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August 29, 2011 by Craig

Ghost Month in Taiwan

Tweet In Chinese culture, the 7th lunar month is known as ghost month. With Taiwan being a treasure trove of living culture, there is no better place to be to witness the events that are held, both public and private, in conjunction with the month long festival. On the first day of the seventh lunar [...]

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August 26, 2011 by Craig

Medicine Men

Tweet Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history throughout the Chinese world and includes such practices as acupuncture, massage, herbal medicines and dietary therapy. Throughout Asia, TCM healers can easily be found and for many people, they are the first choice when illness strikes. In the Western world, the practice still exists under the [...]
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