How Canadian George Leslie Mackay built Taiwan’s Presbyterian Christian Church and brought healthcare to thousands.
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February 28: Terror in Formosa
An Australian newspaper’s real-time report of a massacre that forever scarred the Taiwanese.
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Bolivian Silver and Nagasaki Cash
The fascinating, global story of early Taiwanese money.
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Holy Cow: Taiwan’s Bovine Folklore
Taiwanese traditions that centre around the island’s cows, oxen and buffalos.
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Stories Behind Taiwan’s Place-Names
A tongue-in-cheek guide to the bizarre and multifaceted history of Taiwanese toponyms.
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Bubbles & Pearls
A modern Taiwanese tea—the bubble tea—innovation that has conquered night markets, teahouses and taken the world by storm!
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Ice Jelly
A refreshing treat that brings an icy coolness to Taiwan’s sub-tropical summer heat.
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Old Man’s Tea
An age-old tea ceremony that closes gaps and bridges families and friends in Taiwan.
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Rice Dumplings
More than just a festival treat, rice dumplings are a tasty snack that the Taiwanese have loved for centuries!
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The Old Chieftain
The story of an old Taiwanese chieftain who dared to march against the Empire of Japan.
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Red Cloak
As newcomers settled in Taiwan, they faced the terror of the island’s notorious headhunters.
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May Snow
Under Tung blossoms, a new folk festival spearheads Taiwan’s modern Hakka cultural revival!
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