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 [...]
Here in Taiwan, the year 2011 is known locally as year 100. It marks the one hundredth year since the founding of the Republic of China, which is the official name for Taiwan, by Dr. Sun Yat Sen. At the time of the founding, Taiwan was actually a colony of Japan, having been ceded to [...]
