learn all about the history of Taiwan while exploring the beautiful topography!
isnโt just about athletesโitโs about art.
In our last post, we gave you a peek at the Cultural Olympiad. Today, letโs learn about some of the vibrant Taiwanese voices that will soon fill Paris.
Taiwan is sending 22 performance groups with over 120 participants, including dazzling drag queen Nymphia Wind, indigenous singer Abao, and the New Taiwanese Opera group, blending tradition with modernity.
And thatโs just for startersโฆ.
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It wonโt just be the Olympic Games bringing the heat this summer โ get ready for a cultural fiesta.
As the Paris Games light up, the Cultural Olympiad will also kick off at Parc de la Villette.
Pavilions from all over the world are joining in, and Taiwan is bringing its A-game.
Our pavilion is set to wow the world with creativity and cultural flair.
Learn more about the artists and performers in our next post.
Stay tuned.
๐ช๏ธ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ: Visiting Tainan's Oldest Town: Wooden Buildings, Yi Noodles, and Lanterns
่่ Penny takes us on a tour of Yanshui, Tainan's oldest town, which includes a visit to the classic โBajiao (Octagon) Building,โ a taste of popular local cuisine, and a nighttime riverside stroll.
Be sure to visit during the Lantern Festival.
๐ช๏ธ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ: A Factory Thatโs Now an Amusement Park
TenDrum Creative Park (ๅ้ผๆๅตๅๅ) was a warehouse built during the Japanese colonial era.
Now itโs a hub for thrill-seekers thanks to its five-storey slide and seven-storey freefall ride.
You up for some excitement?
Less than 48 hours until the 2024 Paris Olympics!
Are you excited?
This year, Taiwan is sending 60 athletes to compete in 16 sports.
But before we dive into this year's events, let's take a look back at Taiwan's past Olympic glories.
๐ฅฆ Veggie Island: ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ค๐๐
Vegetarian-friendly restaurants are abundant in Taiwan, so what sets Sarnath Veggie & Coffee ( #้นฟ้่) apart from the rest? One thing that makes chef Alexโs dishes stand out is her approach. She takes classic concepts from Italian cooking and recreates them using local ingredients from Yilan, including ma bamboo shoots grown by a local farmer just next door to her restaurant.
Host Aggie Hsieh (่ฌๆฒๆฉ) samples a diverse array of vegetarian foods at Sarnath. These dishes employ traditional Taiwanese cooking methods, such as breading mushrooms with tapioca flour before frying them, a technique that gives Taiwanese fried chicken its characteristic crispy and crunchy texture. This vegetarian version will have your mouth watering!
Join Aggie to see these and other fantastic vegetarian creations on Veggie Island! (Link in comments)
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When night falls on Matsu, the light and sea breeze create a soothing symphony. Welcome to Qinbi Village, where youโll find beautifully preserved traditional Mindong-style architecture. Tucked into the mountainside, the terraced village spills down towards the sea, layer by layer. With the gentle sound of the waves, let's soak in the peaceful beauty of Matsu. #Matsu #QinbiVillage #Nature #Architecture
๐ชจ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ: Heping Island's Strange Rocks and Beautiful Sea The beach near Heping Island in Keelung has many oddly-shaped rocks worth seeing. If you want to visit the spot where Kevin is now, be sure to make a reservation in advance on the official website, from May to September.
๐ As Taiwan cheered for their menโs doubles badminton team, there was one person who truly understood their journey: Coach Chen Hung-ling, the mastermind behind Taiwanโs back-to-back gold medals. With his experience, Chen knows exactly what his athletes need. #Badminton #ChenHungling #GoldMedal #Taiwan #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics
Team Taiwanโs uniforms already look great, but a closer look reveals even more to appreciate. Combining the traditional banana fiber weaving of Taiwanโs Kavalan tribe with designs inspired by Kavalan legends, the shoes feature a total of ten hearts on each pairโsymbolizing the classic Taiwanese saying "perfect ten.โ #Olympics #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou #Kavalan
Taiwan's Kavalan tribe brings a unique twist to this year's Olympic uniforms with banana fiber. Thatโs right, designer Justin Chou and craftswoman Yen Yu-ying have combined cutting-edge technology with traditional artistry, creating a perfect blend of innovation and heritage. And the result is more than just a fashion statement, itโs a showcase of Taiwanese craft and identity! #Olympics #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou #Kavalan
๐งณ Whirlwind Trip: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ Let our host Kevin take you on a 24-hour whirlwind trip to Yunlin County in western Taiwan. From unexpected eats to some truly unique experiences, thereโs an abundance of things to enjoy for adventurous travelers, so letโs go! Yunlin County is part of Taiwanโs agricultural heartland with some of the top local products ranging from pomelo and coffee to fish such as Taiwan tilapia and clams. In this episode, Kevin tries out a range of local delicacies including frog soup (itโs not just the French!), shaved ice and some special cocktails made with local produce. Plus, Kevin tries a truly local pastime โ clam digging.
Taiwan weightlifting star Chen Wen-huei is no stranger to the spotlight after taking the bronze in the 64kg category at the Tokyo Olympics. Despite an elbow injury, her passion for lifting kept her going. Now, with the 64kg category gone in Paris, she's stepping up to the 71kg challenge. Back on the Olympic stage, she's already proven herselfโhereโs to success. Learn more about her on #AtThisMomentTogether on TaiwanPlus! #Taiwan #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics #ChenWenhuei #Weightlifting
On Taiwanโs Olympic team uniforms, if you read the team name backwards, it spells โๅ ๆฒนโ (Go) in Mandarin! Designer Justin Chou embedded this message of encouragement in a familiar text format, supporting our athletes as they compete on the global stage. #Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
๐ค Taipei Tonight Show: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ Enjoy a culinary story from the โGodfather of U.S. cuisine in Taiwanโ, and catch Dennis ่ถ้ฒ as he learns how to cook steak like a pro! Dennis chats with his friend executive chef and culinary director #CaleJackson. Dig into Taiwanโs culinary landscape and discover more about one of the people who was influential in bringing U.S. cuisine to Taiwan in this episode of The Taipei Tonight Show. (Link in comments)
Meet Luo Jia-ling, a taekwondo star whoโs been kicking it since kindergarten. While other kids were playing, she was mastering her moves. Her hard work paid off at just 19, when she clinched a bronze in the womenโs 57kg category at the Tokyo Olympics, making history as Taiwanโs youngest medalist in that weight class, while breaking an eight-year medal drought. Now at 22, sheโs Taiwanโs sole taekwondo representative at this yearโs Games. No matter the result, this rising starโs journey in taekwondo is sure to dazzle. Learn more about her on #AtThisMomentTogether on TaiwanPlus! #Taiwan #Paris2024 #CulturalOlympiad #ParisOlympics
๐ฎ๐ณ Namaste Taiwan: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ Does the taste and appearance of Taiwanese cuisine suit the Indian palette? If you know how to ask and choose how to order, then youโre sure to enjoy a diverse culinary experience. Dr. Priya is ready to show fellow Indians why Taiwan is a food paradise! One of the best ways to understand the food culture of any city is to begin by visiting a traditional wet market. Letโs see what delicacies, Swati, a newcomer to Taiwan, will try on her trip around Taipei. (Link in comments)
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Namaste Taiwan - Indian Life in Taiwan ๐ฎ๐ณ As India and Taiwan form closer economic and cultural ties, more and more Indians are seeking job and educational opportunities in Taiwan. What are the cultural differences between the two countries and how could Indians ease themselves into the Taiwanese society? Follow Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney PriyaLee Translation & Consulting ๆ็ๅ็ฟป่ญฏ้กงๅ Chinese Interpreter as she leads Indian newcomers to explore Taiwanese cuisines, industries, religions and so much more. The first episode is out! (Link in comments)
๐ Chen Szu-yu and Cheng I-ching, Taiwan's top table tennis players, are ready to shine at the Olympics! With their extensive experience and relentless practice, they deliver when it counts. Learn more about these ping pong phenoms on #SouloftheCraftsman and #AtThisMomentTogether. Only on TaiwanPlus. #TableTennis #Olympics2024 #TeamTaiwan #ChenSzuyu #ChengIching
๐ต Top 5 Sharing Economy Experiences in Taiwan Taiwan is known for its environmental sustainability and its world-renowned recycling policy. There is also a thriving sharing economy to help make your next trip to Taiwan even better. From umbrellas to mobile power to motorcycles, what else can you rent with your smartphone in Taiwan?
Designer Justin Chou, in collaboration with Taiwanese textile expert Junmay, has infused Taiwanโs Olympic uniforms with Taiwan's very essence using recycled materials. Most notably, the incorporation of powder made from local oyster shells into the fabric. This bold experiment reflects the Olympic spirit of pushing boundaries and achieving what might seem impossible. #Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
Taiwanese Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting has had a challenging journey. She began boxing as a child, hoping to become stronger and protect her mother from her fatherโs domestic violence. After an early exit at the Tokyo Olympics, she has fought her way to the semi-finals in Paris, already securing a medal for #TeamTaiwan. Learn more about her on #AtThisMomentTogether on TaiwanPlus! #Taiwan #Paris2024 #CulturalOlympiad #ParisOlympics
๐ฅฆ Veggie Island: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ After last week's visit one of the largest vegan buffet restaurant in Taiwan, Aggie ่ฌๆฒๆฉ visits the โvegetarian Din Tai Fungโ in Taipei to enjoy vegetarian Hong Kong-style dim sum, Sichuan and Zhejiang cuisines. Veggienius restaurant ไธ่ทไธป็พฉ่ถ้คๅปฐ near Taipei Arena is sure to please even the most discerning vegetarian and vegan palettes!
For Taiwanโs Olympic uniforms, Justin Chou collaborated with artist Paul Chiang to create a design inspired by "mountains and seas." The blue-green hues reflect Taiwan's oceanic colors and echo the national flag, while the wave patterns add a sense of movement, allowing our athletes to embody Taiwan's dynamic essence with pride. #Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
Taiwanโs Olympic uniforms have been hailed by international media as being some of the most stylish at the Games. But whatโs the story behind these eye-catching designs? Designer Justin Chou crafted the uniforms with unique Taiwanese flowers, including plum blossoms, rapeseed blossoms, and โChunzai.โ And the rapeseed blossoms on the uniforms can even be gifted to competitors from other countries. #Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
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