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Taiwan’s Agent from Above Hits Netflix

Redefining Fantasy with “Taiwanese Cyberpunk”

Adapted from the hit novel of the same name, the fantasy action series Agent from Above is set to premiere globally as a Netflix exclusive on April 2. Drawing deep inspiration from Taiwan’s traditional temple culture, the series successfully constructs a unique “Taiwanese Cyberpunk” aesthetic.......

Linking Art and Faith with Light:

Lantern Maker Hsiao Tsai-kan

In Taiwanese culture, lanterns have always symbolized good wishes and a bright future. At the Lunar New Year, many people visit temples to light lanterns. Festive lantern maker Hsiao Tsai-kan, who each year for decades has been bringing handmade lanterns to the Hsinchu Governor City God Temple......

Exchanging Memories:

An Interview with Yang Shu-ching and Yang Shu-sen

Taiwan Panorama asked writer Yang Shu-ching and painter Yang Shu-sen, brothers who have been close for life, to answer the same questions.......

Painted Protectors:

The Beauty of Taiwan’s Door Gods

When entering a temple in Taiwan, the first thing you’ll notice is a pair of “guards” painted on the door panels to welcome you. For Taiwanese, these door guards are a feature of everyday life, but as a first-time visitor, you may wonder just who they are.......

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A Meaningful Friendship:

Eswatini Minister Jane Mkhonta-Simelane

The Hon. Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini, says that her first impression of Taiwan is that its population is large, but its cities are clean. She also remarks that it is very green.......

Blink and You’ll Miss Them:

Fast Radio Bursts

The Earth is sometimes hit by intense radio signals that last for perhaps a mere millisecond, and yet the events that generate such signals may release as much energy as the Sun puts out in several weeks. What are these events? Some have described them as “cosmic fireworks” that flash briefly ......

Mt. Bagua Buddha

The Great Buddha that gazes out over the Changhua Plain from the slopes of Mt. Bagua embodies religious faith and historical memory. Strolling here, one can not only pray for blessings but also feel a profound sense of peace.......

Reading Taiwan in a Green Shade

A Stroll Through the Taipei Botanical Garden

Is there a more effective way to learn about Taiwan than visiting the Taipei Botanical Garden? Botanist Tung Gene-sheng, who has visited some 30 botanical gardens across the world, says that the Taipei Botanical Garden boasts plants reminiscent of the Age of Discovery and preserves the legacie......