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Living Well in Stressful Times

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Hidden Champions of Taiwanese Industry

In today’s unpredictable world, Taiwan is home to some enterprises which, though not household names, nonetheless play an in­dispens­able role as genuine “hidden champions.”  Among these firms, there is one with a product range of over 100,000 abrasive wheels and other machining tools, and ano......

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Cradles of Indie Music

Before online video platforms, musical artists presented their work at live events such as campus music competitions, music festivals, and live house performances. Although these days music fans can instantly get access to music online, there is no replacing the feeling of a live performance. ......

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Taiwan: Veggie Heaven!

Perhaps you have noticed the increasing vitality of Taiwan’s fruit and vege­table trade. Besides traditional markets and super­market chains, there are neighborhood organic food shops and weekend farmers’ markets in many locations, all displaying a huge variety of fruits and vegetables in seas......

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Life in the Post-Covid Era

The eruption of the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted social order and daily life. But it has also inspired the rise and transformation of many industries. Moreover, well-known people from all walks of life are being affected by the pandemic in ways that are causing them to rethink the links bet......

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The Flowering of Indigenous Art and Culture

In this month’s cover story, we explore traditions and innovations in indigenous music, drama, crafts, and architecture, as well as the transmission of life wisdom, offering insights into Taiwan's vibrant and fascinating indigenous cultures.......

Ideas for Living Well

Today, as the Covid-19 pandemic con­tinues to rage worldwide, is it extravagant to want to live well? In fact, if we invest a little thought and effort we can enjoy the quiet happiness of a life in which “every day is a good day.” It might be a cup of coffee, a potted plant, or a cooking class......

Flower Power

Balm for Covid-Era Blues

Staying home much more during the pandemic, people have turned inward. They have realized that no amount of luxury goods, gourmet dishes or video entertainment can compare to Nature’s healing power. A foray into mountains or forest offers an alternative, but for those who inhabit a concrete ju......

The Fruit Hunters of “Our Table”

A Bridge Between Farmers and Consumers

The fruit marketing company “Our Table,” which is now in its seventh year, operates only online. It has been running smoothly since its inception, and not only does it enjoy good word of mouth among consumers, it has been widely recognized in the industry as a force to be reckoned with, capabl......

Recess for Grown-ups

"Cooking & Living" and "Northbirds Natural Aesthetics"

Stepping into the workshop of Cooking & Living, located near Binjiang Market in Taipei City, we are greeted like old friends by one of the founders, Janet Wu. The mezzanine design of the space seems to encourage visitors to slow down and explore. Dinner’s up! At 7 p.m., the attendees take thei......

Finding Joy in Simplicity

The Zero-Waste Lifestyle

The homes of “zero waste” practitioners really aren’t so very different from those of everybody else: they just tend to be cozier and tidier. But the self-­confidence and sense of abundance with which they view life can help the rest of us appreciate how wonderful life is.......

Carved in the Heart of the City

Taoyuan’s City Story Houses

How to get to know a city? “City story houses” have been popping up like mushrooms lately, offering new perspectives on urban life. Old houses often serve as story spaces. The buildings encapsulate time, preserving residents’ memories and emotions. Vestiges of the past are every­where, each sc......

Sea, Plains, Rivers, and Forest

A Cycling Journey Through Yilan

“Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live.” This quote is from the American author Mark Twain. These days, when transportation is so much faster than in his era and travel costs are comparatively cheaper, it seems people are always in a hurry to reach their destinations, and have gra......

Discovering the Soul in the Wood

Sculptor Chen Chi-tsun

A lifelong ambition “I furtively took a sliver of wood that was on the table and put it into my mouth. The moment I swallowed it, I resolved that I would devote my life to woodworking.” “I am a child of a salt worker, a true native of the Tainan countryside.” Chen Chi-tsun was born in Lu’ermen......

Tidbits from the Clean Room

Mushroom Growers Go High-Tech

Have you ever seen silver ear mushrooms that look like a profusion of blossoming white peon­ies but give off a fragrance like jasmine flowers? Have you ever tasted oyster mushrooms whose stems have a mouthfeel like pork jowl but whose caps have the sweet, fresh flavor of clams? Or eaten hon-sh......