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'The Betelnut Experience'
By Trista di Genova. Originally published in The China Post 3/29/09 Kelvin “MC Insatiable” Alders is from Edmonton, Canada. KELVIN: I chew betelnut every time I hang out with my Taiwanese boys. Half my hiphop crew chew it, so whenever they come around we chew it together. There are two
Read moreScott Sommers enlightening the blogosphere
Google Scott Sommers, and you’ll get over 2.2 million responses. Why? His blog covers a litany of subjects affecting both Taiwanese and foreign teachers, from job-search strategies, to education policy.
Read moreThoughts on Taiwan's new 'smoking ban'
Smoking bans have been instigated all over the world. How are they affecting life in the Wild East?
Read moreDear Rosanne: Foreigner girls don't like local guys like me
Feeling culturally discombobulated? Ask MeiGui: Rosannelin at hotmail dot com
Read moreSpotlight on Taiwan Films
Bangkok, Thailand March 17, 2009: The Phuket Film Festival is proud to announce a Spotlight on Taiwanese Film will take place during the 2nd edition of the Festival which will run June 4 – 11 2009 at the Coliseum Theaters in Phuket Town, on the beautiful international resort destination of
Read moreNTU student looks at faith in Taroko tribe
Steeped in ancient Balkan folk tales, Angel is also a third-year cultural anthropology undergraduate at NTU (National Taiwan University). He said in an exclusive interview with The China Post on Friday night that his early interest in Balkan folk tales led him to delve into his current research in “local cultures” in Taiwan.
Read moreInterview with the Italian trade rep @ "Virtue Street" art show opening
Interview with Leopoldo Sposato, the Italian trade rep in Taipei, with artist Trista di Genova
Read moreTrue kungfu sitting in Taiwan, says martial artist
By Trista di Genova Originally published in The China Post “Grand masters are the holders of thousands of forms, or katas in Japanese,” says David Gentile, who at the young age of 26 seems well on the way to becoming a kungfu master. “They are ways to transmit movements. Each
Read moreItalian trade rep: Taiwan's future is bright
Courtesy of Italian Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion Office By Trista di Genova Originally published Sunday, January 18, 2009 in The China Post The China Post (downing espresso): What was your prior experience before you took office? Leopoldo Sposato: Before arriving in the wonderful island of Taiwan, I was the
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