Character Building on the Baseball Diamond:
Dong Yuan Elementary’s Road to the Championship
With a century of history behind it, Dong Yuan Elementary School in Taipei’s Wanhua District has at times dominated international-level baseball competitions, and has produced countless professional baseball players. Manager Happy Lai, who has been at his job for more than 30 years, says that ......
Just the Right Light:
Lighting Tainan’s Historic Streetscape
A light comes on at the flick of a switch. Making it reveal a building’s character and a city’s stories is much harder. Coinciding with the “Tainan 400” commemorations marking the city’s 400th anniversary in 2024, this city layered with history began asking what it should look like after dark.......
Lighting Tainan After Dark:
Reading a Historic City Anew Through Light
Every city has its own light, reflecting something of its character. Paris at night calls romance to mind; Tokyo’s lights suggest technology and the future; New York’s feel modern and exuberant. What about Tainan?......
Taiwan’s Wildest Volleyball Tournament
The “Uncle A-Toh Cup” in Erlin, Changhua
A volleyball sails over a net and a moment later, a player dives headlong into muddy water. When they get up, they are so caked in mud that you can hardly tell what color their clothes were. The spectators burst out laughing, then clap and cheer. On September 19, some rice paddies in Erlin Tow......
The Making of a Baseball Island
In recent years, baseball has been incredibly popular in Taiwan. A weeknight professional game can draw 20,000 fans, and pro league attendance now exceeds 3 million per season. The passion displayed on and off the field justifies Taiwan’s reputation as a “Baseball Island.” However, this Baseba......
Crafting Exquisite Baseball Experiences:
Behind the Scenes at the Taipei Dome
More than 30 years ago, an exciting baseball title game in Taiwan was suspended because of bad weather. Fans braving the wind and rain chanted, “We want a dome!” The government heeded their call, setting in motion the long campaign to build Taiwan’s first (and so far only) indoor baseball stadium.......
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