Incense Making Industry

This article provides an overview of Taiwan’s incense culture and the challenges it faces. With a long history, incense has been a significant part of religious practices in Taiwan. However, as the economy developed and environmental awareness grew, the incense industry encountered difficulties in passing on traditional skills and addressing issues of smoke and pollution. The rise of eco-friendly incense has emerged as a response to these challenges, offering a solution with reduced smoke and environmental impact. Huang Lianfang Incense Factory, a renowned brand, emphasizes quality control and public education, aiming to strike a balance between environmental responsibility and preserving tradition.

雕刻出獨特樂章 製琴師王婷婷勇敢築夢

斜槓時代來臨,許多父母培養孩子在成長階段學習多培才藝,樂器一直是熱門選項,而製琴師王婷婷也在11歲那年開始學習小提琴。然而王婷婷深知自己無法成為一名小提琴演奏家,碰巧在一次拜訪提琴工作室的機會下,激發她對製琴知識的渴望,更遠赴中國北京與義大利克雷莫納求學,十年來,不間斷地雕刻她與提琴的故事。

超越種族藩籬 迪士尼選角多元化

近期迪士尼釋出《小美人魚》真人版電影前導預告,該電影改編自1989年同名原著動畫,改編消息一傳出,全球大大小小影迷都相當期待。電影原訂2019年11月上映,因為疫情肆虐,製作及拍攝延後,直到今年9月才釋出預告,女主角愛麗兒確定將由黑人女歌手荷莉貝莉(Halle Bailey)出演,電影是否忠於動畫原著在網上掀起一波討論風潮。 

Maltose – Flavor of Time

With its saccharine aroma, golden and sticky maltose can be said to be a childhood memory for many Taiwanese. To the older generations, maltose is a nostalgic candy regarded as a semblance of youth. Even today, its sweet, tantalizing flavor can still be recollected. Zhu Bo Yuan, a factory that preserves maltose through traditional craftsmanship, hopes to reproduce this flavor of childhood. 

Funeral Directors: Making Journey to the Other World Easier

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.

Ink and Iron: Body as a Canvas

“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.

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

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.

自媒體真實與否 追求流量反失自我

在演藝圈裡,優質偶像「塌房事件」數不勝數,從范冰冰、趙薇、羅志祥、吳亦凡到最近的王力宏,個個都是人設大翻車,從此跌落神壇。YouTuber圈又以因拍攝韓國真人實境戀愛而爆火的宋智雅為首,前陣子被發現其穿著、配飾皆有部分假貨,與「白富美」人設不符,遭韓網抵制,刪光社群。

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