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September 28, 2011 by Craig

Happy Birthday Confucius

It’s often said that Chinese culture is better preserved in Taiwan than it is on the mainland and no where is that more evident than in the rituals and ceremonies conducted to honor the great sage Confucius. September 28th is traditionally celebrated as his birthday and 2011 marks the 2561st year since his birth. Throughout [...]

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September 2, 2011 by Craig

Ghosts At Play

The seventh lunar month in the Chinese calendar is ghost month and it is marked throughout the Chinese world, no more so than in Taiwan. A series of parades, rituals, offerings, sacrifices and prayers take place throughout the month, both public and private. Today I’m concentrating on Ghosts At Play. This is an effort to [...]

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August 29, 2011 by Craig

Ghost Month in Taiwan

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 month [...]
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