2024-04-18
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Funeral Directors: Making Journey to the Other World Easier

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In Chinese culture, death is often regarded as a taboo that should not be discussed openly. When a family member passes away, it is inevitable for the whole family to be overwhelmed by grief. Fortunately, there is a group of people who arrange the funeral for the deceased as soon as they receive the call. Not only will the funeral directors make all necessary arrangements, they also accompany the bereaved family through their difficult times. In sum, funeral directors are the organizers of the funeral, helping the bereaved family to observe the rituals which provide comfort for the survivors.

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Business Opportunity or Social Trap behind the “Lonely Economy”?

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The term “Lonely economy” implies that people can relieve their loneliness through on-line services, such as dating apps and live streams. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior, the number of Taiwanese who live alone was nearly 3.05 million in 2020, which accounts for over 34% of the total number of households in Taiwan. This indicated that Taiwan has gradually entered the era of “single society”, with many people living on their own, such as divorcees, single parents, and affluent yuppies. The single society has in fact made many people aware of the huge business opportunities behind “loneliness” or the lack of human connections. Is a lonely economy an antidote to modern peoples’ loneliness, or an addictive drug that cannot actually satisfy their psychological needs?

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Tours for Fallen Angels in Taiwan

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Traveling for a holiday, sightseeing, and immersing oneself in nature is always an enriching and refreshing experience. However, traveling can present many challenges. For people with disabilities, it can present more hurdles than the ones able-bodied people typically experience. The reality is that the infrastructure and transit systems in most countries are not designed to meet the needs of people with limited mobility, which presents various challenges and can make it difficult to explore new places.

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Ink and Iron: Body as a Canvas

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“If it’s alright to equate tattoos with villains, why not equate an intellectual with a scumbag?” Ciao-Ben Ruan, nicknamed Iron Daddy, questioned. He has tattoos all over his body, even his scalp. As a sociatal leader with nearly 200,000 followers on Facebook, Ruan could be regarded as a public figure. He seemed not surprised that Taiwanese people generally associate tattoos with gangsters, delinquents and people with negative images.

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Getting Back on their Feet: Taiwan’s Tourism Industry in Face of Pandemic

簡穎雅 792 Views , 

Taiwan has had strict border controls ever since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, which led to travel restrictions making overseas travel almost impossible. The tourism industry was one of the first industries to face the devastating impact of the pandemic. According to statistics released by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, more than 168 travel agencies had been shut down in 2020 and 2021, and over 10 thousand employees were laid off.

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Have You “Taobao” today? New Choice of Shopping: Creative Bazaars

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Creative bazaars are now all the rage in Taiwan. According to a survey conducted by Bazaar.com, there are currently 527 bazaars in Taiwan. In addition to the traditional cultural parks and department stores where people can shop, there are also various bazaars in business districts, luring people to “taobao,” which means finding precious treasure by yourself in Chinese.

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Book Doctor: Endowing Century-Old Books with New Life

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As the saying goes, “Books are like treasure banks storing wisdom that is passed down from generation to generation. Not only can books break through the constrains of time and space, they can also allow people to acquire wisdom from them and learn about their culture.” However, books may be worn out as time goes by; fortunately, there is a group of people guarding these historical artifacts: the book doctors.

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