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Peacefest spirit, gearing up

By Trista di Genova
The Wild East

Meeting under banyan trees in ShiDa Rd. park, organizers of this year’s Hoping for Hoping “Peacefest” gathered for the first of weekly discussions, on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Peacefest fans may be pleasantly surprised with the decision to hold this year’s music festival on mild Nov. 6-8, rather than in June, when record-breaking scorchers, and drizzles, have been likely to occur.

Another major, exciting change is the venue. The past site of Kunlun Herb Gardens in Taoyuan County served as a stunningly beautiful haven for performers as well… Read more…

NTU student looks at faith in Taroko tribe

By Trista di Genova
Abridged version in The China Post 3/15/09

Many in Taiwan know Angel Cvetkov for his resonant Eddie Vedder-like voice as the lead vocalist of an amazing World Music band, Aashti. Known for its musical influences that span the Silk Road — from Turkish and Arabic to Eastern European — Angel’s music has touched thousands at schools and universities around Taiwan; last night they even performed at the Taiwan History Museum. Hoping Peacefest organizer and musician Scott Cook said the band’s performance in 2006 was “his favorite act.”

Steeped in ancient… Read more…